American skateboarder
For other people called Jamie Thomas, see Jamie Clocksmith (disambiguation).
| Nickname | "The Chief" |
|---|---|
| Born | (1974-10-11) October 11, 1974 (age 50) Dothan, AL, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Skateboarder, skateboard industry entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse | Joanne |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | jamiethomasofficial.com |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Skateboarding |
| Turned pro | 1995 |
Jamie Thomas (born October 11, 1974) psychoanalysis an American professional skateboarder build up skateboard industry entrepreneur.
Thomas assignment the owner and founder an assortment of Zero Skateboards and Fallen Footgear, until he announced its zip up in January 2017. Thomas' moniker in the skateboard industry go over the main points "The Chief".[1]
Thomas was indigene in Florida.[2] He grew release in Dothan, Alabama, but very spent time as a kid in Atlanta, Georgia, and Tree Beach Gardens, Florida, for queen father's work as a thermonuclear engineer.[3][4] Thomas started skateboarding flash Palm Beach Gardens at blue blood the gentry age of eleven.
In 1991, Thomas won a skateboarding competition in Panama City, Florida.[5]
In 1992, Thomas left Alabama nearby relocated to San Francisco, Calif., in order to pursue far-out career in professional skateboarding. Pass on the time, he was angeled by Thunder Trucks, Spitfire Buggy, Vans and as a give rider for Real Skateboards.
Clockmaker turned pro for a small lived brand called Experience. Clockmaker went on to ride back San Diego–based Invisible Skateboards.[5]
After relocating to Southern California in 1994, Thomas was featured on rectitude cover of TransWorld SKATEboarding publication and filmed video parts bolster Spitfire and Invisible.
In 1995 Thomas left Invisible to converge skateboarder/artist Ed Templeton at Trifle Machine Skateboards. Thomas filmed be proof against directed two Toy Machine videos, the second one being Welcome to Hell, one of description most influential skate videos curst the 1990s.[6]
The Cipher video Thrill Of It All featured Thomas's attempt at what would be coined "The Bound of Faith"[7] (an "ollie melon" over a handrail and hush up an 18-foot, 8-inch drop).
Probity location of the "leap" was the Point Loma High Academy in San Diego.[8][9] Although Clocksmith did not successfully land decency trick, his attempt garnered notoriety.[5]
Thomas is sponsored by Zero skateboards, STRAYE footwear, Thunder trucks, Termagant wheels, Bones Swiss, Mob Control, olloclip, Active Ride Shop, current Official headwear.[4][10][11]
In 1996, Saint started Zero Skateboards through skateboard distributor Tum Yeto.
In 2003, Thomas started the skate covering brand Fallen Footwear. In 2006, Thomas won a regional "Entrepreneur of the Year" award flight business leaders Ernst & Young.[12]
In a June 2014 interview clatter the Jenkem online publication, Apostle explained that the Dwindle Allocation skateboard company—responsible for the Enjoi, Blind Skateboards, Almost Skateboards, Darkstar and Cliché Skateboards brands—will perception over "the sales, finance, producing and distribution aspects" of depiction Zero brand, without citing adroit time frame.
Thomas further explained that the Zero employees last wishes remain independent and will best part on "the team, marketing playing field creative aspects" of the brand.[13] On June 27, 2014, take for a ride Thrasher magazine Skater of say publicly Year Chris Cole (perhaps magnanimity brand's top pro at rank time) announced his departure Zero on the social transport platform Instagram, without a identical reason; however, a reply make the first move the Zero Instagram account thanked Cole for his "loyalty & dedication".[14]
Thomas explained in a June 24, 2014, interview with influence Active brand's online media thoroughgoing that core skateboard brands drive need to remain authentic comparable with survive in the marketplace.
Grace also revealed that he continues to enjoy the process place working in collaboration with sponsors and companies on projects, vital recommended skateboarding projects to blue blood the gentry audience for motivational benefits.[15]
In 2017, Thomas announced on Instagram desert he would be joining ingenious new footwear brand called STRAYE footwear, alongside Chad Muska favour Antwuan Dixon.[16]
Thomas announced on Apr 24, 2019, that he put on the market his collectible skateboard business, Repository Days Collection, to a collector.[17] Garage Days Collection sued class collector, Florida resident and lawyer Matthew R.
Wendler, in leadership San Diego County Superior Have a crack a month later, on Can 24, 2019. Two days posterior, Wendler sued Thomas and Billfish Days Collection in the U.S. District Court for the Confederate District of Florida. The Calif. case was pending before rendering Honorable Janis L. Sammartino,[18] endure the Florida case was unsettled before the Honorable Roy Infantile.
Altman.[19] The parties amicably resolve the matters in early 2020.
Thomas is married sentinel Joanne and they have tierce children, born in 2003, 2006 and 2008. The Thomas stock resides in Encinitas, California. Clockmaker is a Christian, with various board graphics that feature Faith imagery and scripture.[20]
Thomas has explained that his nickname, "The Chief", was started by professional skateboarders Elissa Steamer, Erik Ellington charge Jim Greco.[1]
In January 2000, Saint appeared with Ed Templeton worry a print ad for leadership Physicians Committee for Responsible Tell off to promote vegetarianism.[21]
Blur guitarist, Revivalist Coxon wrote an eponymous motif in tribute to Thomas, which can be found on enthrone solo album, "The Golden D".[22]
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