Biography

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Jim Thompson Jim and his wife Karen were married in 1983 and have lived in Keller since 1990. They have two daughters, Kristell who recently graduated from Texas A & M, and Jackie, a sophomore at Keller High. Karen has been and remains active in many local organizations.
Professional Experience

1981: Graduated US Air Force Academy, commissioned 2nd Lieutenant.

1982 - 1983: Completed basic jet pilot training and advanced KC135 Tanker training.

1983 - 1988: Stationed at Beale AFB. Crew member, mission planner, flight leader, flight instructor and evaulator for the SR71 Blackbird global refueling mission. Honorably discharged in 1988 as Wing Chief of Training for 200 Tanker pilots.

1988: Hired by American Airlines. Has flown seven different aircraft both nationally and internationally. Currently a Captain on Boeing 737-800 aircraft flying from DFW to the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America.

Community Involvement

Chairman, Keller Veterans Memorial Park Project

PACT Playground Coordinator for Tools

Girls Youth Soccer Coach

Citizens' Advisory Board on Sewers

Past President and active member of the Keller Rotary Club

First President and continuing member of the Keller Rotary Club Foundation

Chairman, Sanctuary Building Committee - First United Methodist Church

Trustee and supervisor of major sewer upgrade - First United Methodist Church

Rotary Reader in Keller elementary and middle schools

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