Thomas E. Bennett

Background

Bennett, Thomas E. was born on July 16, 1929 in New York City. Son of Robert Bennett and Ethma (Wood) Bridgetts.

Education

B. Marine Engineering, New York State Maritime Academy. Graduate advanced management program, Harvard University.

Career

Executive vice president, Ingersoll-Rand Corporation, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, 1974-1992; president, Torrington Company, Connecticut, 1981-1991; president, Chief Executive Officer, Ingersoll-Dresser Pump Company, Liberty Corner, New Jersey, since 1992.

Achievements

• Thomas E. Bennett has been listed as a noteworthy machinery company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Connecticut Public Expenditures Council, Hartford, 1983-1988. Member Connecticut Business and Industry Association (board directors 1984-1988), Anti-FrictionBearing Manufacturers Association (Chairman, Board Of Directors 1985-1987), N.W. Connecticut Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1981-1983), Ridgewood Country Club.

Connections

Married Joan Anne McCarthy, June 27, 1951. Children– Thomas E., Cynthia, Peter.

Father:

Robert Bennett Bridgetts

Mother:

Ethma (Wood) Bridgetts

Spouse:

Joan Anne McCarthy

child:

Peter Bennett

child:

Cynthia Bennett

child:

Thomas E. Bennett