Representative Glenn 'G.T.' W. Thompson, Jr.'s Biography

Biographical

Full Name: Glenn 'G.T.' W. Thompson, Jr.
Current Office: U.S. House - District 5, Republican
First Elected: 11/04/2008
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Penny; 3 Children: Parker, Logan, Kale
Birth Date: 07/27/1959
Birth Place: Bellefonte, PA
Home City: Howard Township, PA
Religion: Christian

MEd, Health Science, Temple University, 1998
MEd,Therapeutic Recreation, Temple University, 1998
BS, Therapeutic Recreation, Pennsylvania State University, 1981

Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2008-present
Chair, Republican Party, Centre County, 2002-2008
Alternate Delegate, Republican National Convention, 2004
Candidate, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 76, 1998, 2000
Member, Bald Eagle Area School Board, 1990-1996

Member, Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, International Advisory Council, 2006-2008
Vice Chair, Congressional Rural Caucus
Former Member, Republican State Committee
Former Co-Chair, Congressional Healthcare Caucus

Rehabilitation Services Manager, Susquehanna Health Services, 1995-2008
Adjunct Faculty, Cambria County Community College, 1997-1999
Chief Recreational Therapist, The Williamsport Hospital, 1986-1995
Recreational Therapist, The Williamsport Hospital, 1982-1986
Residential Services Aide, Hope Enterprises, 1981-1982
Employed, Centre Crest Nursing Home, 1977-1980
Volunteer Firefighter

President, Juniata Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America, 2007-2009
Board Member, Private Industry Council of Central Corridors, 2000-2008
Vice Chair, Private Industry Council of Central Corridors, 2000-2008
Member, Howard Volunteer Fire Company, 1982-2008
Scoutmaster, Howard Troop 353, Boy Scouts of America, 1981-2008
Senior Vice President, Juniata Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America, 2005-2007
Board Member, Central Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board, 2002-2007
Board Member, American Therapeutic Recreation Association, 1998-2003
President, American Therapeutic Recreation Association, 1998-2003
Board Member, Private Industry Council, Centre County, 1999-2000
Board Member, American Therapeutic Recreation Association, 1997-2000
Treasurer, American Therapeutic Recreation Association, 1997-2000
Board Member, Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society, 1985-2000
Member, Bellefonte Intervally Chamber of Commerce, 1977-2000
Board Member, Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Society, 1990-1998
President, Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Society, 1990-1998
Technical Expert Member, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Member, Howard First United Church of Christ
Director, Pennsylvania Head Injury Foundation
Member, Pennsylvania Rural Development Council
Member, Pennsylvania Rural Health Association
Director, Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Society
President, Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Society
Member, Republican Governors Club

 

Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://thompson.house.gov/contact-me/email-me

Washington, D.C. Website
http://thompson.house.gov/

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Washington, D.C.
124 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Phone: 202-225-5121
Fax: 202-225-5796

District
127 West Spring Street
Suite C

Titusville, PA 16354

Phone: 814-827-3985
Fax: 814-827-7307

District
3555 Benner Pike
Suite 101

Bellefonte, PA 16823

Phone: 814-353-0215
Fax: 814-353-0218