Thomas Hale Pendleton

Background

Pendleton, Thomas Hale was born on June 26, 1936 in Princeton, West Virginia, United States. Son of Roscoe Hale and Ruth (Oney) Pendleton.

Education

Bachelor, West Virginia University, 1957; Bachelor of Science in Economics, West Virginia University, 1959; Master of Arts in Economics, George Washington University, 1960.

Career

Assistant professor economics, Concord College, Athens, West Virginia, 1960-1966; economics analyst, Pittsburgh National Bank, 1966; economist, USDA Forest Svc., Princeton, West Virginia, 1967; senior economist, USDA Forest Svc., Princeton, West Virginia, 1968-1976; assistant professor economics, Western Carolina U., Cullowhee, North Carolina, 1968; chief planner, State West Virginia, Charleston, 1976-1981; director administration Governor' General’ s Office, State West Virginia, Charleston, 1981-1991; director administration, West Virginia Department Commerce, Charleston, 1991-1994; chief administrative officer, West Virginia Development Office, Charleston, since 1994.

Achievements

• Thomas Hale Pendleton has been listed as a noteworthy state official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mayor, Town of Athens, 1973-1974. Member West Virginia Planning Association (president 1980-1981).

Connections

Married Carol Sadowsky, October 22, 1961 (deceased October 1966). Married Carol Ann McPherson, February 14, 1975.

Father:

Roscoe Hale Pendleton

Mother:

Ruth (Oney) Pendleton

Spouse:

Carol Sadowsky

Spouse:

Carol Ann McPherson