Background
Orth, Thomas M. was born on January 26, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Harry and Irma Orth.
Orth, Thomas M. was born on January 26, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Harry and Irma Orth.
Bachelor of Science, University Washington, 1950; postgraduate, South Texas Law School, 1950-1952; postgraduate, University of Southern California, 1959; postgraduate, Stanford University, 1969.
With, Kirby Forest Industries, Inc., Houston, 1950-1981; general manager, Kirby Forest Industries, Inc., 1962-1969; president, Kirby Forest Industries, Inc., 1970-1981; chief Executive officer, Santa Fe Energy Company, Houston, since 1981.
Served with United States Navy, World World War World War II. Member National Forest Products Association (president 1976-1977, Chairman of the Board 1978), Forest Industries Council (chairman 1980), American Petroleum Institute (Domestic Petroleum Council).
Married Jacqueline Ann Farrar, April 2, 1954. Children— Tam, Scott T., Karey, Kristi, Chad.