Larry E. Thomas: Leading with Integrity

Larry E. Thomas is the Founder and CEO of the Thomas Mentor Leadership Academy. His core values are loyalty, integrity, and accountability, which are evident throughout this conversation. Larry is a 2023 Regional graduate.

“My impact is loving, leading, guiding, and mentoring boys and young men ages 7 to 18 raised by a single parent or their grandparent(s). I also volunteer with my church and many organizations to impact my community.”

We invite you to continue reading and learn more about this month’s Fellow Spotlight, Larry Thomas.

What was the primary impact of the Regional program on your life?
I met many great and wonderful people doing amazing work to help others and their communities live better. That was the most impactful part of the program.

Did you make any meaningful connections during or after the program?Yes! I met many new friends and leaders from around the Triangle that I’m now collaborating with to positively impact our community.

How do you feel you make an impact in the community?
My impact is loving, leading, guiding, and mentoring boys and young men ages 7 to 18 who are being raised by a single parent or their grandparent(s). I also volunteer with my church and many organizations to impact my community.

If you could only read one book for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
The Bible. It guides my life.

What is one fun fact about yourself?
I have umpired AAU, High School Baseball, Girls’ High School, and Women’s College fastpitch softball.