Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson is an experienced professional in corporate relations and business development, currently serving as the Director of Corporate Relations at West Virginia University since April 2016. Previous roles include Interim Director and Corporate Relations Manager at the same institution, as well as Director of Business Development at the Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce, where expertise in community and economic development was utilized. Jack also worked as an independent consultant for clients such as West Virginia University and the Benedum Foundation, focusing on strategic planning and program development. Prior experience includes roles at Chesapeake Energy, where responsibilities involved government relations, and the American Red Cross, where Jack directed development and communications efforts. An educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in History from West Virginia University.