Background
Gaffey, Thomas Michael was born on March 1, 1934 in Elmira, New York, United States. Son of Thomas Michael and Alice (Faul) Gaffey.
Gaffey, Thomas Michael was born on March 1, 1934 in Elmira, New York, United States. Son of Thomas Michael and Alice (Faul) Gaffey.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Syracuse (New York) U., 1956.
Auditor, consultant, Lybrand Ross Brothers & Montgomery (Certified Public Accountants), New York City, 1956, 58-64;
with, Liggett Group Inc., 1964-1983;
assistant controller, then controller, Liggett Group Inc., 1969-1976;
treasurer, Liggett Group Inc., Durham, North Carolina and Montvale, New Jersey, 1976-1980;
vice president, treasurer, Liggett Group Inc., 1980-1982;
senior vice president, chief finance officer, director, Liggett Group Inc., 1982-1983;
with, GrandMet United States of America, Inc. (formerly Liggett Group Inc.), 1983-1988;
senior vice president, chief finance officer, director, GrandMet United States of America, Inc. (formerly Liggett Group Inc.), 1983-1986;
executive vice president, GrandMet United States of America, Inc.
(formerly Liggett Group Inc.), 1987-1988;
retired, GrandMet United States of America, Inc. (formerly Liggett Group Inc.), 1988. Director Durham City board North Carolina National Bank, 1972-1976.
Member of advisory board Arkwright-Boston Insurance Company.
Member New York County Republican Committee, 1965-1967. Served with United States Army, 1956-1958. Member American Institute Certified Public Accountants, Finance Executives Institute (president North Carolina chapter 1977-1978, chairman admissions committee 1983-1985), New York State Society Certified Public Accountants.
Married Constance R. Watkins, May 23, 1964.