Background
Thompson, Jim L. was born on December 7, 1942 in Hugoton, Kansas, United States. Son of Forrest Eugene and Dorothy Grant (Anderson) Thompson.
Thompson, Jim L. was born on December 7, 1942 in Hugoton, Kansas, United States. Son of Forrest Eugene and Dorothy Grant (Anderson) Thompson.
Bachelor in Communications, University Kansas, 1964.
Program director, Department of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, 1965-1980; public relations director, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 1982-1984; principal, Gautier Thompson Corporation Marketing, Atlanta, 1984-1987; professional-in-residence, U. Georgia, Athens, 1987-1988; public relations director, Southern College of Technology, Marietta, Georgia, 1988-1991; president, Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center, Marietta, since 1989. Director Scitrek (music), Atlanta, since 1991.
Member Public Relations Society of America (Georgia chapter, secretary 1986-1987, president 1987-1988, delegate 1989-1991, accredited).
Married Marion Doris Flynn, December 27, 1968 (divorced August 1987). Children: J. David, Steve, Marion.