Craig Dean Thompson

Background

Thompson, Craig Dean was born on August 1, 1956 in Estherville, Iowa, United States. Son of Maurice Ray and Dorothy Jean (Ross) Thompson.

Education

Bachelor, University of Minnesota, 1978.

Career

Assistant sports information director Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1978-1980. Director public relations and promotions Kansas City Kings, Missouri, 1980-1983. Director of communications Metro Conference, Atlanta, 1983-1987.

Commissioner American South Conference, New Orleans, 1987-1991, Sun Belt Conference, New Orleans, 1991-1998, Mountain West Conference, Colorado Springs, Colorado, since 1998. Member 1993 National Collegiate Athletic Association Final Four Executive Planning Committee, New Orleans.

Achievements

• Craig Dean Thompson has been listed as a noteworthy sports association executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Collegiate Commissioners Association (past vice president), National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Mens Basketball Committee.

Interests

• Coin collecting/numismatics.

Connections

Married Carla Kaye Nealy, July 30, 1983. Children: Theodore Edgar, Emma Beth.

Father:

Maurice Ray Thompson

Mother:

Dorothy Jean (Ross) Thompson

Spouse:

Carla Kaye Nealy

child:

Emma Beth Thompson

child:

Theodore Edgar Thompson