Published: 08-23-07
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry appointed Thomas Whaylen of Wichita Falls to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission for a term to expire Feb. 1 2013. The commission advises the governor and legislature on defense-related issues prepares an annual report for state leaders and helps base commanders prepare for the next round of base realignment evaluations.
Whaylen is president and CEO of Sheppard Military Affairs Committee. He is past president of the Air Force Association - Donnelly Chapter West Central Texas Career Consortium and Red River Career Consortium. Additionally Whaylen is past chairman of the State Employee Charitable Campaign of North Texas and six Combined Federal Campaign efforts. He served in the United States Air Force and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and master’s degree from Southwest Texas State University.
