Background
Scharffenberger, George Thomas was born on May 22, 1919 in Hollis, New York, United States. Son of George L. and Martha L. (Watson) Scharffenberger.
diversified industry executive
Scharffenberger, George Thomas was born on May 22, 1919 in Hollis, New York, United States. Son of George L. and Martha L. (Watson) Scharffenberger.
Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1940; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), University Southern California, 1984; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Georgetown University, 1987.
With, Arthur Andersen & Company, 1940-1943; with, ITT (subsidiary's and divisions), 1943-1959; vice president, Litton Industries, Inc., 1959-1966; chairman, chief Executive officer, director, City Investing Company. New York City, 1966-1985; chairman, AmBase Corporation, since 1984. Board directors Northrop Corporation, The Earle M. Jorgensen Company, Rockefeller Group, Inc.
Trustee University of Southern California. Board directors Georgetown University, Academy Political Science With Army of the United States, World World War World War II. Member California Club, Regency Club, (Los Angeles), Brook Club, River Club, Down Town Association.
Married Marion Agnes Nelson, July 17, 1948. Children: Ann Marie, George Thomas, John Edward, Thomas James, James Nelson, Joan Ellen.