Thomas Clark Dowden

Background

Dowden, Thomas Clark was born on May 6, 1935 in Ridgetop, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Robert and Anna Mary (Hunter) Dowden.

Education

Bachelor in Journalism, University Georgia, 1962. Master of Arts in Political Science, University Georgia, 1963.

Career

Account executive Corinthian Broadcasting, Houston, 1963-1965. Vice president, secretary Cox Cable Communications, Atlanta, 1965-1976. Owner, Chief Executive Officer Dowden Communications, since 1977.

Member board directors Georgia Department Industry, Trade and Tourism, 1994-1997. Board directors, chairman George Foster Peabody Radio-television-Cable awards, 1991-1993.

Achievements

• Thomas Clark Dowden has been listed as a noteworthy Telecommunication executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Organizer Cable television's Role in 1976 Presidential Election, Atlanta, 1975-1976. Trustee University Georgia, 1998-2004. Member Wade Hampton Golf Club (Cashiers, North Carolina), Royal St. George's Golf Club (Sandwich, Kent, England), Royal County Down Golf Club (Newcastle, Northern Ireland), United States Senior Golf Association.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, photography, traveling.

Connections

Married Wendy Ellen Vereen, January 27, 1962. Children: Anna V. Dowden Tschetter, Constance H. Cobbs, John T.

Father:

James Robert Dowden

Mother:

Anna Mary (Hunter) Dowden

Spouse:

Wendy Ellen Vereen

child:

John T. Dowden

child:

Constance H. Cobbs Dowden

child:

Anna V. Dowden Tschetter Dowden