Background
Thompson, Gerald Jordan was born on April 1, 1930 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Son of Raymon Hudgins and Helen Ashford (Robinson) Thompson.
Thompson, Gerald Jordan was born on April 1, 1930 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Son of Raymon Hudgins and Helen Ashford (Robinson) Thompson.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1952; Master of Business Administration, Stanford University, 1960.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1952; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1977; commanding officer naval supply center, United States Navy, Bremerton, Washington, 1974-1976; director contracts division, Naval Sea Systems Command, Arlington, Virginia, 1977-1979; deputy director, Defense Logistics Agency, Alexandria, Virginia, 1979-1981; retired, United States Navy, 1981; partner, Coopers & Lybrand, Washington, since 1982.
Fellow National Contract Management Association. Member United States Chamber of Commerce (council chairman 1985-1987), Navy League, Professional Services Council.
Married Ann Zuehl, October 25, 1954. Children: Daniel Jordan, Amy Denman Mangum, Raymon Hudgins.