Background
Walker, Tom P. was born on April 22, 1891 in Passaic, New Jersey, United States. Son of Thomas Francis and Frances (Lumpp) Walker.
Walker, Tom P. was born on April 22, 1891 in Passaic, New Jersey, United States. Son of Thomas Francis and Frances (Lumpp) Walker.
Bachelor of Science, University Nevada, 1915.
Meter reader, 1910; superintendent Haverhill (Massachusetts) Gas Light Company, 1919-1922, manager, 1922-1923. Manager Baton Rouge Electric Company, 1923-1925, El Paso (Texas) Electric Company, 1925-1927. Vice president Virginia Electric & Power Company, Richmond, 1927-1930.
President Gulf States Utilities Company, Beaumont, Texas, 1930-1942.
President Council Electric Operating Companies, 1942-1945. Vice president Irving Trust Company, 1945-1953.
President Transcontinental Gas Pipe Lincolnshire Corporation, 1953-1957, chairman since 1957. Officer 1st Division, United States Army, with Advertising Educational Foundation, 1917-1919.
Member Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Mason ( Knights Templar, Shriner). Clubs: University, Recess (New York City).
Married Ruth Ann Pyle, November 16, 1917. Children: Frances Elizabeth (Mistress West. B. Gaither), Ruth Ann (Mistress Miller F. Brown), Mary (Mistress J. F. Gammill).