Background
Leahy, Thomas Francis was born on June 30, 1937 in New York City.
Leahy, Thomas Francis was born on June 30, 1937 in New York City.
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Manhattan College, 1959. D. Commercial Science (honorary), St. John's University, Jamaica, New York, 1983.
With, Columbia Broadcasting System-television, New York City, since 1962; executive vice president, Columbia Broadcasting System/Broadcast Group, New York City, 1981-1986; president, Columbia Broadcasting System-television Network, New York City, 1987-1988; president, Marketing division Columbia Broadcasting System, New York City, 1988-1990; senior vice president, Columbia Broadcasting System Broadcast Group, New York City, 1990-1992; chairman, Network television Association, 1990-1992; president, Theatre Development Fund, since 1992.
Past member executive committee New York's Better Business Bureau. Past trustee Fordham Preparatory School, Stonehill College. Member Mayor's Mid-Twon Committee, Association for A Better New York.
Founding director Youth Suicide Atn. Center, Washington; past board directors, executive committee Just Say No International, Oakland, California. Past board directors Foundation Indiana Higher Education Inc., American Education Federation, Big Brothers New York, Red Cross of Greater New York, American Advertising Federation.
Past graduate director, member executive committee, member campaign reviews committee Advertising Council, Inc. Board directors Advertising Educational Foundation, Inc. Chairman Broadway Associate, New York City.
Past president International Council National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Member International Council National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (past president).
Married Patricia B. Flanagan, May 5, 1962. Children: Patricia Ann, Allison Marie, Thomas Francis, Kirsten Elizabeth, Caitlin Coxe.