Thomas Cass Ballenger

Background

Ballenger, Thomas Cass was born on December 6, 1926 in Hickory, North Carolina, United States. Son of Richard E. and Dorothy (Collins) Ballenger.

Education

Student, University North Carolina, 1944-1945; Bachelor, Amherst College, 1948.

Career

President, Plastic Packaging, Hickory, 1957-1986; Chairman of the Board, Plastic Packaging, Hickory, since 1986; president, Hickory Paper Box Company, 1961-1980; member, 100th-105th Congresses from 10th North Carolina district, since 1987. Member oversight & investigations, worker protections, international economics policy & trade and western hemisphere, education and workplace, international relations committees.

Achievements

• Thomas Cass Ballenger has been listed as a noteworthy Congressman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

County commissioner Catawba County, North Carolina, 1966-1974, chairman commission, 1970-1974. Member North Carolina House of Representatives, Raleigh, 1974-1976, North Carolina Senate, Raleigh, 1976-1986, United States Congress, 10th District, 1986. Member Hickory Chamber of Commerce.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, swimming.

Connections

Married Donna Davis, June 14, 1952. Children: Cindy Ballenger Brinkley, Melissa Ballenger Jordan, Dorothy Davis Weaver.

Father:

Richard E. Ballenger

Mother:

Dorothy (Collins) Ballenger

Spouse:

Donna Davis

child:

Cindy Ballenger Brinkley Ballenger

child:

Melissa Ballenger Jordan Ballenger

child:

Dorothy Davis Weaver Ballenger