Background
Thompson, Rolanda Gwyn was born on July 2, 1950 in Henryetta, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Rolland Glen and Jane Evelyn Thompson.
Thompson, Rolanda Gwyn was born on July 2, 1950 in Henryetta, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Rolland Glen and Jane Evelyn Thompson.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University Texas, 1975. Teaching certified in graphic arts, Texas Education Agency, 1977.
Owner, art director, Ro Thompson Design & Illustration, Austin, since 1968;
production manager, designer, Craig & Company, Dallas, 1975-1976;
technical director, Paul Thorpe Women's Spa, Midland, Texas, 1970-1971;
assistant manager, Johnson Tobacco Company, Austin, 1972;
owner, chief Executive officer, consultant, RGT Cons. Superior vena cava syndrome, Austin, 1981-1991;
creative director, National Instruments, 1990-1991;
director publications, Texas Department Insurance, Austin, 1991-1992;
chief of staff, Texas Department Insurance, Austin, 1992-1994;
owner, fine artist, art director, creative director, Ro Thompson Design & Illustration, Austin, since 1968. Member of faculty Austin Community College, 1978-1988, head department commercial art, 1981-1988.
Director publications State Property Tax Board, Austin, 1989-1990.
Member coordinating board of post secondary graphic arts task force Texas Education Agency, 1984-1987. Judge art competitions Austin Community College, 1976, VA, 1979, Austin Chamber of Commerce, 1983. Board directors Headliner's East History 6th St. Member National Association of Female Executives, Texas Junior College Teachers Association, Austin Graphic Art Society (charter member, board directors), Austin Visual Arts Association (charter), International Artists Association, Sierra Club, Zeta Tau Alpha.