Background
Ryan, Thomas J. was born on September 10, 1945 in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph H. and Mary (Murphy) Ryan.
Ryan, Thomas J. was born on September 10, 1945 in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph H. and Mary (Murphy) Ryan.
St. Lawrence University (Bachelor of Arts, 1968). Suffolk University (Juris Doctor, with honors, 1974). New York University (Master of Laws in Trade Regulation.
Harvard Business School (PMD, 1982). Member, Editorial Board, Suffolk University Law Review, 1973-1974. Attorney, General Foods Corporation, 1974-1977.
Counsel, General Foods Corporation, 1977-1983.
Sales representative General Foods Corporation, New Haven, 1969—1971. Attorney White Plains, New York, 1974—1976, senior attorney, 1976—1977, counsel, 1977—1980, senior counsel, 1980—1983. Director legal services Oscar Mayer Foods Corporation, Madison, Wisconsin, 1983—1984, vice president, general counsel, secretary, 1984—1994.
Vice president, general counsel Pillsbury Brands, Minneapolis, since 1994. Board directors Oscar Mayer Foundation, Madison, 1984—1986. Member allocations committee Dane County United Way, 1984—1988, co-chair, 1987—1988, board directors, 1991—1994.
Chairman legal committee Pet Food Institute, 1978—1980, American Meat Institute, 1987—1990. Trustee law alumni Suffolk University, 1982—1985. Alumni representative, admissions office St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York, since 1983.
Vice president executive committee, board directors Madison Repertory Theatre, 1989—1994, president, 1993—1994. Board directors Red Cross Dane County, 1991—1994, Ronald McDonald House, 1992—1994, Children's Theatre Company Minneapolis, since 1994, Greater Minneapolis Red Cross, since 1995.
Member of American Bar Association (anti-trust and corporation sections, corporation counseling committee, Robinson-Patman committee), Wisconsin State Bar, American Corporation Counsel Association, Wayzata Country Club, Madison Club, Harvard Club New York City, Minneapolis Athletic Club, Sigma Chi (chapter trustee 1970-1983).
Married Margaret Atkins Ryan, June 21, 1969.