Thomas P. Pike was born on August 12, 1909 in Los Angeles, California. He received an A.B. in economics from Stanford University in 1931. He served in the following capacities: Chairman of the Los Angeles County Republican Finance Committee, 1949 to 1952; Chairman of the California Republican State Finance Committee, 1942 to 1953; member of the Republican National Finance Committee, 1953; Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Supply and Logistics, 1953 to 1954; Assistant Secretary of Defense, 1954 to 1956; Special Assistant to President Eisenhower, 1956 and 1958; Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, 1957 to 1958; Chairman of the California Nixon for President, 1960; vice chairman of Los Angeles County Nixon Finance Committee, 1968; delegate to the Republican National Convention, 1968; and vice chairman for the California Committee to Reelect Richard M. Nixon, 1972. Pike worked for the Repub Supply Company, 1938 to 1938; served as president and founder of Thomas P. Pike Drilling Company, 1938 to 1953; chairman of the board and CEO of Pike Corporation of America, 1958 to 1965; and vice chairman of the board of Fluor Corporation.
From the description of Pike, Thomas P., 1909- (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10572940
