Charles Thompson Sr.

The Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation in Flagstaff, Ariz., appointed Charles Thompson Sr. (Mktg) as its CEO. The corporation operates seven businesses throughout Northern Arizona. Charles spent 35 years in the luxury consumer products industry in China. He lives with his wife, Judy Brett Thompson (Mktg’65), in Mesa, Ariz. In April they celebrated their 50th anniversary. They have three children, all of whom are CU graduates: Charles Thompson Jr. (Bus’91), Stacey Thompson Rogers (Acct’93) and Kim Thompson Welk (Mktg’96). They also have seven grandchildren.