Background
Monaghan, Thomas Stephen was born on March 25, 1937 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
Monaghan, Thomas Stephen was born on March 25, 1937 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
Student, Ferris State College. Student, University Michigan. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Cleary College, 1982.
Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Madonna College, 1983. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Eastern Michigan University, 1984. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Southern Florida University, 1985.
Partner Dominick's Pizza, Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1960-1965. President, chairman board, founder, Chief Executive Officer Domino's Pizza, Inc., Ann Arbor, 1960-1998. Retired, 1998; founder Ave Maria School Law, since 2000, Ave Maria University, Florida, since 2003.
Owner Detroit Tigers, 1983-1992. Served United States Marine Corps, 1956-1959.
Founder Mater Christi Foundation (now Ave Maria Foundation), since 1983. Board directors Cleary College, Ypsilanti, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, University Steubinville, Ohio, St. Joseph's Hospital Development Board, Ann Arbor. Member International Franchise Association (Entrepreneur of Year 1986), National Restaurant Association (Silver Plate award 1985), Michigan Restaurant Association, Ypsilanti Chamber of Commerce, University Michigan President's Club, Ann Arbor President's Association, Missionary Vehicle Association (board directors), American Institute of Architects (honorary), Michigan Society Architects (honorary).
Clubs: Barton Hills Country (Ann Arbor). Lodges: Knights of Columbus.
Married Marjorie Zybach, August 25, 1962. Children– Mary, Susan, Margaret, Barbara.