Schmidt Family Foundation Schmidt Family Foundation The Schmidt Family Foundation is a private foundation created in 2006 by Eric Schmidt, the Executive Chairman of Google, and his wife Wendy Schmidt, to address issues pertaining to sustainability and the responsible use of natural resources. The foundation was established in 2006 by Eric and Wendy Schmidt, with assets valued at $82 million. As of December 31, 2011, the foundation’s assets were valued at $178 million, which included $30.7 million in Google Class A stock. The foundation is focused on the application of new knowledge and innovation and advancement original research in science, energy, and biosphere
Thomas Holmes (executive) Thomas Holmes (executive) Thomas Holmes is an American executive. Holmes was born in Wilmington, Massachusetts, where his father, John Thomas Holmes, was chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Holmes' father died when Thomas was 10 years old. Holmes graduated from Wilmington High School in 1941. Holmes served as a naval pilot in the Pacific Theatre in World War II. He then attended the University of Missouri–Rolla (UMR) with the help of the G.I. Bill. He majored in mining engineering. He went on to work for Ingersoll Rand for 30 years, eventually becoming CEO in 1980, stepping down in 1988. In