Background
Towle, Thomas Joseph was born on February 1, 1932 in Newark.
industrial executive consultant
Towle, Thomas Joseph was born on February 1, 1932 in Newark.
Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Seton Hall University, 1954. Student, United States Army Aviation School, Fort Rucker, Alabama, 1957. Master of Science in Business Management, Louisiana State University, 1962.
Marketing training course, American Graduate University, Los Angeles, 1982.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1954, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel. Student United States Army Aviation School, Fort Rucker, Alabama, 1955-1957. Company Commander United States Army, Federal Republic of Germany, 1962-1965, chief aircraft armament officer Republic of Vietnam, 1966-1967.
Chief aircraft armament officer general staff Pentagon, Washington, 1969-1971. Battalion Commander 14th Trans BN Aircraft Maintenance & Supply Battalion, Republic of Vietnam, 1971-1972. Manager industrial training Army Material Command, Alexandria, Virginia, 1972-1975.
Retired United States Army, 1975. Manager international licensing operations Hughes Helicopter division Summa Corporation, Culver City, California, 1975-1978. Executive vice president Oilmaster Ltd., Costa Mesa, 1979-1981.
Marketing manager Dayton-Granger, Inc., 1981-1984, Keene Corporation, Amesbury, Massachusetts, 1984-1986. President Signi Systems Corporation, Reno, since 1986. Director Signi Earthquake Alarms Ltd.
Member Army Aviation Association American, American Helicopter Society, Helicopter Association International, Association Defense Preparedness, The Retired Officers Association, Association Old Crows, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Beta Gamma Sigma. Clubs: Pacific Yacht, Balloon (Newport Beach, California). Lodges: Elks.
Son of Henry Aloysius and Marie Fidele (McCartie) T. Married Norma Jean McVean, December 31, 1955 (divorced 1982). Children: Kathleen Alison, Leslie M., Alison Alaire.