Background
Jones, Norman Thomas was born on February 21, 1936 in Herrin, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas Henry and Mary Frances (Beckner) Jones.
agricultural products company executive
Jones, Norman Thomas was born on February 21, 1936 in Herrin, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas Henry and Mary Frances (Beckner) Jones.
Bachelor of Science in Commerce, University of Illinois, 1962.
Auditor, Peat Marwick and Mitchell, St. Louis, 1962-1963;
with management development, General Electric, Bloomington, Illinois, 1963-1964;
various management positions, GROWMARK Inc., Bloomington, 1964-1980;
executive director human resources, GROWMARK Inc., Bloomington, 1980-1984;
vice president corporation services, GROWMARK Inc., Bloomington, 1984-1986;
senior vice president finance, GROWMARK Inc., Bloomington, 1986-1987;
chief Executive officer, GROWMARK Inc., Bloomington, since 1987. Board directors ADM/Growmark Inc., Decatur, Illinois, National cooperative Refinery Association, McPherson, Kansas. Board directors, member Executive Committee National county Farmer Cooperatives, Washington, Mutual Superior vena cava syndrome Insurance, St. Paul.
Chairman CF Industries, Inc., Long Grove, Illinois.
Chairman board Police and Fire Commissioners, Bloomington, 1970-1992. Member, president District 87 School Board, Bloomington, 1974-1984. Member Illinois School Board Association, Springfield, 1979-1984.
Member business advisory council college commerce and business University Illinois, since 1994. Sergeant United States Army, 1955-1957. Member Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants, Illinois Business Roundtable, Exchange Club (president 1980-1981, distinguished service award 1980).
Married Nevelyn J. Childers, April 11, 1955. Children: David, Debra, Deanna.