Background
Fitzpatrick, Thomas J. was born on January 7, 1949 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of Thomas James and Blanche Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick, Thomas J. was born on January 7, 1949 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of Thomas James and Blanche Fitzpatrick.
Bachelor of Science in Business, La Salle University, 1972. Master of Business Administration, La Salle University, 1981. Advanced Management Program, Harvard University, 1985.
Staff accountant UniRoyal, Inc., Waterbury, Connecticut, 1972-1974. Accountant First Pennsylvania Corporation, Philadelphia, 1974-1978, assistant controller, 1974-1976. Controller Finance Services, 1978-1980.
Chief Financial Officer Manufacturers Hanover consumer Services, Huntingdon Valley, 1978—1983. President, chief operating officer Manufacturers Hanover Consumer Services, 1983—1988. President Commercial Credit Company, 1988—1989.
President, Chief Executive Officer, founder Equity One Inc., 1989—1998. Executive vice president SLM Corporation (Sallie Mae), Reston, Virginia, 1998—2000, president, chief marketing & administrative officer, 2000—2001, president, chief operating officer, 2001—2005, Chief Executive Officer, vice chairman, 2005—2007. Board directors BanPonce Finance Corporation, Master of Arts Bruder & Sons Inc.
Board trustees Manor Junior College.
Assistant coach Voorhees (New Jersey) Soccer Association, 1984-1985. Coach Voorhees Basketball Association, 1986. Board trustees Manor Junior College.
Member, Voorhees County Education and Recreation Program. Member American Finance Services Association, La Salle University Council of President's Associates, La Salle University Alumni Association (80's campaign. committee).
Married Joan Mancini Fitzpatrick, March 1, 1976. Children: T.J., Leah Joan, Brian.