Background
Thompson, James Bruce was born on December 27, 1937 in Toledo, Iowa, United States. Son of Irvin Warren and Ruth Marian (Elston) Thompson.
Thompson, James Bruce was born on December 27, 1937 in Toledo, Iowa, United States. Son of Irvin Warren and Ruth Marian (Elston) Thompson.
Student, University Iowa, 1955-1956; Bachelor of Science, U. Wyoming, 1959; postgraduate, George Washington University, 1966-1967.
Park ranger, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Colorado, 1960-1965; superintendent, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Colorado, since 1984; park manager, Jewel Cave National Monument, Custer, South Dakot, 1965-1966; program analyst, National Park Service, Washington, 1966-1969; associate regional director Pacific Northwest region, National Park Service, Seattle, 1976-1978; deputy regional director Rocky Mountain region, National Park Service, Denver, 1978-1984; superintendent, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Medora, North Dakota, 1969-1972; superintendent, Death Valley (California) National Monument, 1972-1976. Member numerous task forces on information management and management systems.
Trustee Estes Park Music Festival Foundation, since 1987. Vice president Longs Peak Highland Festival, Estes Park, 1985-1991. Member of Rotary.
Married Janice Ruth Huizinga, August 24, 1957. Children: Samantha Ruth, Ian Bruce.