Background
Thompson,, William Albert was born on June 9, 1930 in Bluefield, West Virginia, United States. Son of William Albert and Mary (Draper) Thompson.
consulting engineering company executive
Thompson,, William Albert was born on June 9, 1930 in Bluefield, West Virginia, United States. Son of William Albert and Mary (Draper) Thompson.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Virginia Military Institute, 1952.
Founder, principal Thompson & Litton, Inc., Wise, Virginia, since 1956, president, 1956—1981, chairman, since 1981. Member advisory board Dominion Bank, St. Paul, 1974—1983, chairman, 1982—1983. Member advisory board Dominion Banks Wise County, since 1985.
With to 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1952-1955.
Chairman advisory board, instructor School of Mine Management Clinch Valley College, Wise, 1982—1985. Chairman board trustees Eads Pension Trust, St. Louis, 1974—1987. Board directors Virginia Young Men’s Christian Association, elder Presbyterian Church, Virginia Resources Authority.
Fellow: American Society of Civil Engineers. Engineers; member: National Society of Professional Engineers, Virginia Society Professional Engineers, Reserve Officers' Association United States, Society of America Military Engineers, American Consultant Engineers Council (past director), Consultant Engineers Council Virginia (past president, Distinguished Service award), Kappa Alpha Order.
Married Betty Presley Atkins Thompson, August 1, 1952. Children: William Albert III, James Carroll, Robert Ryland.