Background
Ayers, Thomas G. was born on February 16, 1915 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Jule C. and Camilla (Chalmers) Ayers.
Ayers, Thomas G. was born on February 16, 1915 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Jule C. and Camilla (Chalmers) Ayers.
Bachelor of Arts Michigan, 1937. Doctor of Laws, Elmhurst College, 1966.
Joined Public Service Company of Northern Illinois (formerly a div. of Commonwealth Edison) 1938, Manager of Industrial Relations 1948. Assistant Vice-President of Industrial Relations, Commonwealth Edison Company 1952, Vice-President 1953, Executive Vice-President 1962-1964, President 1964-1973, Director since 1965, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer 1973-1980, President 1973-1977. Director First National Bank of Chicago, General Dynamics Corporation, Zenith Radio Corporation.
Director and former President Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry. Chairman Breeder Reactor Corporation. Executive National Electric Reliability Council.
Director Edison Electric Institute. Trustee, North-western University. Honorary Doctor of Laws (Elmhurst College).
Chairman Dearborn Park Сorporation. Chairman Metropolitan Crusade of Mercy, 1969, Leadership Council for Metropolitan Open Communities. Chairman board trustee Northwestern University, Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Member Chicago Association Commerce and Industry (director, past president) Clubs: Chicago, Mid-Day, Commercial, Tavern (Chicago). Glen Oak Country; Pauma Valley Country (California).
Married Mary Andrew, November 25, 1938 (deceased). Children: Catherine Mary Ayers Allen, Thomas G., William Charles, Richard James, John Steven.