Charles Edward Thompson

Background

Thompson, Charles Edward was born on January 3, 1933 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Robert Henry and Nellie Agnes (Johns) Thompson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Tulane University, 1954. Graduate, Naval Flight and Training College, 1960. Graduate, Air War College, 1973.

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School, 1966. Master of Business Administration, Auburn University, 1973.

Career

Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1954, advanced through grades to colonel, 1976. Special assistant to assistant secretary Navy Research and Development, 1973—1976. Commanding officer Naval Air Rework Facility, Cherry Point, North Carolina, 1976—1979, Marine Aircraft Group 36, Okinawa, Japan, 1979—1980.

Battle staff Commander Atlantic Command, 1980—1981. Retired, 1981; production manager commercial division Sperry Flight Systems, Phoenix, 1981—1984. President Nehemiah Corporation, since 1985.

Director engineering and development Hydroil, Inc., since 1986, consultant aviation industry. Member advisory board Arizona Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program Inc. Speaker Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship International.

Achievements

• Charles Edward Thompson has been listed as a noteworthy aviation industry consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Assembly of God Church. Member of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate. Founder, chairman technical committee aerospace maintenance), Marine Corps Association, American Helicopter Society.

Connections

Married Beverly Ann Aughey, September 1, 1951. Children: Valerie Lynn Hall, Stephanie Lee Hanners.

Father:

Robert Henry Thompson

Mother:

Nellie Agnes (Johns) Thompson

Spouse:

Beverly Ann Aughey

child:

Valerie Lynn Hall Thompson

child:

Stephanie Lee Hanners Thompson