Background
Skinner, Thomas was born on August 17, 1934 in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. Son of Clarence F. and Frances D. Skinner.
Broadcasting and film executive
Skinner, Thomas was born on August 17, 1934 in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. Son of Clarence F. and Frances D. Skinner.
Bachelor of Science, State University of New York, Fredonia, 1956. Master of Arts, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1962.
Instructor speech University Michigan, 1960. Associate professor, executive producer department broadcasting San Diego State University, 1961-1966. Assistant manager Station WITF-television, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 1966-1970.
Vice president Station WQED-television, Pittsburgh, 1970-1972. Executive vice president, chief operating officer quod erat demonstrandum Communications Inc. (WQED-television, WQED-FM, Pittsburgh magazine, WQEX-television), 1972-1993.
Founder, president, executive producer Windrush Associates, 1993—2008. Vice president Programming Resolution Productions, Burlington, Vermont, 1996—2008. Managing director Inland Seas Education Association, 2000—2008.
Executive producer Free to Choose Media, 2004—2008.
Married Elizabeth Burroughs, June 22, 1957. Children: Kristin Jon, Karin Anne, Erik Lloyd.