Who’s
Who Publishing Company announced in April of 2003 that Sherma
Wise Thomas was named the Associate Publisher for its Who’s
Who In Black Indianapolis® publication.
Sherma Wise-Thomas is the CEO of the Media Wise
Communications Group, a multi-faceted organization engaged in
a variety of media related ventures. A broadcast journalist by
training and profession, this Chicago native has worked as an
on-air reporter and anchor for a number of media organizations
including WTLC Radio, WKYT-TV (CBS) in Lexington, Kentucky, WPDS-TV,
and WFYI-TV (PBS).
She has produced a number of television projects
and special events. Nationally, she has been the executive producer
of the National Association of Black Journalists' annual award
shows. Additionally, Wise created, produced and co-hosted a television
show starring NBA star Reggie Miller.
Her community service distinctions include being
the founder of the Lexington, Kentucky chapter of the Coalition
of 100 Black Women and being named a "Kentucky Colonel,"
the highest civilian honor that can be bestowed by the governor.
She is Vice-President Elect of the Junior League of Indianapolis
and is married to Indianapolis attorney Gregory L. Thomas.