Background
Thompson, Larry Richard was born on October 15, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Son of Theodore Roosevelt and Helen Ruth (Casey) Thompson.
law educator university administrator
Thompson, Larry Richard was born on October 15, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Son of Theodore Roosevelt and Helen Ruth (Casey) Thompson.
Bachelor in Mathematics, Wittenberg University, 1969. Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Counselling, California State University, Los Angeles, 1973. Juris Doctor summa cum laude, Ohio State University, 1976.
Director finance aid Wilmington College, 1970—1975. Associate Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Columbus, Ohio, 1976—1981. Special assistant to president Ohio State University, 1981—1988, adjunct professor College of Law.
Adjunct professor Honors Department University Michigan, Flint. Director and Chief Executive Officer Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland, 1989—1993. President and Chief Executive Officer Flint Cultural Center Corporation, Flint, Michigan, 1993—1999.
President Ringling School Art and Design, Sarasota, Florida, since 1999.
Member steering committee American Goes Back to School, 1997. Member arts task force Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. Member community advisory board Junior League of Sarasota.
Board member Economic Development Corporation, Sarasota, Community Health Corporation Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, SunTrust Bank Bank, Sarasota Season of Sculpture. President Sarasota County Arts Council. Vice chairman Van Wezel Foundation.
Member of American Association College and University Attorneys (representative executive board 1984, chairman section governance and accountability 1981-1986, Fellows award for exemplary service).
Married Francie Helen Hinson, July 10, 1971 (divorced). Married Patricia LynnRowe, February 4, 1984. 1 child, Eric Stephen.