John H. Thompson (born 1951) is an American statistician and former Director of the United States Census Bureau.[1][2] In this position, one of his main duties was to oversee preparations for the 2020 United States Census. On May 9, 2017, the Commerce Department announced that he would leave his post on June 30.[3]
John H. Thompson | |
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| 24th Director of the U.S. Census Bureau | |
| In office August 8, 2013 – June 30, 2017 | |
| President | Barack Obama Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Robert M. Groves |
| Succeeded by | Steven Dillingham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1951 (age 72–73) |
| Education | Virginia Tech (BS, MS) |
Biography
editThompson received B.S. and M.S. degrees in mathematics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1973 and 1975, respectively.[4] After graduation, he spent 27 years working at the United States Census Bureau, retiring in 2002 after holding the position of associate director, where he was responsible for the 2000 Census. Prior to that, Thompson served as Chief of the Decennial Management Division. He worked in the Statistical Support Division from 1987 to 1995 and the Statistical Methods Division from 1975 to 1987.
From 2008 to 2013, Thompson was the President and CEO of NORC at the University of Chicago. He was confirmed by the United States Senate to be the 24th Census Bureau director on August 1, 2013.[5]
References
edit- ^ John H. Thompson: Director, U.S. Census Bureau. Bio on US Census web site. Version of 13 Jan 2015.
- ^ Director's Blog: Farewell, 30 June 2017
- ^ Bahrampour, Tara (May 9, 2017). "U.S. Census director resigns amid turmoil over funding of 2020 count". Washington Post.
- ^ College of Science enshrines first class to Hall of Distinction. Virginia Tech News site. 26 Nov 2013.
- ^ Thompson Confirmed as Census Bureau Director. Census Bureau web site. 2 Aug 2013.