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Education and biography
Charles H. Thomas, III Chief Sustainability Officer
Education
- Graduated from Hampton University with a degree in Food and Nutritional Science/Pre-Med.
- Obtained multiple certifications in Environmental Health Sciences.
Professional experience
Charles H. Thomas III brings extensive experience in environmental health, safety compliance, and facilities oversight. As an Environmental Health Specialist, he conducts inspections across high-security facilities, ensuring compliance in food safety, sanitation, and public health standards.
A Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian, Charles provides HBCUlift with expert insight into facility safety, operational risk, and regulatory compliance—helping institutions maintain safe, high-performing environments. He ensures that campuses are safe, compliant, and operating at a high standard—bringing a level of scrutiny and expertise that most institutions simply do not have access to. Beyond his professional work, he has served as a volunteer football coach for over 20 years, contributing to multiple state championship programs, and remains actively engaged in community and civic leadership.
A Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian, Charles provides HBCUlift with expert insight into facility safety, operational risk, and regulatory compliance—helping institutions maintain safe, high-performing environments. He ensures that campuses are safe, compliant, and operating at a high standard—bringing a level of scrutiny and expertise that most institutions simply do not have access to. Beyond his professional work, he has served as a volunteer football coach for over 20 years, contributing to multiple state championship programs, and remains actively engaged in community and civic leadership.