Kathleen Marie Thompson

Background

Thompson, Kathleen Marie was born on January 28, 1954 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Daughter of Richard Pena and Dolores (Patino) Rippey.

Education

Certified in journalism, Defense Information School, 1980; certified in photography, Defense Information School, 1982; student, Pembroke State University, since 1990.

Career

Photojournalist, Fort Jackson (South Carolina.) Leader, 1981-1983; reporter, Sanford (North Carolina) Herald, 1983-1986; reporter, co-editor, The Republic of China, Garner, North Carolina, 1983-1987; editor, writer, Community News, Laurinburg, North Carolina, 1987-1990; publication coordinator, Pembroke (North Carolina) State University, since 1990.

Achievements

• Kathleen Marie Thompson has been listed as a noteworthy Publishing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Southeastern Family Violence Center, Lumberton, North Carolina, 1989-1992. With United States Army, 1980-1983. Member College News Association the Carolinas, Council for the Advancement and Support Education.

Interests

• Avocations: pursuing a degree, spending time with family, reading, antiques.

Connections

Married John Leonard ThompsonIII, October 29, 1983. Children: Brithé Heather, Sommer Nichole.

Father:

Richard Pena Rippey

Mother:

Dolores (Patino) Rippey

Spouse:

John Leonard ThompsonIII

child:

Sommer Nichole Thompson

child:

Brithé Heather Thompson