Background
Shumaker, Thomas Paine was born on October 4, 1918 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Harry Adam and Mary Margaret (Walsh) Shumaker.
Shumaker, Thomas Paine was born on October 4, 1918 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Harry Adam and Mary Margaret (Walsh) Shumaker.
Bachelor of Science, University Alabama, 1942.
With Reichhold Chemis, Inc., from 1946. Laboratory technical, pilot plant operator, product development, assistant plant superintendent, technical service director, division sales manager, vice president sales Reichhold Chemis, Inc. (Southern division), 1946-1964, vice president, general manager, 1964-1971, regional manager, 1971-1975, senior vice president, 1972-1975, executive vice president, from 1975, also director.
Director Alabama Great Southern Railway, Reichhold Energy Corporation.
Chairman Tuscaloosa Public Library Board, since 1967. Co-chairman Council Environmental Quality, since 1969. Board directors Warrio-Tombigbee River Development Association Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946, Reserve, 1946-1971.
Member American Chemical Society, Area Chamber of Commerce.
Married Mildred Julia Smith, March 15, 1946. Children– Karl Thomas, Laurie Ellen Shumaker Berry, Lewis Adam.