COMMUNITY & CULTURE
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TOM AND CAROL
VOSS
Power Couple
and Philanthropists
Former Ameren CEO Thomas R. Voss is excited about the
next phase of his life.
Tom began his career at Union Electric (now Ameren),
right after graduating with an engineering degree from
University of Missouri - Rolla. He worked his way to
the top before retiring last July after 45 years with the
company. Tom is still involved in the utility industry as the
new chairman of the board and consultant for Oakland,
California-based Smar t Wires. He continues his civic
work and serves on the board of the Muny and Dance St.
Louis, and will soon be chairman of the board of Grand
Center, Inc.
Both Tom and Carol enjoy their philanthropic work to help
make St. Louis a better place for everyone. “We do things
together. If you see either one of us, you will almost always
see the other one. We’ve been married for 45 years, and
have three children and four grandchildren, but we were
best friends before we got married, and I think that’s what
it takes. We’ve just enjoyed being with each other” Tom
said. “Carol flies free with me whenever I travel because
I have earned ‘companion pass status’ with one of the
airlines. She is always there with me.”
Tom and Carol live next door to their daughter and enjoy
seeing their grandchildren every day. They also love to
spend time in Florida where they have a home by the beach.
GAZELLE WEST