nhcgov.com | New Hanover County's official website

Jason R. Thompson
Chairman

(910) 443-0876 Cell
(910) 793-1460 Work
(910) 793-6227 Fax
jthompson@nhcgov.com

 Personal Data
Jason R. Thompson, a resident of the New Hanover County since 1996,  was born in  Decatur, Georgia on January 26, 1971.  Mr. Thompson graduated from The Citadel  in 1993.  He is the manager of a biomass fuel facility.  
Mr. Thompson is married to  Shannon Thompson and they have two children.  His favorite pastimes are flying and reading.

Term of Office

  • Elected to serve a four-year term from 12/1/08 to 12/1/12

New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Representative

  • Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
  • Legion Sports Complex Commission
  • New Hanover County Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory Board
  • New Hanover County Board of Fire Commissioners
  • New Hanover County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
  • New Hanover County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
  • Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (Transportation Advisory Council)
Civic Boards and Professional Organizations
  • Served as member of Wilmington City Council  2001-2005, 2005-2008
    • City of Wilmington Audit Committee, Chairman
    • City of Wilmington Evaluations Committee, Chairman
    • Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
  • National Recycling Association
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars and Marine Corps League