Tom Werner

Thomas Charles "Tom" Werner (born April 12, 1950) is an American television producer, screenwriter, director and businessman. Via his investment in Fenway Sports Group (originally New England Sports Ventures), Tom serves as chairman of the Liverpool Football Club and the Boston Red Sox. 2Early life Werner was born to a Jewish family, in New York City, one of three children born to Elizabeth (née Grumbach) and Henry Werner. He has one sister, Patsy Werner Hanson, and one brother, Peter Werner. He was educated at St. Bernard's School in Manhattan, The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Connecticut, and earned an English degree from Harvard University. 2Television career In 1973, Werner entered television by working for ABC-TV. In 1975, he became the Director of East Coast Prime Time Development. Werner was promoted to senior vice president of the prime-time development department in 1979. While at ABC, Werner was involved in the development of Mork & Mindy, Bosom Buddies, Soap, and Taxi. Werner co-founded The Carsey-Werner Company with Marcy Carsey in 198