James W. Thomas(II)
- Executive
As On-Air Host of WTLS Radio's Talk Show "Tell It Like It Is", Thomas
spearheads the day-to-day operations of both brands and has strategic
oversight of production, development, programming, program planning,
marketing, research, digital and communications. Under his leadership
as President of JWT Media for the past year, the talk show has become a
Top Ten show in the Montgomery Market and maintains the most upscale,
engaged and educated audience in the market. In addition to his talk
show Thomas also serves as Senior Account Executive for WCOV TV-Fox 20.
Thomas began his broadcasting career at CBS Radio WWJ-AM in Detroit as
an Account Executive and a part-time political analyst in 2001. In 2008
Mr. Thomas joined Radio One's WCHB-AM staff as a Senior Account
Executive and Executive Producer of the "Reed Report". Throughout his
career in local broadcasting, Mr. Thomas has played an active role in
many civic and industry organizations. This includes volunteer service
as a board member of the National Association of Multiple Sclerosis.,
as an advisory board member of the Auburn University Education
Commission. In addition Mr. Thomas served on the board of the Asian
Pacific American Chamber of Commerce and Detroit Economic Club. While
in Detroit, he received various honors for his organizational
leadership and community service, including the Men of Distinction
Award from the Crain's Business Journal. Who's Who in Black Detroit;
Houston & Alabama. Mr. Thomas is a magna cum laude graduate of
University of Maryland, with a dual major in Business Management and
Criminal Justice.