Background
Thompson, James Brian was born on May 22, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan, United States. Son of Bernard G. and Marian E. (Garner) Thompson.
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James Brian Thompson
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Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1971; Master in Public Administration, Center Michigan U., 1982.
Career
Staff department medical records, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, 1972-1974;
social worker, Michigan Family and Child Services, Lansing, 1975-1977;
assistant administrator surgical services, Saginaw Osteopathic Hospital, 1977-1979;
deputy administrator, 70th District State Court, Saginaw, 1979-1981;
magistrate, 70th District State Court, Saginaw, 1980-1986;
trial court administrator, 13th Judicial District, Whiteville, North Carolina, 1986-1988;
trial court administrator, 14th Judicial District, Durham, North Carolina, l988-89;
district court administrator, 3d Judicial District, Waukesha, Wisconsin, l989-. Consultant Tri-County Respite Care Program, 1975-1977. Member tri-county interagency liaison Child Welfare Services, 1977.
Guest lecturer Delta College, 1982-1984.
Achievements
Membership
Finance chairman Jefferson Avenue United Methodist Church, Saginaw, 1982-1986. Member National Judge's Association, National Center State Court Justices (contributing), American Judicature Society (contributing), Michigan Association District Court Magistrates (various offices), National Association for Court management, Michigan Juvenile Justice Training Council (alternate), Michigan Child Welfare League, Michigan Department Social Services Committee Foster Care Licensing, National Association Foster Care (regional steering committee 1975-1977), National Child Welfare League, Saginaw Bay/Midland Safety Council, North Carolina Judicial System Health and Safety (steering committee 1988-1989), Michigan Judicial Institute (program facilitator 1983-1984, ad hoc commission on magistrate training 1983, Lansing Junior Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1975, Jaycee of the Month 1980, 81, Presidential award for outstanding service, 1975, 79, 80).
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Married Mary Ann Brandt, April 1, 1978.
