Background
Jobson, Thomas Wootten was born on February 26, 1925 in Montvale, New Jersey, United States. Son of C. Drew and Margaret Alice (Wemple) Jobson.
Jobson, Thomas Wootten was born on February 26, 1925 in Montvale, New Jersey, United States. Son of C. Drew and Margaret Alice (Wemple) Jobson.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Michigan State University, 1949.
Reporter Westwood News, 1950-1951. Editor Lakewood Daily Times, New Jersey, 1951-1952. Reporter Asbury Park Press, Toms River, 1952—1957, bureau chief Asbury Park, 1957—1958, copy editor, 1958—1959, night editor, 1959—1961, managing editor, 1961—1987.
Adjunct professor Monmouth College, West Long Branch, New Jersey, 1962-1987.
Member New Jersey Press Association (chairman news editorial committee 1970-1971), New Jersey Association Press Managing Editors (president 1965), Associated Press Managing Editors (committee chairman 1981-1985), American Society News Editors, Sigma Delta Chi Clubs: Beachwood Yacht (commodore 1961-1962), Toms River Yacht (board governors). Miles River Yacht (St. Michaels, Maryland).
Married Helyn Louise Burrows, June 12, 1949 (deceased February 2007). Children: Gary Alan, James Drew, Ginger.