Tom Simmons Whitehead

Background

Whitehead, Tom Simmons was born on July 18, 1928 in Midland, Texas, United States. Son of Tom Simmons and Edythe (Kerley) Whitehead.

Education

BJ, University Texas, 1949.

Career

Reporter, copy editor, Austin (Texas) American Statesman, 1949-1951; editor, Brenham (Texas) Banner Press, 1953-1962; president, general manager, Stations KTTX-FM/KWHI-AM, Brenham, 1962-1988; president, chief Executive officer, Stations KTTX/KWHI-FM, Brenham, since 1988; president, general manager, television Cable of Brenham, 1970-1987.

Achievements

• Tom Simmons Whitehead has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcast executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Director Brenham Industrial Foundation, 1985-1992, president, 1991. Chairman of the Board First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1983-1984. With United States Army, 1951-1953.

Member National Cable television Association (director) independent operators board 1982-1987), Texas Association Broadcasters (president 1972, Pioneer Broadcaster of Year award 1987), Texas Cable television Association (president 1986, immediate past president 1986-1987), American Legion (commander Post #48 1955), Lions (president Brenham club 1965).

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, golf.

Connections

Married Bonnie Dee Thomas, May 23, 1953. Children: Tom Dee, Mark Kerley, Robert Clyde.

Father:

Tom Simmons Whitehead

Mother:

Edythe (Kerley) Whitehead

Spouse:

Bonnie Dee Thomas

child:

Tom Dee Whitehead

child:

Robert Clyde Whitehead

child:

Mark Kerley Whitehead