John Wanamaker Thomson

Background

Thomson, John Wanamaker was born on October 1, 1928 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. Son of John Norman and Muriel Evelyn (Wanamaker) Thomson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University South Dakota, 1950. Postgraduate, University Wisconsin, 1964.

Career

Chairman First Midwest Bank, Centerville, South Dakota, since 1950. Chief Executive Officer, president, chairman Thomson Holdings, Inc., Centerville, since 1986, Thomson Agency, Inc., Centerville, 1984. Chairman South Dakota Banking Commission, Pierre, 1986-1995.

Achievements

• John Wanamaker Thomson has been listed as a noteworthy Bank executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member South Dakota Bankers Association (president 1980), University South Dakota Foundation, South Dakota Bankers Association Foundation (chairman 1990-1991), Myrtle Lodge, Masons (treasurer 1980-1991), Riverview Cemetery Association, University South Dakota Alumni Association (president 1990-1992).

Interests

• Avocations: golf, hunting.

Connections

Married Nane A. McConnell, September 16, 1950. Children: John L., James R., Ann L.

Father:

John Norman Thomson

Mother:

Muriel Evelyn (Wanamaker) Thomson

Spouse:

Nane A. McConnell

child:

Ann L. Thomson

child:

James R. Thomson

child:

John L. Thomson