Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson is an experienced public works professional currently serving as the Director of Public Works for the City of Plymouth since August 2017, overseeing multiple divisions including Engineering, Streets, Sewer and Water, and Solid Waste. Prior to this role, Michael held the position of Director of Public Works for the City of Maplewood from November 2005 to July 2017, and served in various engineering roles including Deputy Director, City Engineer, and Assistant City Engineer. Michael began professional experience as a Civil Engineer II with Sacramento County, focusing on hydrologic and hydraulic design, and held the role of Project Engineer at Northstar Engineering, where design and inspection of wastewater treatment systems were key responsibilities. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Infrastructure Systems Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from California State University, Chico.