Background
VanArsdel, Thomas Paul was born on July 7, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Campbell and Mabel Elizabeth VanArsdel.
VanArsdel, Thomas Paul was born on July 7, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Campbell and Mabel Elizabeth VanArsdel.
Bachelor of Science in Science, Purdue University, 1948. Degree in Electrical Engineering, United States Army, 1944. Juris Doctor cum laude, Bernadean University, 1983.
Chief structural engineer Fanning and Howey, Celina, Ohio, 1968-1974. Director pipeline safety division Public Service Commission State of Indiana, Indianapolis, 1976-1987. Engineer Rundell-Ernstberger, Muncie, Indiana, 1987-1997.
Architect City of Fortville, 1997. Private practice architect, engineer Fortville, from 1997. Patentee in field; expert witness in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, 1987-1999.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute of Architects, National Society Professional Engineers, Building Officials Code Administrators International, Indianapolis Scientific and Engineering Foundation (chairman of operations committee), New York Academy of Sciences, Indianapolis Scientech. Club, Scottish Rite Mason, Murat Shrine.
Married Carolyn Jean Beall. Children: Thomas II, Peter Roland, Carolyn Sue, Richard, Kathryn Jean (deceased).