Thomas William King

Background

King, Thomas William was born on January 27, 1931 in Huntington Beach, California, United States. Son of Frank Leroy and Hattie (Dyson) King.

Education

Student, Orange Coast College, 1949.

Career

With Alpha Beta Company, La Habra, California, 1950-1980, senior vice president operating services, 1973-1976, executive vice president, 1976-1980. President, chief executive officer Acme Markets, Inc., 1980-1986. President, chief operating officer American Stores Company, 1986-1987.

Chairman Alpha Beta Stores Inc., Irvine, California, since 1987.

Achievements

• Thomas William King has been listed as a noteworthy food chain executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Association Food Chains (past Chairman), Warehousing and Transportation Clinic, Western Association Food Chains (president) Clubs: Elks.

Connections

Married Betty June Mayberry, November 22, 1950. Children– Michael, Patrick.

Father:

Frank Leroy King

Mother:

Hattie (Dyson) King

Spouse:

Betty June Mayberry

child:

Patrick King

child:

Michael King