Background

Clarke, Thomas James was born on March 27, 1948 in Pittsburgh. Son of George Dawson and Florence Ethel (Hartman) Clarke.

Education

Student, University Florida, 1970. Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, University Center Florida, 1976.

Career

Sales representative Moore Business Systems, Orlando, Florida, 1971-1974. Staff accountant Osburn, Henning & Company, 1974-1976. Senior auditor Arthur Andersen & Company, Atlanta, 1976-1980.

Group controller Continental Telecom, 1980-1985. Vice president finance Quadram Corporation, Norcross, Georgia, 1985-1986. Senior vice president, chief finance officer Days Inns Corporation, Atlanta, since 1986.

Achievements

• Thomas James Clarke has been listed as a noteworthy hotel industry executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Co-president Knight Elementary Parent-Teachers Association, Lilburn, Georgia, 1984-1985. Board directors Northeast Georgia district Boy Scouts American, Lawrenceville, since 1984. Chairman finance committee St. John Neumann Church, Lilburn, 1984.

Member American Institute Certified Public Accountant's (Elijah Watt Sells award 1976), Georgia Society Certified Public Accountant's (Gold Key award 1976), American Management Association, Finance Executives Institute Clubs: Hannary Swim and Racquet (Lilburn) (vice president 1984-1985).

Interests

• Running, bicycling, skiing, reading.

Connections

Married Anne Roberts, June 13, 1970. Children: Brian, Allison.