Thomas has served on the board of directors of the Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve since 2016. He has over 24 years of teaching experience as a professor of accounting and dean at multiple universities. In addition, Dr. Seiler has more than 13 years of accounting experience in public and corporate roles and over six years of law experience in commercial real estate, procurement, and retail banking. He has served on local, state, and national boards, including the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, The Institute of Internal Auditors, and the United Way of Franklin County, Ohio.