Thomas James Lyons

Background

Lyons, Thomas James was born on October 4, 1928 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of John Michael and Margaret Kathleen (Hanrahan) Lyons.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Santa Clara, 1950.

Career

Trainee J.C. Penney Company, Inc., San Jose, California, 1950—1952, store manager Vallejo, 1960—1961, director public affairs New York City, 1978—1979, vice president, director special business operations, 1979—1983, executive vice president Office of chairman, from 1983. President J.C. Penney S.P.A., Milan, 1970—1973, director international development, 1973—1976, director domestic and international development, 1976—1978. Member advisory board Center for Public and Corporation Affairs, Drew University, from 1982, New York University Institute Retail Management, from 1983, University Santa Clara Retail Management Institute, from 1983.

Served with United States Army, 1950-1952.

Achievements

• Thomas James Lyons has been listed as a noteworthy retail company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of National Retail Merchants Association (international committee).

Connections

Married Mary Lou Pilakowski, 1950. Children: Kathleen, Pamela, Timothy, Mary Ellen, Erin, Kevin.

Father:

John Michael Lyons

Mother:

Margaret Kathleen (Hanrahan) Lyons

Spouse:

Mary Lou Pilakowski

child:

Pamela Lyons

child:

Timothy Lyons

child:

Mary Ellen Lyons

child:

Kathleen Lyons

child:

Kevin Lyons

child:

Erin Lyons