Our strength in serving individual children and families comes from committed Thompson Team members who unfailingly blend veteran experience with a fresh outlook every day. Their dedication is what truly distinguishes Thompson.
 Ginny Amendum, President
President & Chief Executive Officer, Ginny Amendum leads program and fiscal oversight, staff coaching, and donor development. She joined Thompson in 1996 to begin its Early Childhood program on North Davidson Street in Charlotte. In 1998, she assumed the position of Senior Vice President for Educational Services, providing leadership for all early childhood programs and The School at Thompson on the Saint Peter's Lane campus in Matthews. In 2001, she was named President of the agency. Ms. Amendum’s community involvement has included membership and/or leadership roles with organizations such as Mecklenburg Partnership for Children, North Carolina Child & Family Services Association, Children’s Alliance, United Agenda for Children, and the North Carolina Child Care Commission.
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 Chief Financial & Administrative Officer, Steven Brace ensures fiscal structure, stability and oversight and supervises all Accounting functions, Facilities, and IT. He received his CPA license in 1996. After 12 years in finance at Bank of America, Mr. Brace joined Thompson in 1999. |
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 Chief Operating Officer, Mary Jo Powers oversees all program areas, program support services, and new program development. She has 20+ years of management experience in the field of Residential and Community Based Services. Ms. Powers is an active member of the Child Fatality Taskforce and the North Carolina Child & Family Services Association. Ms. Powers joined Thompson in 1997. |
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Senior Vice President of Resource Development, Laura Taylor oversees donor development, marketing and volunteer services. She has 14 years of fundraising management experience in the fields of human service, healthcare service and higher education. Ms. Taylor joined Thompson in 2002. |
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Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Cathy Cloud, SPHR, oversees staffing, benefits, and employee services. She has maintained the designation of Senior Professional in Human Resources since 2001. She also serves in an ongoing visiting teaching capacity at Carolina School of Broadcasting and Gaston College. After nearly 20 years in the broadcast industry, Ms. Cloud joined Thompson in 2005. |
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