Imperial Potentate

The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc.

48th Imperial Potentate

Dr. Corey H. Thomas, #103

Dr. Corey H. Thomas is a leader in his own right, shaped by a family committed to serving their neighbors, community, organizations, state, and country.

“My values were shaped and instilled in me by my mother and grandparents,” says Thomas. “They taught me that service, education, and a concern for the betterment of your fellow man is the perfect compass for your journey through life.”


Biography

Dr. Corey H. Thomas, of Atlanta, GA, was elected in August 2010 as a member of the Board of Directors for the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North and South America and its Jurisdictions, Inc. He was elected Imperial Potentate, part of the 12-member body that helps govern the fraternal organization, in August of 2026

Fraternal Organizations

  • Shaaban Temple No. 103, Montgomery, AL – Past Potentate
  • Stillman Lodge No. 490, Tuscaloosa, AL – Past Master
  • Prince Hall Consistory No. 19, Montgomery, AL – Past Commander-in-Chief
  • Alpha Chapter (HRAM) No. 26, Montgomery, AL
  • Garfield Richardson Council (R&SM) No. 3, Montgomery, AL
  • E.J. Fluker Commandery (KT) No. 16, Montgomery, AL
  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Life Member
  • Doctorate of Business Administration, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
  • United States Air Force (Retired)

Professional

Dr. Thomas is a solutions-oriented leader with over 20 years of direct experience in Information Systems Management, Cyber Operations Management, and Cyber Investigations. Accomplished in risk assessments, he has experience in the design/implementation of security policies to mitigate/avoid internal risks and external threats; aligning people, processes, and technologies and establishing performance standards, cost, and quality controls to ensure operational efficiencies/productivity and financial health. Dr. Thomas is a leader who creates empowering environments and galvanizes teams across all operations divisions. In addition, Dr. Thomas is an Associate Professor of Business at the University of Arizona Global Campus. He has 10+ years of experience teaching adult learners Business Management and Information Technology courses.