Background
Thom, Michael Andrew was born on January 20, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert William and Dorothy Helen Thom.
Thom, Michael Andrew was born on January 20, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert William and Dorothy Helen Thom.
Bachelor, University of Illinois, 1975.
Research analyst, Illinois State Comptroller, Springfield, 1977-1979; senior research associate, The Civic Federation, Chicago, 1980-1986; government affairs director, Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry, 1986-1987; executive director, Greater Chicago Recycling Industry Council, 1987-1988; consultant, Chicago Recycling Works, Inc., 1988-1989; public affairs director, Building Owners and Management Association, Chicago, since 1988. Board directors University of Illinois Alumni Association-College Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Member St. Cornelius Education Commission, Chicago, 1990-1993, president, 1991-1992. Member Cook County Clerk Blue Ribbon Advisory Panel, Chicago, 1990, Governor's Day Care Task Force, Chicago, 1986-1987. Trustee Homewood (Illinois) Public Library.
District, 1987-1989. Member Government Finance Officers Association, Governmental Research Association, Chicago Municipal Analysts Society (director 1987-1988), Chicago Area Public Affairs Group.
Married Claire Marie Sylwestrak, December 18, 1976. Children: Meghann Kathleen, Erin Christine, Daniel Adam, Elizabeth Claire.