Thomas Hayden Benson

Background

Benson, Thomas Hayden was born on August 18, 1945 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Jack Hayden and Jessie (May) Benson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Citadel, 1967. Master of Business Administration in Management and Finance, Georgia State University, 1974. Juris Doctor, Atlanta Law School, 1979.

Career

Various positions, Atlanta Gas Light Company, 1970-1982; vice president division manager, Atlanta Gas Light Company, Augusta, Georgia, 1982-1984; vice president division manager, Atlanta Gas Light Company, Atlanta, 1984-1985; vice president governmental and regulatory affairs, Atlanta Gas Light Company, Atlanta, 1985-1987; vice president engring and operations support, Atlanta Gas Light Company, Atlanta, since 1987.

Achievements

• Thomas Hayden Benson has been listed as a noteworthy utility company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors United Way CSRA, Augusta, 1982-1983, Augusta chapter American Red Cross, 1983. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army Reserve, 1967-1969. Member of the Chamber of Commerce Greater Augusta (director 1983), Georgia Society Professional Engineers, Leadership Georgia Foundation Lodges: Rotary.

Connections

Married Lynn Spencer Davis, June 30, 1973. 1 child, David Spencer.