Background
Archer, Thomas P. was born on March 1, 1885 in Centerburg, Ohio, United States. Son of William G. and Jennie (Porter) Archer.
director General vice president
Archer, Thomas P. was born on March 1, 1885 in Centerburg, Ohio, United States. Son of William G. and Jennie (Porter) Archer.
Began as reporter, 1903. With J. V. Pilcher Manufacturing Company, Louisville, Kentucky, and Windsor, Ontario, 1906-1917. Became pressroom foreman Ternstedt Manufacturing Company (later division of General Motors Corporation), 1919.
General manager Ternstedt Manufacturing Division, 1926-1929, director operations Fisher Body Division, 1929-1943, vice president General Motors Corporation, 1943, general manager Fisher Division, 1944-1946, group executive since 1946.
General manager Ternstedt Mfg. General Motors Corporation, 1943, general manager Fisher Division, 1944-1946, group exec.
Served United States Naval Air Service, 1917-1919. Member of the board regents General Motors Institute. Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Bloomfield Hills Country, Recess (Detroit), Country.
Married Frances Buell, June 30, 1933.