Background
Thompson, Tommy Earl was born on June 18, 1944 in Dublin, Texas, United States. Son of Zannie Tull and Mary Ray (Elms) Thompson.
educator geneticist researcher
Thompson, Tommy Earl was born on June 18, 1944 in Dublin, Texas, United States. Son of Zannie Tull and Mary Ray (Elms) Thompson.
Bachelor of Science, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1966. Master of Science, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1973.
Graduate research assistant, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1970-1972;
assistant professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1972-1974;
research geneticist, USDA, Fargo, North Dakota, 1974-1976;
research geneticist, USDA, Bushland, Texas, 1976-1979;
research geneticist, USDA, Brownwood, Texas, 1979-1989;
research geneticist, USDA, College Station, Texas, since 1989. Science consultant Florida Institute of the United States, Fargo, 1974-1976. Adjunct Professor North Dakota State University, Fargo, 1974-1976.
Instructor West Texas State University, Canyon, 1978-1979. Chairman.corp. advising committee pecan, hickories, chestnut, since 1984, chairman crop germplasm committee.
With United States Army, 1967-1969. Member American Genetic Association, American Society for Horticultural Science, International Society for Horticultural Science, Northern Nut Growers Association, Texas Pecan Growers Association.
Married Elaine Marie Menschel, June 17, 1972. Children: Travis Edward, Andrea Ray, Aaron Neal.