Background
Lind, Thomas Otto was born on April 24, 1937 in New Orleans. Son of Henry Carl Lind and Elinor (Rooney) Messersmith.
Barge transportation company executive
Lind, Thomas Otto was born on April 24, 1937 in New Orleans. Son of Henry Carl Lind and Elinor (Rooney) Messersmith.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Tulane University, 1959; Bachelor of Laws, Tulane University, 1965.
Associate, Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere and Denegre, New Orleans, 1965-1966; vice president, secretary, counsel, Ingram Corporation, New Orleans, 1966-1984; vice president, Gulf Fleet Marine Corporation, New Orleans, 1984-1985; vice president, regulatory counsel, secretary and assistant treasurer, New Orleans Public Svc., Inc. and Louisiana Power and Light Company, 1985-1992; regional counsel for Louisiana, Entergy Superior vena cava syndrome, Inc., 1993-1994; risk manager, secretary, Canal Barge Company, Incorporated, New York Orleans, 1994-1997; general counsel, Canal Barge Company, Incorporated, New York Orleans, since 1997.
Trustee Metairie Park Country Day School, 1991-1995. Member board governors Trinity School, New Orleans, 1982-1985. Vestryman Trinity Church, New Orleans, 1987-1991.
Active Family of Community and Utility Supporters, New Orleans, 1987-1994. Board directors Greater New Orleans (Louisiana) Council Navy League United States, since 2004. Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1959-1962.
Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1962-1979. Member American Bar Association (house of deals 1996-1997), Federal Energy Bar Association (board directors New Orleans chapter 1988-1992, president 1992), Louisiana Bar Association (board directors corporation law section 1973-1975), Louisiana Association Waterway Operators and Shipyards (board directors since 1999, secretary 2007-2009, chair 09-), New Orleans Bar Association (board director 1989-1997, Second vice president 1989-1990, secretary 1992-1993, 1st vice president 1993-1994, president-elect 1994-1995, president 1995-1996, board directors New Orleans Pro Bono project 1994-1996), Association Corporation Counsel (board directors Louisiana chapter since 2006, vice president since 2009), Louisiana Organization for Judicial Excellence (board directors, secretary 1998-2000, vice president 2000-2008), Judicial Excellence Foundation (board directors, since 2000), New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club (president 1986-1988).
Married Eugenia Niehaus, June 8, 1963. Children: Elinor Ashley, Elizabeth Kelly.