Thomas L. Daniels | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 4, 1892 Piqua, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | May 1977 St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, diplomat |
| Known for | chairman of Archer Daniels Midland |
| Spouse | June Herrmann Drumheller |
| Children | 2 sons, 1 daughter |
| Parent | John W. Daniels |
Thomas L. Daniels (July 4, 1892 - May 1977)[1] was an American businessman and diplomat. He served as the chairman of Archer Daniels Midland.
Early life
Thomas L. Daniels was born in 1892 in Piqua, Ohio.[2][3] His father, John W. Daniels, was the co-founder of Archer Daniels Midland.
Daniels graduated from Yale University in 1914.[2]
Career
Daniels began his career at his family business, Archer Daniels Midland, in 1914.[3]
Daniels joined the United States Foreign Service in 1921.[2] He "was assigned to the American delegation to the Disarmament Conference in Washington, and later to the American embassies in Brussels, Rio de Janeiro and Rome."[2] During World War II, he was "chief in the chemical division of the War Production Board and later as head of the Food Requirements Committee of the War Food Administration."[2]
Daniels served as the president of Archer Daniels Midland from 1947 to 1958 and as its chairman from 1958 to 1964.[2]
Personal life and death
Daniels married Francis Hancock. They had three sons Forest, John and David and a adopted daughter, Carol. John H. Daniels became President and CEO of ADM in 1962. The family resided at 7 Heather Place in St. Paul, Minnesota[3] and in Gem Lake, Minnesota.[4] He was the captain of the Twin Cities Blues, a polo team.[4] He was the chairman of the Minneapolis Institute of Art from 1961 to 1963, and he served on the board of the Minnesota Orchestra.[3]
Daniels died in 1977.[2] His funeral was held at the Church of St. John the Evangelist in St. Paul, Minnesota.[3]
References
- ↑ "Thomas Daniels". Retrieved December 25, 2020.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Thomas L. Daniels Is Dead at 84; Ex‐Head of Archer‐Daniels‐Midland". The New York Times. May 26, 1977. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Services Set for Wednesday for Thomas L. Daniels". Star Tribune. Minneapolis, Minnesota. May 24, 1977. Retrieved March 21, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Thomas L. Daniels To Be Host To Polo Team". The Minneapolis Star. July 26, 1934. p. 9. Retrieved March 21, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.