History
Long-Time residents of the Big Island, Greg and Debby Thomas were blessed in marriage on October 25th, 2008 in Kealakekua and reside up mauka in Keauhou. They have been a part of the Kailua-Kona community for decades and together they share a deep respect and love for the land, culture, and people of the Big Island. They have witnessed the growth of Kona and reminisce fondly of Old Kona before the Big Island’s Tranquil Nights were shattered by the invasive Coqui Frog. Driven by a desire to preserve and protect the Big Island, they sought out a remedy to sustainably protect their property without damaging and polluting the island’s beautiful ecosystem. Tranquil Nights uses a Non-Toxic, Eco-friendly method that is water-soluble and gentle on the unique flora and fauna of our beloved island. Anecdotally we have heard this method is highly offensive to Coqui Frogs.
Our Team
co-Owner
Gregory Thomas
Born and raised in California. He moved to Oregon in his teens and graduated from Sherwood High School in 1969. Following graduation, Greg enlisted in the United States Army in 1970. After completing basic training, Greg was stationed at Fort Wainwright in Alaska and was assigned as the personal chauffeur to Lieutenant Colonel Garcia. In addition to owning and operating small businesses, Greg’s passion is to assist United States Military Veterans in all of their medical and administrative challenges.
Service & Employment
United States Army
Spec 4,1970
Earth Contact Specialists
Owner, 1980-Present
Activities & Affiliations
Wounded Warrior Foundation, Kailua-Kona
Operating Engineers of Alaska Local 302, Member
Alaska Teamsters Union Local 959, Retired
co-Owner
Deborah L. Thomas
A native of Northern California, Deborah pursued her education as an adult while raising two children. She began her collegiate journey at a small community college in San Francisco’s East Bay and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Saint Mary’s College of California in 1998. Deborah then went on to attain a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Samuel Merritt College in Oakland, CA. Between being a Mother and College, she was also co-owner of Davey Construction, specializing in Custom Homes, Additions & Remodels. She currently practices physical therapy here in Kailua-Kona as well as Fairbanks, Alaska.
Education
Samuel Merritt College
Masters Degree, Physical Therapy, 2000
St. Mary’s College of California
B.S., Double Major, Kinesiology & Psychology Magna Cum Laude, 1998
Activities & Affiliations
Debby’s Freedom Through Movement, Owner
Licensed Physical Therapist, Hawaii, Alaska, California
Business Networkers International, Kona Krew Chapter, Member