Background
Thompson, Donald Edward was born on September 21, 1930 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of William Homer and Margaret (Casey) Thompson.
Thompson, Donald Edward was born on September 21, 1930 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of William Homer and Margaret (Casey) Thompson.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, 1953.
Engineer, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc., Springfield, Illinois, 1955-1969; chief engineer, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc., Springfield, Illinois, 1969-1980; president, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc., Springfield, Illinois, since 1980; Chairman of the Board, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc., Springfield, Illinois, since 1985.
Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers (president Illinois 1966-1967, special recognition award 1967), American Consultant Engineers Council (president 1973-1974). Member National Society of Professional Engineers, American Public Works Association, Society of America Military Engineers, Consultant Engineers Council Illinois (president 1973-1974), Illinois C. of Chamber (board directors 1988-1990).
Married Doris Joan Schwendeman, November 8, 1958. Children: Patricia, James, Diane, Judith, Daniel, Andrew.