On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House (PA) - District 15
400 North Michael Street
Saint Marys, PA 15857
Post Office Box 143
Saint Marys, PA 15857
Phone: 814-321-3689
217 Elm Street
Suite B
Oil City, PA 16301
3555 Benner Pike
Suite 101
Bellefonte, PA 16823
400 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Full Name:
Glenn 'GT' William Thompson, Jr.
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:
Protestant
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, District 15, 2019-present
Candidate, United States House of Representative, Pennsylvania, District 15, 2024
Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 5, 2008-2018
Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 76, 1998, 2000
Chair, House Committee on Agriculture, 2023-present
Co-Chair, Congressional Natural Gas Caucus, United States House of Representatives, present
Co-Chair, German-American Caucus, United States House of Representatives, present
Former Vice Chair, Agriculture Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Co-Chair, Congressional Career and Technical Education Caucus, United States House of Representatives
Former Co-Chair, Congressional Healthcare Caucus, United States House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair, Congressional Rural Caucus, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Education and the Workforce, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Natural Resources Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Federal Lands, United States House of Representatives
Former Ranking Member, Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, United States House of Representatitves
Former Chair, Subcommittee on Nutrition, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, United States House of Representatives
Member, Committee on Education and Labor, United State House of Representatives, 2023-Present
Member, Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, International Advisory Council, United States House of Representatives, 2006-2008
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
Employee, Centre Crest Nursing Home, 1977-1980
Member, Howard Volunteer Fire Company, 1982-present
Member, Howard First United Church of Christ, present
Member, Pennsylvania Rural Development Council, present
Member, Pennsylvania Rural Health Association, present
Member, Republican Governors Club, present
Former Technical Expert Member, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Former Director, Pennsylvania Head Injury Foundation
Former President, Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Society
Former Director, Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Society
Former Member, Republican State Committee
President, Juniata Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America, 2007-2009
Chair, Centre County Republican Party, 2002-2008
Scoutmaster, Howard Troop 353, Boy Scouts of America, 1981-2008
Vice Chair/Board Member, Private Industry Council of Central Corridors, 2000-2008
Board Member, Central Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board, 2002-2007
Senior Vice President, Juniata Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America, 2005-2007
Alternate Delegate, Republican National Convention, 2004
President, American Therapeutic Recreation Association, 1998-2003
Board Member, American Therapeutic Recreation Association, 1998-2003
Treasurer, American Therapeutic Recreation Association, 1997-2000
Board Member, American Therapeutic Recreation Association, 1997-2000
Member, Bellefonte Intervally Chamber of Commerce, 1977-2000
Board Member, Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society, 1985-2000
Board Member, Private Industry Council, Centre County, 1999-2000
President/Board Member, Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Society, 1990-1998
Member, Bald Eagle Area School Board, 1990-1996
Awards:
National Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, 2012
Pets (include names):
1 dog: Truman