Denise Thompson

Denise Thompson is an experienced finance and training professional with a diverse background in management and sales support. Currently serving as the Manager of Southern Region Prize Payment Finance at California State Lottery since May 2013, Denise oversees a team engaged in financial prize payment programs while ensuring process security and efficiency. Denise has previously held various roles, including Human Resources Training Officer and Sales Support-Training at the Lottery, and District Sales Supervisor and Adjunct Instructor at Chaffey College, where responsibilities included developing course materials and evaluations. Early career experiences include excelling as a Specialty Representative at Janssen Pharmaceutica and serving as a Purchasing Agent/Small Business Administrator at General Dynamics Corporation. Denise holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Operations Management from California Polytechnic University.