Personal
Thomas moved back to Buffalo in 2007 with his wife, Patti and three daughters, Olivia, Angel, and Annika, and one son, Thurman III. He is the President and CEO of Thurman Thomas Sports Training in Elma, New York. His oldest daughter, Olivia, attends school at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
In 2008, Thomas acquired a share of the Rochester Raiders indoor football team, and will also be collaborating with the other Raiders owners to bring an af2 team to Buffalo in 2009. The ownership group is also said to be recruiting Jim Kelly as a part-owner of the Buffalo franchise.
In 2010, Thomas started his own energy company, the Thurman Thomas Global Energy Group.
In 2010, Thomas made phone calls in support of New York State Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino. Thomas, a registered Republican, has no stated desire to run for office himself, as he feels that such a move would prompt inquiries into his personal life that he feels are disrespectful.
In January 2012, Thomas launched Thurman Thomas Cigars, an online cigar retailer (in connection with StogieBoys.com).
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