FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 19, 2011

For More Information, Please Contact Stephen Thomas, 512-963-3624.

THOMAS TO RUN FOR PEC BOARD

Former Cedar Park Council Member and State Government Executive
to Champion Fiscal Responsibility, Openness, and Accountability

(Cedar Park, TX) – Stephen Thomas announced his candidacy for election to the Board of Directors of the
Pedernales Electric Cooperative today. A San Antonio native and Central Texas resident for more than a decade,
Thomas was previously elected three times to serve on the Cedar Park City Council and had a twenty-five year
career in state government.

Thomas said, “I have experience representing neighbors and fellow citizens fairly. PEC needs experienced and
committed conservative leadership, now more than ever, representing members throughout the service area to
prevent it from being dominated by special interests. I’d like to put my years of managing complex organizations
and a proven fiscally disciplined approach to work for our members. ”

“I have heard from many fellow PEC members that enhanced fiscal responsibility and an effort to review and lower
rates should be undertaken by the board. I am committed to a top to bottom review of the PEC rate structure,”
Thomas added.

Thomas is seeking the District 3 Board position, but stressed that members from throughout the entire service area
may vote for him. Ballots will be mailed to PEC members May 4, after which time members may vote by mail,
online (www.pec.coop) through June 10 or in person at the Cooperative’s June 18 annual meeting, at which time
election winners will be announced.

Thomas retired from state government employment after 25 years serving at several state agencies in senior
management and executive positions including roles as chief administrative officer, chief financial officer, and chief
executive officer.

He served on the Cedar Park City Council from 2005 to 2009 and served as Mayor Pro-Tem in 2008. At Cedar
Park, Thomas was part of the governing body of one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. Thomas pursued
economic development improvements; transportation upgrades, and improved public works infrastructure, yet
implemented financial controls to curb expenses and reduce taxes. He believes that planning and stable leadership is
necessary for the success of any organization.

Thomas was appointed by the Lower Colorado River Authority Board to serve on the
Travis/Austin Regional Council in 2008 and 2009, representing Travis, Hays and Williamson
counties by providing input and discussing issues related to LCRA’s mission to provide
energy, water and community services and to help ensure protection of natural resources in
the Colorado River basin.

Thomas currently is a member of the Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce and is a graduate of
Leadership Cedar Park. He is vice chairman of the Cedar Park Planning and Zoning
Commission.

He currently serves as a vice president at a privately held dental health management

services company overseeing corporate administration and public affairs. Additionally, he is
an Adjunct Management Professor at Austin Community College.
A fourth generation Texan, Thomas grew up in San Antonio and for the last 12 years he has
resided in Cedar Park. Thomas has been married for 29 years and has two daughters, both
graduates of Cedar Park High School. His wife is a Registered Nurse and one daughter
attends the University of Texas at Austin and the other attends Texas A&M University in
College Station.

Thomas will be meeting with PEC members throughout the service territory in advance of
the new board election.

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CONTACT:
Stephen Tomas
sthomas101@austin.rr.com
(512) 936-3624