Background
Thompson,, Glenn W. was born on July 27, 1959 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, United States.
Thompson,, Glenn W. was born on July 27, 1959 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation, Pennsylvania State University, 1981. Master of Education, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1998.
Residential services aide Centre Crest Nursing Home, Bellefonte, 1977—1980, Hope Enterprises, Inc., Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 1981—1982. Recreational therapist Williamsport Hospital, 1986—1995. Rehabilitation services manager Susquehanna Health Systems, Williamsport, 1995—2009.
Member United States Congress from 5th Pennsylvania district, since 2009. Adjunct faculty Cambria County Community College, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 1997—1999. Board directors, treasurer American Therapeutic Recreation Association, 1997—2000, president, 1998—2003.
Member international advisory council Commission Accreditation Rehabilitation Facilities, 2006—2008. Director, president Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Society. Director Pennsylvania Head Injury Foundation.
Member Bellefonte Intervally Chamber of Commerce, 1977—2000. Scoutmaster Howard Boy Scout Troop 353, 1981—2008. Volunteer Howard Volunteer Fire Company, 1982—2008.
Member Bald Eagle Area School Board, 1990—1996. Senior vice president Juniata Valley Boy Scout Council, 2005—2007, president, 2007—2009. Alternate delegate Republican National Convention, 2004.
Chair Centre County Republican Party, 2002—2008. Board directors Private Industry Council Centre County, 1999—2000. Vice-chair board directors Private Industry Council Central Corridors, 2000—2008.
Member of Pennsylvania Rural Development Council, Pennsylvania Rural Health Association, Republican Governors Club.
Married Penny Thompson. Children: Parker, Logan, Kale.