Background
Thompson, James William was born on June 18, 1939 in Dunn, North Carolina, United States. Son of William J. and Lucy (Pope) Thompson.
Thompson, James William was born on June 18, 1939 in Dunn, North Carolina, United States. Son of William J. and Lucy (Pope) Thompson.
Bachelor of Business Administration, University North Carolina, 1961.
Credit analyst, North Carolina National Bank Corporation, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1963-1968; vice president, bond department manager, North Carolina National Bank Corporation, 1968-1971; investment portfolio manager, North Carolina National Bank Corporation, 1971-1974; senior vice president, funds management executive, North Carolina National Bank Corporation, 1974-1977; executive vice president, North Carolina National Bank Corporation, 1977-1983; corporation executive vice president, North Carolina National Bank Corporation, 1983-1985; vice Chairman of the Board, North Carolina National Bank corporation, 1985-1996; chairman, Southeastern Banking, Charlotte, 1988-1991.
Past president Mint Museum of Charlotte. Member board visitors University North Carolina. Board directors Foundation of University North Carolina, Charlotte, University Research Park, North Carolina Performing Arts Center, president, since 1993.
Trustee University North Carolina, Charlotte. Member Governor's Business Council of Arts and Humanities. Past president North Carolina Education Council.
Member Bankers Roundtable, Charlotte City Club (past president).
Married Meredith Cromartie, June 10, 1961. Children— Ann, Lucy, Bill.