John P. Thompson

Background

Thompson, John P. was born on November 2, 1925 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Joe E. and Margaret (Philip) Thompson.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, University Texas, 1948.

Career

With, Southland Corporation (merged with Thompson Company 1988), Dallas, since 1948; president, Southland Corporation (merged with Thompson Company 1988), Dallas, 1961-1969; chief Executive officer, Southland Corporation (merged with Thompson Company 1988), Dallas, 1969-1986; chairman, Southland Corporation (merged with Thompson Company 1988), Dallas, since 1969; also board directors, Southland Corporation (merged with Thompson Company 1988), Dallas.

Connections

Married Mary Carol Thomson, June 5, 1948. Children: Mary Margaret, Henry Douglas, John P.

Father:

Joe E. Thompson

Mother:

Margaret (Philip) Thompson

Spouse:

Mary Carol Thomson

child:

Henry Douglas Thompson

child:

Mary Margaret Thompson

child:

John P. Thompson