Background
Burgess, Wayne Thomas was born on February 16, 1942 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas Wilson and Louise Margaret (Gentemann) Burgess.
Carbon and graphite company executive
Burgess, Wayne Thomas was born on February 16, 1942 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas Wilson and Louise Margaret (Gentemann) Burgess.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1964; Master of Business Administration, Northwestern University, 1968.
Strategic planner, Ford Mtor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1976-1978; pricing manager, Ford Mtor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1978-1980; assistant contractor Airco division, BOC Group, Montvale, Michael Jackson, 1980-1982; vice president, general manager, Airco Carbon division, St. Mary's, Pennsylvania, 1982-1986; executive vice president, general manager, Pure Carbon Corporation, St. Mary's, 1987; executive vice president, Great Lakes Carbon Corporation, Briarcliff Manor, New York, since 1987.
Board of directors Elkem (sheltered workshop), St. Mary's, 1981-1986, Andrew Kaul Memorial Hospital, St. Mary's, 1981-1986. With United States Army Reserve, 1964-1970. Member Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Judith LynoreGottschalk. Children: Jeanine, Bonnie, Heather.