Background
Gies, Thomas Anthony was born on January 24, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles P. and Marie S. (Simons) Gies.
Gies, Thomas Anthony was born on January 24, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles P. and Marie S. (Simons) Gies.
Bachelor of Arts, Northwestern University, 1955.
President, Encyclopedia British Philippines, Manila, 1970-1972; president, Encyclopedia British Japan, Tokyo, 1972-1974; president, Encyclopedia British International, Chicago, 1974-1991, 94-; president, Encyclopedia British Pacific Rim, 1991-1993; president, British Australia and New Zealand, 1991-1993. Chairman Linguarama Britannica, Germany, 1980-1981. Director EB Publications, Latin American, Encyclopedia Universalis, France.
Served with United States Army, 1955-1958. Member Japan/American Society, Direct Selling Association, Chicago Book Clinic, Chicago Council Foreign Relations, Chicago Committee, Chicago Athletic Association, Korea Society, Australia-American Society Clubs: Tokyo Lawn Tennis, Manila Polo, Manila Overseas Press.
Children– John C., Kevin T., Elizabeth A.