Fundamental: “Quality Begets Quantity”

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Many of you may know, I am a proud father of McKenzie, my precious 4-year-old daughter. One of the many things I am working with her on is the importance of taking care of what you have, and in doing so, more will come. I think this is a very important concept for her to […]

Fundamental: Everything begins and ends with leadership

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Take a moment and think about any group endeavor you have ever been a part of in your personal or professional life where you had to accomplish a goal. It could be growing up playing sports, or working on a project in school, or any variety of professional goals you have pursued throughout your career. […]

Fundamental: No Margin, No Mission

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Late last week, I stumbled upon an article from the Charlotte Observer about Thompson from April 27, 2015 titled “ Thompson Child & Family Focus at Crossroad”.  The article went on to describe a $4 million funding gap, but also quoted the CEO at that time as saying that “We’re not going to change our […]

Thompson Expands Therapeutic Services to South Carolina

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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – Thompson Child & Family Focus (Thompson) has been selected as a direct service provider of Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) services for two regions in the state of South Carolina, in partnership with Evidence-Based Associates (EBA). MST services help reduce juvenile delinquency and anti-social behavior and are known to positively impact students who […]

Thompson Welcomes New Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Cecilia Haag

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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – Thompson Child & Family Focus (Thompson) welcomes a new member to its Executive Leadership Team, Cecilia Haag, who brings a diverse career background and skill set. Haag will join the organization as the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer (CSO), becoming a member of the Executive Leadership Team. “We could not be […]

Thompson welcomes Leonard Shinhoster as new VP of Residential Services

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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – Thompson Child & Family Focus welcomes its newest Vice President of Residential Services, Leonard Shinhoster, who has previously worked for Thompson, and now returns to the organization in a leadership role. Shinhoster started his career here at Thompson in 1995, leaving in 2001 to Alexander Youth Network, where he was employed […]