Thomas Cato Tillar

Background

Tillar, Thomas Cato was born on September 9, 1947 in Radford, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas Cato Senior and Ruth (Wiemer) Tillar.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1970; Master of Arts in Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1973; Doctor of Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1978.

Career

Program director, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, 1970-1973; coordinator student programs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, 1973-1974; graduate teaching assistant, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, 1974-1975; director alumni services, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, 1975-1978; director corporation foundn. progressive, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, 1978-1980; director annual giving, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, 1980-1990; director alumni relations, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, 1990-1995; vice president alumni relations, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, since 1996. Consultant Colorado State University, Fort Collins, 1982, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, 1983, Datatel Minicomputer Company, Alexandria Virginia, 1985-1986.

Achievements

• Thomas Cato Tillar has been listed as a noteworthy administrator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Montgomery Reg. Hospital, since 1998, Blacksburg Shelter Home. Member National Society Fund Raising Executives, Council Advancement and Support of Education, Alumni Association Executives (member county), Rotary (president 1990-1991), Pi Kappa Alpha (president, trustee education foundation, Memphis, 1991-1993).

Interests

• Avocations: running, golf, traveling.

Connections

Father:

Thomas Cato Senior Tillar

Mother:

Ruth (Wiemer) Tillar