GRANTS PASS, OR, April 21, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Thomas G. Paterson, Author and Retired Chief Executive Officer from Paterson & Company, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of business development.

An expert in strategic planning, Mr. Paterson has an extensive background of 50 years of professional experience. During his tenure as the CEO of Paterson & Company, he was responsible for managing business operations and consulting. Prior to founding Paterson & Company, he served as the deputy planning head of Radio Corporation of America (RCA) in 1966 and was promoted to the head of Corporate Systems Development. Mr. Paterson implemented the information communication system in Walt Disney World, which was of the most advanced technology other than that used by the Department of Defense. His company funded the Space Mountain attraction at Walt Disney World. In recognition of his accomplishments, he was awarded with the Ronald Wilson Reagan Eternal Flame of Freedom Commemorative Medallion and a gold medal from the American Biographical Institute. He looks forward to inclusion in Cambridge Publishing's Top 101 Industry Experts book. Selected from more than 250,000 executives, professionals and entrepreneurs, these exemplary leaders stay at the top of their fields by possessing unique experience and wisdom, all the while exhibiting innovation in their work.

Mr. Paterson is the author of the book entitled "Living the Life You Were Meant to Live," published by Thomas Nelson, Inc. His latest book "Deeper, Richer, Fuller" will be published by Simon & Schuster in 2009. Mr. Paterson received his Master's Degree in Business Management from Pepperdine University in 1977 and his Bachelor of Science in Management Science from Boston University in 1947. He is an honorary consultant for the People's Republic of China and established The Tom and Ginny Paterson Foundation, which focuses on helping children in need.

About Cambridge Who's Who
Cambridge Who's Who is an exclusive membership organization that recognizes and empowers executives, professionals and entrepreneurs throughout the world. From healthcare to law, engineering to finance, manufacturing to education, every major industry is represented by its 300,000 active members.

Cambridge Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third party endorsement of their accomplishments and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, Cambridge Who's Who offers an online networking platform where members can establish new business relationships and achieve career advancement within their company, industry or profession.

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