Background
Thompson, John Theodore was born on March 5, 1917 in Decorah, Iowa, United States. Son of Theodore Elmer and Bertha (Rod) Thompson.
Thompson, John Theodore was born on March 5, 1917 in Decorah, Iowa, United States. Son of Theodore Elmer and Bertha (Rod) Thompson.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1939.
With, General Electric Company, 1939-1958; manager distribution sales electronics division, General Electric Company, Schenectady, 1948-1958; vice president, Raytheon Company, 1958-1962; vice president, Information Technology&T, 1962-1967; senior vice president, Information Technology&T, 1967-1969; president, Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Advance Ross Corporation, 1969-1970; vice president, Gen Telephone & Electronics International Company, 1970-1972. Consultant, director various corporations.
Served to Lieutenant (senior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member Delta Upsilon, Metropolitan Club (New York City), Greenwich Country Club, Indian Harbor Yacht Club.
Married Dorothea Mae Green, October 3, 1942. Children: Jennifer Lynn, Melinda McLean. Married Jessie Son of Bennett, February 14, 1987.