Background
Thomas, Louis Godfrey Lee was born on January 26, 1896 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Richard H. and Lucille A. (Rousseau) Thomas.
Thomas, Louis Godfrey Lee was born on January 26, 1896 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Richard H. and Lucille A. (Rousseau) Thomas.
Bachelor of Science, Lewis Institute, 1918. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1920. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Hahnemann Medical College, 1972.
Honorary Doctor of Laws, Ursinus College, 1981.
With, DeLaval Steam Turbine Company, 1920-1921; engineer, Economy Pumps, Inc., 1921-1940; executive vice president, Economy Pumps, Inc., 1941-1948; chairman, Science & Mechanics Public Company, 1940-1951; vice president, Liberty Planers, Inc., 1940-1948; president, Liberty Planers, Inc., 1948-1951; president, Smith & Mills Shapers, 1940-1951; president, Hamilton-Thomas Corporation, 1948-1962; president, C.H. Wheeler Manufacturing Company, 1950-1962; president, Klipfel Valves, Inc., 1950-1962; president, Griscom-Russell Company, 1959-1962; chairman, Smart-Turner Machine Limited company, 1949-1962. Director Fischer and Porter Company.
Trustee Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital, 1957-1970, Eastern Psychiatric Institute Mercy Douglas Hospital, 1965-1970, American Onconologic Hospital, 1965-1968. Executive development committee Villanova University, 1955-1963. Member advisory committee to dean College Engineering, University Cincinnati, 1958-1963.
Board directors Magee Memorial Hospital for Convalescents, 1965-1970, Ursinus College, since 1976. Served with United States of America, 1917-1919. Member Institute Mechanical Engineers London, Society Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, American Legion, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society Naval Engineers, Hydraulic Institute (president 1955), Metal Manufacturers Association (vice president 1959) Clubs: Merion Golf, Union League (Philadelphia).
Moorings Golf, Moorings Country, Collier Athletic (Naples, Florida).
Married Florence Louise Sammons, September 19, 1952.