Jeffrey D. Thompson
Idaho Falls,Idaho
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in government relations and strategic planning. Achieved a 19.5% revenue increase at Aramark Corporation through effective lobbying and budget management. Proven skills in public speaking and legislative analysis, driving impactful policy development.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Chairman of the Board
Stride/K12
07.2016 - Current
- Continuously monitoring legislation affecting our students and school through direct communication with the Speaker of the House and Pro Tem of the Senate
- Testifying in legislative committees on our behalf
- Working to enhance our lobbyist effectiveness through relationships with elected officials
Idaho State Representative, Legislative District 30 & 33
Idaho State Legislature
Idaho Falls, Idaho
12.2008 - 11.2018
- Elected to represent Idaho Falls in the 60th through 64th Idaho Legislature, advocating for local community interests.
- Chaired CSG-West 2016, representing thirteen western states and Canadian provinces.
- Previously served on the following committees: Chairman/Environment, Energy & Technology; Revenue and Taxation; Business and Economic Outlook.
- Appointed, Governor: LINE & LINE 2.0 Commissions, Leadership in Nuclear Energy.
- Appointed, Speaker of the House: Interim Energy Committee, Immunization Board.
- Previously served on Education and Health & Welfare Committees.
- Prepared and presented budgets exceeding $2.1 billion, ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency.
Assessment Technician and ISAT Math Teacher
Idaho Falls School District 91
Idaho Falls, Idaho
01.2004 - 10.2010
- Administered achievement tests and designed curriculum to enhance student proficiency in ISAT testing.
Regional Finance/Operations Executive
Aramark Corporation
01.1994 - 09.2003
- Executed strategic planning and budgeting, developed financial objectives, analyzed budgets and financial trends, presented and implemented client proposals, managed all finance and accounting aspects, evaluated and implemented new programs, streamlined financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes, ensured operational cost controls, and assured internal controls for compliance with GAAP and other regulations as regional auditor.
- Rebuilt systems, upgraded facilities, facility design & equipment selection and resolved customer concerns while reducing corporate subsidies.
- Increased revenue 19.5% and profit 13.8%.
- Administered contracts with clients across five-state area, ensuring compliance with governmental requirements.
- Delivered on guaranteed client contracts.
- Created and responded to client Requests for Proposal (RFP’s) and measured vendor compliance.
- Negotiated 100% account retention in all contract renewal seasons, developed new accounts while actively seeking additional opportunities.
- Led 15 Business Directors & 312 employees at 15 multi-unit accounts within five state area.
- Led strategic planning and maintained corporate policies, managed human resource functions including recruiting, staffing, training, and benefits administration, and directed regional safety, security, and employee relations.
- ARAMARK is a $12.5 Billion, Fortune 200, worldwide leader in professional services.
Finance, Human Resources, Operations and Purchasing Director
Marriott Corporation
01.1985 - 12.1994
- Positioned Marriott as a $11.6 billion, Fortune 300 leader in professional services.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VABachelor of Science Degree - Business Finance
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VAMaster of Training - Human Resource Training and Development
Idaho State University
Pocatello, IDLeadership: Legislative Energy Horizon Institute
University of Idaho
Moscow, IDToll Fellowship (Leadership) Program
Council of State Governments
Lexington, KYWestern Legislative (Leadership) Academy
Council of State Governments-West
Colorado Springs, COThe Program for Emerging Political Leaders
University of Virginia, Darden School of Business
Charlottesville, VASkills
- Government relations and lobbying
- Strategic planning and policy writing
- Legislative analysis
- Budget management
- Relationship building
- Public speaking
Affiliations
- Advisory Board of the Salvation Army – Director
- Community Action Partnership – Board Member
- Exchange Club
- Chamber of Commerce
- City Club
- Rotary Club
Accomplishments
- Reduced overhead by 31% through contract administration and re-negotiations.
- Achieved profitability 13.8% above budget, following consecutive year’s losses.
- Generated 19.5% internal growth through strategic marketing and standards compliance combined with extensive team leadership development.
- While member of national purchasing committee achieved profitability of 13.8% below budget, by renegotiating individual client contracts as well as all supplier contracts.
Awards
- Phi Kappa Phi & Sigma Beta Delta National Honor Society
- Regional Safety Champion and Financial/Accounting Award
Leadership Experience
- Legislative Energy Horizon Institute, Unknown, Unknown
- Financial Auditing, University of Houston, Clear Lake, Texas
- Toll Fellowship (Leadership) Program, Council of State Governments, Lexington, Kentucky
- Western Legislative (Leadership) Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Legislative Leadership Academy, Victoria, British Columbia
Timeline
Chairman of the Board
Stride/K12
07.2016 - Current
Idaho State Representative, Legislative District 30 & 33
Idaho State Legislature
12.2008 - 11.2018
Assessment Technician and ISAT Math Teacher
Idaho Falls School District 91
01.2004 - 10.2010
Regional Finance/Operations Executive
Aramark Corporation
01.1994 - 09.2003
Finance, Human Resources, Operations and Purchasing Director
Marriott Corporation
01.1985 - 12.1994
Master of Business Administration -
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Finance
Liberty University
Master of Training - Human Resource Training and Development
Idaho State University
Leadership: Legislative Energy Horizon Institute
University of Idaho
Toll Fellowship (Leadership) Program
Council of State Governments
Western Legislative (Leadership) Academy
Council of State Governments-West
The Program for Emerging Political Leaders
University of Virginia, Darden School of Business