Ann W Thompson currently serves as the Workforce Development Manager at Ford Motor Company since May 2022, following a tenure as Director of Workforce Development at the Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development from June 2014 to May 2022, where significant contributions were made to corporate workforce strategies. Previous roles include Executive Director of Cheatham County Chamber of Commerce, with responsibilities in management, marketing, and grant acquisition, and Director of Development at the University of Louisville, where notable fundraising achievements were accomplished. Ann's educational background includes a BA in Political Science and English from Miami University, an MBA from Western Carolina University, a Six Sigma Green Belt certification from Villanova University, and an Applied Project Management Certificate from the University of California, Irvine.