Background
Burke, Thomas John was born on January 23, 1947 in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John George and Rosella Sally (Vanderlois) Burke.
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Thomas John Burke
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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1970; Master of Business Administration, Fairleigh Dickinson U., 1979.
Career
Salesman, American Air Filter, Louisville, 1970-1972;
product manager, Polycon, Ramsey, New Jersey, 1972-1974;
sales engineer, Joy Manufacturing, New York City, 1974-1975;
senior sales engineer, Joy Manufacturing, Chicago, 1975-1988;
president, Burke Ventures Ltd./Burke Communication Systems, Oak Park, Illinois, since 1988;
publication, Node News, since 1996;
president, Phone Superior vena cava syndrome International, Chicago, since 1998. Jaycee trainer Life Dynamics, Chicago, 1983-1986. Lecturer Leadership Training, Chicago, 1983-1987.
Consultant Time Management, Chicago, 1983-1987. Co-owner Minou Cafe & Bakery, Oak Park, Illinois, 1986-1992.
Achievements
Membership
President Oak Park Austin Council for Community Rels., 1983-1987. Member education committee, public speaker Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, since 1986. Officer Oak Park Mall Merchants Association, 1988-1992.
Cub master Boy Scouts American, Oak Park, 1985-1989. Member Oak Park Chamber of Commerce (Athena judge Best Business Women of Year since 1988), Friends of Small Business, Entrepreneurial Council, Junior Chamber of Commerce (vice president 1983-1986, Oak Park Jaycee of Year 1983), TLC Book Club (co-counder).
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Married Barbara Jean Koth, June 13, 1970. Children: Bradley John, Michael James.
