Third Generation...

​In 2001, Brian (left) and Tim (right) became the third generation owners. This picture was taken in front of the same section of the market as the picture above of Paul and Dorothy....this time with the new Ford delivery truck.​

Passing it on to the next generation...

​Brad Thoma took over ownership in 2023! As the fourth generation owner, Brad follows in the footsteps of his father, Brian Thoma; his grandfather, Paul Thoma Jr.; and great grandfather, Paul Thoma Sr. 

Brad has worked at the market for over 15 years and brings a range of experience with him in his new role as owner. As a kid, Brad began attending livestock auctions for the market with his dad which turned into him raising his own animals on the family farm. Brad’s knowledge in agriculture, business mindset and leadership skills shine light for a bright future at Thoma Meat Market. 

The above left photo is of Mr. Paul Thoma and his wife Dorothy, the first generation of Thoma Meats.  The photo to the right is in front of the first delivery truck - at the new building.  The building in the background of this picture is still the original building of what our store and butcher shop is today. We have added on a bit, but the original boards and memories are still here.​

​The photo to the left is from a local paper introducing Paul and Dorothy as the new butcher in town.  The building in this photo was located on Main Street Saxonburg for the first few years of business before we moved down the road to expand.

History of The Market

Meet Wayne and Junior...

​​Wayne (left) and Paul Jr. (right) are both of Paul's sons.  They took over the business and continued to run, operate, and help build what Thoma's is today.  In this photo, they are standing in the smoke house, which happens to be the same building that is across the street of the store building.  They have since retired, but you will still see them on the cutting floor or making deliveries!

Where it all began...