Thomas L. Daniels

Thomas L. Daniels (c. 1893-1977) was an American businessman and diplomat. He served as the chairman of Archer Daniels Midland.

Thomas L. Daniels
Bornc. 1893
Piqua, Ohio, U.S.
Died1977
St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma materYale University
OccupationBusinessman, diplomat
Known forchairman of Archer Daniels Midland
Spouse(s)Tune Herrmann Drumheller
Children2 sons, 1 daughter
Parent(s)John W. Daniels

Early life

Thomas L. Daniels was born circa 1893 in Piqua, Ohio.[1][2] His father, John W. Daniels, was the co-founder of Archer Daniels Midland.

Daniels graduated from Yale University in 1914.[1]

Career

Daniels began his career at his family business, Archer Daniels Midland, in 1914.[2]

Daniels joined the United States Foreign Service in 1921.[1] 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."[1] 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."[1]

Daniels served as the president of Archer Daniels Midland from 1947 to 1958 and as its chairman from 1958 to 1964.[1]

Personal life and death

Daniels married Tune Herrmann Drumheller.[1] They had two sons and a daughter.[1] They resided at 7 Heather Place in St. Paul, Minnesota[2] and in Gem Lake, Minnesota.[3] He was the captain of the Twin Cities Blues, a polo team.[3] He was the chairman of the Minneapolis Institute of Art from 1961 to 1963, and he served on the board of the Minnesota Orchestra.[2]

Daniels died in 1977.[1] His funeral was held at the Church of St. John the Evangelist in St. Paul, Minnesota.[2]

References
  1. "Thomas L. Daniels Is Dead at 84; Ex‐Head of Archer‐Daniels‐Midland". The New York Times. May 26, 1977. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  2. "Services Set for Wednesday for Thomas L. Daniels". Star Tribune. Minneapolis, Minnesota. May 24, 1977. Retrieved March 21, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Thomas L. Daniels To Be Host To Polo Team". The Minneapolis Star. July 26, 1934. p. 9. Retrieved March 21, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.


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