Background
Bennett, Thomas Jerman was born on April 25, 1940 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of Crane Delbert and Janie (Jerman) Bennett.
Bennett, Thomas Jerman was born on April 25, 1940 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of Crane Delbert and Janie (Jerman) Bennett.
AS, Long Beach City College, 1983. Bachelor of Science, University of California at Los Angeles, 1964. Master of Science, University Washington, 1967.
Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, Washington State University, 1988.
Registered profile engineer, Washington Research scientist Hanford Nuclear Project, Richland, Washington, 1964-1970. Pre-doctoral associate Washington State University, Pullman, 1970-1972. Instructor Big Bend College, Moses Lake, Washington, 1972-1979, professor computer science, 1982.
Senior engineer Boeing Company, Everett, Washington, 1979-1981.
Teacher college courses to gifted high school students, Washington, 1973-1979.
Vice chairman Democratic Central Committee, Grant County, Washington, 1983—1984, chairman, since 1984. Trustee Free Methodist Church, Moses Lake, 1975—1976. Member University of California at Los Angeles Rose Bowl Team, 1962.
Member of Faculty Association Big Bend College (president 1975-1976), Elks Club, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Carol Ann Gann, August 17, 1962 (divorced 1981). Married Mary Ann Padden, December 24, 1982. Children: David, Robert, Michelle, James.