Mr. Thompson of Seminole has 20 years technical/industrial work experience. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Oklahoma State University. Practical experience in problem solving gained from growing up on a farm plus his formal education helped Thompson forge a successful career at Enviro Systems Inc. in Seminole. He is engineering manager for the company. Enviro Systems manufactures vapor cycle air-conditioning systems and digital bleed air controls for general aviation and business aircraft.Thompson has been married 23 years. He and his wife have two children. He has served on the Seminole Chamber of Commerce board five years including a term as Chamber president in 2003. He is also a member of Seminole Lions Club. Thompson served on three advisory committees for Gordon Cooper Technology Center. He is a member of Seminole First Baptist Church and an active booster of Seminole Public Schools.