Background
Dillon, John Thomas was born on February 7, 1884 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Thomas and Catherine (Hanley) Dillon.
Dillon, John Thomas was born on February 7, 1884 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Thomas and Catherine (Hanley) Dillon.
Student in public schools of Erie and Titusville, Pennsylvania. Tutored in metallurgical, engineering, Buffalo, New York, 1902-1904.
Assistant foreman machine department Titusville Forge Company, general superintendent, later president, 1907-1917. General manager Titusville division Bethlehem Steel Company, 1917-1926. Vice president of Struthers Wells-Titusville Corporation (now Struthers Wells Corporation), Warren, Pennsylvania, 1928-1932, president 1932-1956.
Chairman of the board, since 1956.
President of the Titusville Iron Works Company, since 1932. Director Titusville Trust Company.
Member Pennsylvania State Chamber of Commerce (treasurer 1947-1948), Newcomen Society, Pennsylvania Society. Clubs: Engineers (New York City).
Married Kathryn Gibbs, February 7, 1906. Children: Katherine, Frances.