Background
Thompson, Beverley Venable was born on December 2, 1919 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of Beverley Venable and Anna Mae (Armstrong) Thompson.
Thompson, Beverley Venable was born on December 2, 1919 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of Beverley Venable and Anna Mae (Armstrong) Thompson.
Graduate, Woodberry Forest School, 1937. Student, University Virginia, 1938. Student, Texas Christian University, 1940.
Doctor of Laws, Northwood Institute, 1972. Doctor of Laws, Oklahoma Christian College, 1974.
With Texas Steel Company, Fort Worth, 1940-1982, vice president, 1952-1965, president, 1965-1975, chairman board, 1972-1982, director, 1952-1982. President, general manager Texas Educational Association, since 1965. President Texas Bureau for Economic Understanding, since 1986, member board directors.
Board directors United States Industrial Council, since 1972, member executive committee, 1981. Served to captain United States Army Air Force, 1941-1946. Member Steel Founders Society of America (director 1958-1960), National Association of Manufacturers (director 1967-1973, 76-79, regional vice president 1968-1971).
Newcomen Society Texas Manufacturers Association (director 1974-1976), Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Clubs: Rivercrest Country, Ridglea Country (Fort Worth).
Married Betty Jo Copeland, December 29, 1959. Children: Beverley Venable III, Melissa Margaret.