Thomas P. Gordon

Thomas Gordon
7th and 10th New Castle County Executive
In office
November 13, 2012 – January 3, 2017
Preceded byPaul Clark
Succeeded byMatt Meyer
In office
January 8, 1997 – January 4, 2005
Preceded byDennis Greenhouse
Succeeded byChris Coons
Personal details
Born (1952-09-10) September 10, 1952 (age 72)
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseSusan
Children3
Alma materWilmington University

Thomas P. Gordon is an American politician and former law enforcement officer. He served as chief of police for New Castle County, Delaware prior to being elected to county executive. He was defeated by Matt Meyer in 2016 during his bid for an unprecedented fourth term as county executive.