With us it’s a family affair, and we take pride in our accomplishments.

Owners/Founders

JOHN J. THOMAS

John J. Thomas, Jr, CLVS, Court Reporter and Certified Legal Video Specialist, was born and raised in Duluth, MN, and attended Northern Technical School of Business in Minneapolis, MN, until 1975 when he moved to Omaha. Business owner and inspiration to us all, John also has experience working as an official court reporter in the Nebraska Separate Juvenile and District Courts. You will also find John organizing the Omaha Lung Association Corporate Cup (since 1982), at a high school or college hockey game, fishing, or just out for a Saturday morning bike ride.   

GRETCHEN THOMAS

Gretchen Thomas, RPR, Registered Professional Reporter, and CRR Certified Realtime Reporter, was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, raised in Central Wisconsin, and attended Northern Technical School of Business in Minneapolis, MN, where she and John met. Gretchen has been an official court reporter at the Sarpy County Courthouse since 1978 in addition to duties at Thomas & Thomas. “I have always loved my job as a court reporter and love sharing that enthusiasm with others.” Gretchen has been active in the Nebraska Court Reporters Association, the National Court Reporters Association, a race-day volunteer for the Omaha Lung Association Corporate Cup, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, swimming, fishing, or just out for a Saturday morning walk.