Thomas Daffron is widely known for his multi-talented characters. He has served as a speechwriter, reporter, Chief of Staff to numerous Senators, and as a Lobbyist. As coming out from the family with a journalism background, he also served as a reporter at Miami Herald and Wilmington News Journal.
Thomas is married to the United States Senator for Maine, Susan Collins, since 2012.
Thomas Daffron Short Wiki
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Date Of Birth: 1949 Birthday: 23 January |
Nationality: American |
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Birth Place: New York |
Ethnicity: White |
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Age: 71-Year-Old |
Height: N/A |
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Education: Columbia University/ Brown University |
Net Worth: $119,994 to $450,000(of his wife, Susan Collins) |
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Occupation: Chief of Staff (senators), Lobbyist |
Partner(s): Susan Collins (m. 2012 to present) |
Once Susan Collins Was Hired By Thomas As Intern
Susan Collins, who is a current wife of Thomas Daffron, served as an intern for former Senator Bill Cohen. The couple first met in 1974, when Thomas hired her to the internship. Thomas was the Chief of Staff to Senators William Cohen, Fred Thompson, and Lisa Murkowski at the time.
Thomas admitted that somebody said that 'the best choice for marriage is the best friend.' Like the quote, his relationship with Susan ascended from the professional bond to friendship and eventually to a marital tie.
Thomas And His Second Wife Susan Collins Are Married Since 2012
Thomas, whose relationship with Susan peaked from friendship to a romantic bond, tied the nuptial knot with her on 11 August 2012 at Gray Memorial United Methodist Church in Caribou, Maine.
Thomas Daffron with his wife, Susan Collins during their wedding (©: Facebook/Susan Collins)
Rev. Dr. Thomas Bentum officiated their wedding ceremony in a small family occasion. Also, the former diplomat minster of the United States, Hilary Clinton, dropped a women-only dinner at her house for Collins.
However, it was not the first marriage for Thomas. He was previously married to a mysterious woman whose identity lies beyond the mystery. Thomas has yet to spoke about his first wife and the reason behind his marriages that ended in divorce.
Nevertheless, Thomas and Susan treasure a kind bond with immense support and understanding, not only in their personal life but also in professional experiences. Despite the married relationship of seven years, the couple has yet to welcome any children.
Thomas Daffron Career And Net Worth
Thomas Daffron started his career as a speechwriter for Senator Charles Percy in 1970. After serving for three years, he became the Chief of Staff for Senator William S. Cohen in 1973 and served for seventeen years until 1990.
Similarly, he was a Chief of Staff for Fred Thompson from 1994 to 1998 before he joined Elizabeth Dole for President in 1999. Moreover, his career as Chief of Staff traces his works with Senator Lisa Murkowski from 2005 to 2006.
From 2006 to 2016, he did a job as COO of Jefferson Consulting Group and joined the University of Maine as an Adjunct Faculty in 2016.
Besides that, he is a registered Lobbyist and does a few lobbying at Jefferson Consulting Group.
Despite the successful career, Thomas's net worth is far from the public eye. However, he enjoys a lavish life with his wife, Susan Collins, whose fortune ranges in between $119,994 to $450,000.
Bio, And Family Details Of Thomas Daffron
Thomas Daffron was born in 1949 in New York on the 23rd of January. He attended Columbia University from where he received a master's degree and holds an undergraduate degree from Brown University.
Thomas hails from a family with 'Journalism' background. He was born to his parents, late Katherine M. Daffron and late Thomas A. Daffron Jr., of Suffern, New York. His father, Thomas A Jr. was an assistant news editor at The New York Times and the managing director of its International Edition in Paris (the 1960s). Similarly, he worked for the Washington Post and Chicago Sun-Times.
Thomas's dad retired from the publication in 1974. Later, he demised of kidney failure at the age of eighty-three.
Besides that, Thomas also has two sisters, with him, he grew up during his childhood.