Thomas Carter Norton

Background

Norton, Thomas Carter was born on March 1, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph Dole and Virginia (Carter) Norton.

Education

Student, Albion College, 1966-1967; Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1970; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1972.

Career

Technician, reporter, WCIA-television, Champaign, Illinois, 1968-1974; press assistant, Burditt United States Senate, Chicago, 1974; reporter, WMAQ-television, Chicago, 1975; scheduling director, Thompson for Governor, Chicago, 1976; political education coordinator, American Medical Association, Chicago, 1976-1979; assistant director civic information, Pfizer, Inc., New York City, 1979-1990; vice president public policy and government relations, Searle, Skokie, Illinois, since 1979.

Membership

Coach Youth Soccer, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, 1985-1991. Pack leader Cub Scouts American, Glen Ellyn, 1987-1992. Member finance committee American Council Young Political Leaders, Washington, 1990-1992.

Member Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Association (chairman state section since 1992), Chicago Area Public Affairs Group.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, bicycling, skiing, tennis.

Connections

Married Deborah Burditt, November 30, 1974. Children: Brian, Peter, Andrew, Michael.

Father:

Joseph Dole Norton

Mother:

Virginia (Carter) Norton

Spouse:

Deborah Burditt

child:

Michael Norton

child:

Peter Norton

child:

Brian Norton

child:

Andrew Norton