Jamie Thomas was born on October 11,1974 and is an American professional skateboarder and skateboard industry entrepreneur.
20 Facts About Jamie Thomas
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Jamie Thomas grew up in Dothan, Alabama, but spent time as a child in Atlanta, Georgia and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida for his father's work as a nuclear engineer.
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Jamie Thomas started skateboarding in Palm Beach Gardens at the age of eleven.
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In 1991, Jamie Thomas won a skateboarding competition in Panama City, Florida.
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In 1992, Jamie Thomas left Alabama and relocated to San Francisco, California in order to pursue a career in professional skateboarding.
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Jamie Thomas turned pro for a short lived brand called Experience.
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Jamie Thomas went on to ride for San Diego-based Invisible Skateboards.
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Jamie Thomas filmed and directed two Toy Machine videos, the second one being Welcome to Hell, one of the most influential skate videos of the 1990s.
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Jamie Thomas is sponsored by Zero skateboards, STRAYE footwear, Thunder trucks, Spitfire wheels, Bones Swiss, Mob Grip, olloclip, Active Ride Shop, and Official headwear.
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In 1996, Jamie Thomas started Zero Skateboards through skateboard distributor Tum Yeto.
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In 2003, Jamie Thomas started the skate footwear brand Fallen Footwear.
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Jamie Thomas further explained that the Zero employees will remain independent and will focus on "the team, marketing and creative aspects" of the brand.
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Jamie Thomas explained in a June 24,2014 interview with the Active brand's online media channel that core skateboard brands will need to remain authentic to survive in the marketplace.
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Jamie Thomas revealed that he continues to enjoy the process of working in collaboration with sponsors and companies on projects, and recommended skateboarding projects to the audience for motivational benefits.
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In 2017, Jamie Thomas announced on Instagram that he would be joining a new footwear brand called STRAYE footwear, alongside Chad Muska and Antwuan Dixon.
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Jamie Thomas announced on April 24,2019, that he sold his collectible skateboard business, Garage Days Collection, to a collector.
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Jamie Thomas is married to Joanne and they have three children, born in 2003,2006 and 2008.
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Jamie Thomas is a Christian, with several board graphics that feature Christian imagery and scripture.
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Jamie Thomas has explained that his nickname, "The Chief", was started by professional skateboarders Elissa Steamer, Erik Ellington and Jim Greco.
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In January 2000, Jamie Thomas appeared with Ed Templeton in a print ad for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine to promote vegetarianism.