Background
Barnes, Thomas John was born on April 1, 1943 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of James and Adeline (Molenda) Barnes.
Barnes, Thomas John was born on April 1, 1943 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of James and Adeline (Molenda) Barnes.
Bachelor in Accounting, Michigan State University, 1965; Bachelor in Political Science, Michigan State University, 1966; Juris Doctor, Wayne State University, 1972.
Partner, Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett, Grand Rapids, since 1972. Arbitrator Michigan Employment Rels. Commission; speaker in field.
Member American Bar Association (national labor relations board practice and procedures committee), Michigan Bar Association (labor county, secretary, treasurer 1987-1988, chairman 1989-1990).
Married Lynn Marie Owens, August 19, 1967. Children: Nicolle, Cynthia.