Thompson is an accomplished healthcare leader and community advocate, currently serving as the 2025 Chair of the Missouri Hospital Association Board of Trustees. In recognition of his exceptional leadership, Thompson was awarded the 2024 Missouri Hospital Association’s Visionary Leadership Award.
Throughout his career, Thompson has been honored with numerous accolades, including the American College of Healthcare Executives Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regent’s Award, the J.C. Smith Great People Award and the Missouri Community Betterment Adult Leader Award. He is also a distinguished Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Thompson is deeply committed to healthcare and his local community. He serves on several boards, including the Clinton Airport Board, the Advisory Board for Compass Health, and the University of Missouri School of Health Professions Alumni Board. He has also played key roles in public service as the past President of the Clinton School District Board of Education and the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce.
Additionally, Thompson has been an active advocate for healthcare policy, serving as Vice Chairman of the MIZZOU Legislative Network Committee and a board member for the Missouri Hospital Association. He is a current member of the Region 6 Regional Policy Board for the American Hospital Association and contributes to healthcare policy at both the state and national levels.
