Background
Semrod, T. Joseph was born on December 13, 1936 in Oklahoma City. Son of L.J. and Theda Jo (Hummel) Semrod.
Semrod, T. Joseph was born on December 13, 1936 in Oklahoma City. Son of L.J. and Theda Jo (Hummel) Semrod.
Bachelor in Political Science, University Oklahoma, 1958. Bachelor of Laws, University Oklahoma, 1963.
With, Liberty National Bank, Oklahoma City, 1963-1981; vice president, Liberty National Bank, 1967-1969; senior vice president, Liberty National Bank, 1969-1971; executive vice president, Liberty National Bank, 1971-1973; president, Liberty National Bank, 1973-1981; president, Liberty National Corporation, Oklahoma City, 1976-1981; Chairman of the Board, president, Chief Executive Officer, United Jersey Banks (now UJB Finance Corporation), Princeton, New Jersey, 1981-1996; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Summit bank corporation (merged with UJB Finance Corporation), Princeton, since 1996; chairman, board directors, Chief Executive Officer, Summit Bank, Princeton, New Jersey, since 1981. Board directors International Finance Conference, chairman, 1994.
Trustee, member Executive Committee National Urban League, 1963-1995. Member board advisors Outward Bound, Inc., since 1984, Indiana College Fund New Jersey, 1986-1990. Commissioner Citizens Commision on Aids, 1988-1990.
Chairman of the Board regents Stonier Graduate Sch.Banking, Rutgers University, 1983. Member New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, 1985-1987. Chairman The Partnership for New Jersey, 1989-1990, trustee.
Member New Jersey Committee-United States Savings Bonds committee. Chairman banking industry United States Savings Bonds campaign, 1992-1993. First lieutenant United States Army, 1958-1960.
Member American Bankers Association, New Jersey Bankers Association, New Jersey Bar Association, Oklahoma BarAssn., Bankers Roundtable (board directors 1995-1997), Regional Plan Association (board directors 1989-1991), Youn President Organisation, American Running and Fitness Association (board directors 1983-1986), New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (board directors, vice chairman, co-chair prosperity New Jersey since 1998), Drumthwacket Foundation (chairman 1990-1994), Bedens Brook Club (Skillman, New Jersey), River Club (New York City), Metedeconk Club (Jackson, New Jersey), Coral Beach Club (Bermuda), Nassau Club, Tournament Players Club, Adirondack League Club (Old Forge, New York), The Port Royal Club(Naples, Florida).
Married Janice Lee Wood, June 1, 1968 (divorced 1988). Children: Ronald, Catherine, Christopher, Elizabeth. Married Jaye Patricia Hewitt, May 27, 1989.
1 child, Kelsey.