Background
Thomson, James Alan was born on January 21, 1945 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James Alan and Mary Elizabeth (Pluff) Thomson.
Thomson, James Alan was born on January 21, 1945 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James Alan and Mary Elizabeth (Pluff) Thomson.
Bachelor of Science, University New Hampshire, 1967. Distinguished Service Cross (honorary), University New Hampshire, 2007. Master of Science, Purdue University, 1970.
Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1972. Doctor of Science (honorary), Purdue University, 1992. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Pepperdine University, 1996.
Research fellow, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1972-1974; systems analyst, Office Secretary Defense, unites states department Defense, Washington, 1974-1977; staff member, National Security Council, White House, Washington, 1977-1981; vice president, Research and Development, Santa Monica, California, 1981-1989; president, chief Executive officer, Research and Development, Santa Monica, California, since 1989. Board directors Los Angeles World Affairs Council, AK Steel Holding Corporation, Texas Biotechnology Corporation.
Board of directors University of California at Los Angeles Foundation. Member International Institute for Strategic Studies (council since 1985), Council Foreign Rels.
Married Darlene Thomson. Children: Kristen Ann, David Alan.