Background
Olin, Thomas Franklin was born on April 24, 1928 in Minneapolis. Son of Merton Franklin and Ann Sylvia Roring.
Olin, Thomas Franklin was born on April 24, 1928 in Minneapolis. Son of Merton Franklin and Ann Sylvia Roring.
Bachelor in Economics, University Mich, 1952.
General contracting, F.J. Skidmore & Son, Battle Creek, Michigan, 1953-1964; with home design and construction, Olin Construction Company, Battle Creek, 1959-1964; general manager, Archway Cookies, Inc., Ashland, Ohio., 1964-1971; national vice-president and regional manager, Archway Cookies, Inc., Ashland, Ohio., 1971-1983; Chairman, Board Of Directors and co-chief Executive officer, Archway Cookies, Inc., Battle Creek, since 1983. Board directors Michigan National Bank, Kalamazoo. Board of trustees Ashland (Ohio) College.
President American Cancer Society, Battle Creek, 1958-1964. Trustee Ashland Public Library., 1970-1977. Chairman School Survey "Task Force," Ashland, 1971.
Major United States Army, 1946-1947, active in the United States Intelligence during Korean War. Member Manufacturers Council, Young Men's Business Club Ashland, University Club Ashland, Battle CreekCountry Club, Rotary, Mason.
Married Gloria Joan Skidmore, September 20, 1952. Children: Susan Lee, Deborah Lynn, Thomas Franklin Junior, Rebeccah Anne.