Tom Prickett

Background

Prickett, Tom was born on May 23, 1921 in Mexia, Texas, United States. Son of Tom and Mary Catherine Prickett.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Texas Technology U., 1942; Master of Science, Texas A & M U., 1947; Doctor of Philosophy, Texas A & M U., 1950.

Career

Associate professor, Texas A & M University, College Station, 1946-1951; technical supervisor, Atlantic Refining Company, Dallas, 1951-1958; engineering manager, Collins Radio Company, Richardson, Texas, 1958-1971; director engineering, Forney Engineering Company, Addison, Texas, 1971-1975; system engineer, F & M Systems Company, Dallas, 1975; engineering manager, Rockwell International, Richardson, 1975-1984; private practice, Richardson, 1984-1987; systems engineer manager, Comsearch, Richardson, 1988-1991; construction engineering in private practice, since 1992.

Politics

A believer should support social climates, in which human communities are maintained and strengthened for the sake of all persons and their growth.

Views

Every individual should try to be open to others and willing to be changed. Therefore, community members should meet regularly in order to open their hearts, share their knowledge, thoughts and experience.

Membership

Lieutenant sergeant United States Navy, 1942-1945. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (life).

Interests

• Avocations: music, computers, traveling.

Connections

Married Frances Caroline John, July 15, 1945. Children: Tom III, Cathy Hill, Cindy.

Father:

Tom Prickett

Mother:

Mary Catherine Prickett

Spouse:

Frances Caroline John

child:

Cathy Hill Prickett

child:

Tom III Prickett

child:

Cindy Prickett