Background
Tom, James Robert was born on April 21, 1939 in Odessa, Texas, United States. Son of George Ellison and Mattie Inez (Zimmerman) Tom.
Tom, James Robert was born on April 21, 1939 in Odessa, Texas, United States. Son of George Ellison and Mattie Inez (Zimmerman) Tom.
Student, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1957. Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Texas Technology University, 1961. Postgraduate, Colorado State University, 1961—1962.
Junior accountant, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company, Midland, Texas, 1965; assistant trust officer, 1st City National Bank, Midland, 1966-1967; senior accountant, Main Hurdman, Midland, 1967-1968; vice president, trust officer, 1st City National Bank, Midland, 1969-1972; president, Gibson Manufacturing Company, Midland, 1972-1973; executive vice president, Chief Executive Officer,, Teraco, Inc., Midland, 1974-1975; finance consultant,, Midland, 1975-1976; accountant, since 1976.
Board of directors American Heart Association, Midland, 1966, Arthritis Foundation, Midland, 1971-1972, 75, Midland County Livestock Association, Midland, 1966-1972, American Red Cross, Midland, 1970-1980, Boys Club, Midland, 1971-1972. First lieutenant United States Army, 1963-1965. Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Texas Society Certified Public Accountants, Permian Basin Certified Public Accountants.
Married Frances Kay Mackey, September 16, 1961. Children: Susan Kay, James Robert Junior, Emily Christian.