Lawrence Hyde Thompson

Background

Thompson, Lawrence Hyde was born on October 6, 1943 in Hamilton, Ohio, United States. Son of William Hayton and Evelyn (Covault) Thompson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1964; Master of Business Administration, University of Pennsylvania, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 1971.

Career

Economist, Office Secretary Health, Edition and Welfare, Washington, 1974-1977; director Society Security Planning, Office Secretary Health, Edition and Welfare, Washington, 1977-1979; associate commissioner, Social Security Administration, Washington, 1979-1981; director research, Social Security Administration, Washington, 1981-1983; chief economist, General Accounting Office, Washington, 1983-1989; assistant comptroller general, General Accounting Office, Washington, 1989-1993; principal deputy commissioner, Social Security Admnistrn., 1993-1995; senior fellow, The Urban Institute, Washington, since 1996.

Achievements

• Lawrence Hyde Thompson has been listed as a noteworthy Federal agency official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Economic Association, National Academy Social Insurance (director 1985-1996, secretary 1997-1999, president 1999-2003, board chair since 2006).

Interests

• Racquetball, choral singing.

Connections

Married Catherine Crosby, February 3, 1973. Children: Bradford Stephen, Sarah Catherine.

Father:

William Hayton Thompson

Mother:

Evelyn (Covault) Thompson

Spouse:

Catherine Crosby

child:

Sarah Catherine Thompson

child:

Bradford Stephen Thompson