“Tech Guru Turned Cultural  Ambassador”

Tom McTigue '55 was a force behind the dawn of digital computing in avionics. He didn’t want to come to SLUH, but credits his years here as one of the keys to his success. His professional travels turned him into a globe-trotting consultant on the importance of understanding other cultures. That, in turn, made him a world-class advocate for something he says anyone seeking success must learn to embrace: sales.