Background
Thomas, William Bruce was born on October 25, 1926 in Ripley, Michigan, United States. Son of William and Ethel (Collins) Thomas.
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Thomas, William Bruce was born on October 25, 1926 in Ripley, Michigan, United States. Son of William and Ethel (Collins) Thomas.
Bachelor magna cum laude, Western Michigan University, 1950. Juris Doctor with distinction, University Michigan, 1952. Postgraduate, Law School, New York University, 1953.
With, United States. Steel Tower Corporation (formerly United States Steel) and subsidiary, various locations, 1952-1991;
tax attorney, Oliver Iron Mining Division, Duluth, Minnesota, 1952-1953;
tax attorney, tax supervisor, comptroller, Orinoco Mining Company. New York City and Venezuela, 1953-1964;
director, vice president taxes, Orinoco Mining Company. New York City and Venezuela, 1967-1970;
vice president, assistant treasurer, Orinoco Mining Company.
New York City and Venezuela, 1970-1971;
vice president, treasurer, Orinoco Mining Company. New York City and Venezuela, 1971-1975;
executive vice president, Chief Financial Officer, director, United States. Steel Tower Corporation, Pittsburgh, 1975-1982;
vice chairman, Chief Financial Officer, director, United States.
Steel Tower Corporation, Pittsburgh, 1982-1991. Board directors Chase Manhattan Corporation and Chase Manhattan Bank.
Board of directors Duquesne U., Allegheny General Hospital. Trustee Kenyon College With United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945. Member American Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association, Finance Executives Institute, Order of Coif, DuquesneClub, Pittsburgh Club, Laurel Valley Golf Club, Rolling Rock Club, Allegheny Country Club, Sky Club, Links, Belleair Country Club, Phi Alpha Delta.
Married Phyllis Jeanne Smith, June 25, 1950. 1 son, Robert William.