John H. Thompson
| John H. Thompson | |
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| 24th Director of the U.S. Census Bureau | |
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Assumed office August 8, 2013 | |
| Appointed by | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Robert M. Groves |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1951 (age 64–65) |
| Alma mater | Virginia Tech (B.S., M.S.) |
John H. Thompson (born 1951) is an American statistician and the Director of the United States Census Bureau.[1] In this position, one of his main duties is to oversee preparations for the 2020 United States Census.
Biography
Thompson received B.S. and M.S. degrees in mathematics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1973 and 1975, respectively.[2] After graduation, he spent 27 years working at the United States Census Bureau, retiring in 2002 after holding the position of associate director, where he was responsible for the 2000 Census. Prior to that, Thompson served as Chief of the Decennial Management Division. He worked in the Statistical Support Division from 1987 to 1995 and the Statistical Methods Division from 1975 to 1987.
From 2008 to 2013, Thompson was the President and CEO of NORC at the University of Chicago. He was confirmed by the United States Senate to be the 24th Census Bureau director on August 1, 2013.[3]
References
- ↑ John H. Thompson: Director, U.S. Census Bureau. Bio on US Census web site. Version of 13 Jan 2015.
- ↑ College of Science enshrines first class to Hall of Distinction. Virginia Tech News site. 26 Nov 2013.
- ↑ Thompson Confirmed as Census Bureau Director. Census Bureau web site. 2 Aug 2013.