Background
Pownall, Thomas Gilmore was born on January 20, 1922 in Cumberland, Maryland, United States.
aerospace and technology manufacturing executive
Pownall, Thomas Gilmore was born on January 20, 1922 in Cumberland, Maryland, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1946.
With Martin Marietta Corporation, Bethesda, Maryland, 1963—1991, vice president aerospace, 1963-1969, president aerospace, 1969-1976, director, from 1971, corporation executive vice president, 1976-1977, corporation president, chief operating officer, 1977-1982, Chief Executive Officer, 1982—1987, chairman, 1983—1991. Director Sundstrand Corporation, The Mellon Stuart Company, Geico Corporation.
Served United States Navy.
Married Marilyn Cunnick, June 7, 1946. Children Suzi Locke, Fuzzy Billings.