Thomas Bernard Kirkpatrick

Background

Kirkpatrick, Thomas Bernard was born on December 3, 1942 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas Bernard Senior and Joy (Leonard) Kirkpatrick.

Education

Bachelor with honors, University of Illinois, 1964; Juris Doctor, University of Illinois, 1966; Master of Laws, Northwestern University, 1970.

Career

Legal advisor, St. Louis Police Department, 1967-1968; attorney, advisor, National Institute Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Washington, 1969-1970; chief operations region 5, Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, Chicago, 1970-1972; fellow, Drug Abuse Council, Inc., Washington, 1973-1975; executive director, Illinois Dangerous Drugs Commission, Springfield, 1975-1984; director, Illinois Department Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, Springfield and Chicago, 1984; director, Illinois Department Public Health, Chicago and Springfield, 1984-1985; consultant on health care and criminal justice, Chicago and Washington, 1985-1986; president, chief Executive officer, Five Hospital Program and Foundation, Chicago, 1986-1995; president, Chicago Crime Commission, since 1995. Secretary National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse, Washington, 1983-1985.

Achievements

• Thomas Bernard Kirkpatrick has been listed as a reputable Lawyer, consultant, healthcare executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Big Brothers-Big Sisters American, 1977-1978, Legal Action Center, Inc., New York City, 1983-1987. Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, National Health Lawyers Association, Alcohol and DrugProblems Association, National Association State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Dirs. (pres.1983-1985), Rotary.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, mathematics, James Joyce.

Connections

Married Kay Kersch, June 28, 1975.

Father:

Thomas Bernard Senior Kirkpatrick

Mother:

Joy (Leonard) Kirkpatrick

Spouse:

Kay Kersch