Background
Ritchie, Thomas Russell was born on May 17, 1946 in Jackson, Michigan, United States. Son of Wayne Harris and Dorothy Jean (Naylor) Ritchie.
Ritchie, Thomas Russell was born on May 17, 1946 in Jackson, Michigan, United States. Son of Wayne Harris and Dorothy Jean (Naylor) Ritchie.
Student, Grand Rapids Community College, Michigan, 1966. Student, Oakland Community College, 1966.
Engineman Grand Trunk Western R.R., Battle Creek, Michigan, 1966-1969. Manager Svedon House Restaurant, Grand Rapids, 1969-1970. Sales manager Landshire Food Systems, 1970-1974.
With sales and purchasing department Sysco Frost Pack Food Distributors, 1974-1976. With sales department Adair & Company, Brighton, Michigan, 1976-1979. Owner, salesperson Ritchie & Associates, Lowell, from 1980.
Teacher part-time Grand Rapids Junior College, since 1983.
Charter member Republican Presidential Task Force, Washington, since 1984. With United States National Guard, 1966-1972.
Married Terre Kay Dalby, September 24, 1966. Children: Matthew, Jonathan, Phillip, Leah.