John Thompson, President John Thompson has been working with J.M. Thompson Company for 33 years. He graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Civil Engineering. He is a registered professional engineer in North Carolina. As President, Mr. Thompson is responsible for overseeing the overall work and profitability of J.M. Thompson Company. He will serve as project executive, ensuring that the project team maintains the quality control, schedule and budget for the project. He will also serve as a communications resource for all team members (owner/construction manager/architect/engineer, as well as the project manager/superintendent), proactively assisting with resolution of issues as needed. He is responsible for monitoring and finalizing corporate matters, including pre-construction, construction, and financial issues.

J.M. Thompson Company, a general contracting firm, was founded in 1921 by John Marvin Thompson. Mr. Thompson, a machinist by trade, moved to Raleigh from Bahama, North Carolina to begin work with Dillon Supply Company. Prior to starting work at his new position, Mr. Thompson decided to build a home for his family. Just as he was completing the residence, he was offered an attractive price for his home by someone impressed with his attention to detail. Realizing the potential for a career in construction, Mr. Thompson began J.M. Thompson Company, eventually becoming one of Raleigh's largest homebuilders. Mr. Thompson established a reputation for quality, craftsmanship and customer service. After the death of John Marvin Thompson in 1953, the company continued growing with Hal as President. In the late 1970's, Hal's sons graduated from engineering school and joined the business. John, Dickie and Marty Thompson have grown up in construction and use a hands-on approach to operating the business.

Many thanks to our tireless, on-the-run organiser, John Thompson, for getting so many type 1's together for these events. Once again, this event is organised by John Thompson. John has been kind enough to register HypoActive as a team, so if you're planning on entering, best do so quickly as places go fast. There are two distance options: 15 km and 5.5 km. 5.5 is of course a very special number for type 1's, but don't let this hold you back if you think you might be able to finish the longer course. To sign up as one of our team just pick the team option and choose HypoActive - there's no password required. Please get in touch with John if you're signing up or for more information: john.thompson@hypoactive.org

John Thompson Race Organiser

A big thank you to everyone who helped with the race organization yesterday, particularly John Thompson our Race Director and Granville Battersby our Health and Safety expert, the Activ Cyclists and Hythe Bay School, our Sponsors Independent Insurance Services and Shepway Glass and finally all of the runners taking part.