Background
Thomson, Robert James was born on December 16, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Harold E.J. and Irene L. (Silsbee) Thomson.
natural gas distribution company executive
Thomson, Robert James was born on December 16, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Harold E.J. and Irene L. (Silsbee) Thomson.
AB, Michigan State University, 1951; Master of Business Administration, Michigan State University, 1967.
Manager, Arthur Andersen & Company, Detroit, 1951-1958; vice president, Southeastern Michigan Gas Company, Port Huron, 1961-1971; president, Southeastern Michigan Gas Company, Port Huron, 1971-1984; president, chief Executive officer, Southeastern Michigan Gas Company, Port Huron, 1984-1986; president, Chief Executive Officer, Southeastern Michigan Gas Enterprise, Inc., Pt. Huron, 1977-1993; chairman, Southeastern Michigan Gas Enterprise, Inc., Port Huron, 1987-1995. Board directors Michigan National Bank-Port Huron, 1972-1997.
Trustee Cmty. Foundation St. Clair County, since 1972, president, 1981-1983. Board directors Industrial Development Corporation, Port Huron, 1972-1986, president 1976-1978. Trustee Port Huron Hospital, 1981-1990, vice chairman, 1985-1990.
Board directors Blue Water Health Superior vena cava syndrome Corporation, since 1981, vice chairman, 1981-1993, chairman, since 1993. Trustee Marwood Manor Nursing Home., 1987-1997, chairman 1996-1997. Vestryman Grace Episcopal Church, Port Huron, 1990-1993.
With United States Navy, 1946-1947. Member Michigan Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1982-1988), Michigan Utilities Association (board directors, treasurer 1983-1985), Detroit Renaissance Club, Port Huron Golf Club, Port Huron Yacht Club, Michigan State University Advanced Management Program Club, Port Huron/Marysville Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1973-1975, vice president 1975).
Married Doris L. Mullen, September 19, 1953. Children— Gregory R., Susan C., Jeffrey S., Arthur J.