Thomas Humphrey Roberts

Background

Roberts,, Thomas Humphrey was born on May 23, 1924 in DeKalb, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas Humphrey and Eleanor (Townsend) Roberts.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1949. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1955.

Career

With DeKalb AgResearch, Inc. (name changed to DeKalb Corporation), executive vice president, 1961-1962, president, 1961-1985, chairman board, 1967-1988, former chief executive officer, also director, chairman executive committee, since 1988. Director International Minerals & Chemical Corporation, Continental Illinois National Bank & Trust Company.

Membership

Board visitors Harvard University Business School. Trustee Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, other agencies Served with United States Army Air Force.

Connections

Married Nancy Jean Barker, March 12, 1974. Children by previous marriage: Thomas Humphrey III, Catherine Roberts Tosh, Susan Shawn, Michael Joseph.

Father:

Thomas Humphrey Roberts,

Mother:

Eleanor (Townsend) Roberts,

Spouse:

Nancy Jean Barker