Mark A Thompson, President
Mark A. Thompson is a nonprofit executive who partners with policy volunteers and staff teams to positively impact community. For 25 years Thompson worked for the largest YMCA in the nation, advancing through the ranks by developing profitable operating units, with committed boards, strong fundraising cultures, and strategic vision.
Taking startup operations to profitable operating units, turning around failing operations, and developing directors and executives for their next career step are some of the successes Thompson has experienced. In his most recent role as Chief Operating Officer, he successfully stewarded operations through the pandemic to ensure long term sustainability of the YMCA. The last 10 years he has also consulted for a variety of nonprofit organizations in the social service, environmental, arts and culture, and social justice sector.
Thompson is active in his community, serving on several boards during his career including the American Camp Association, Community Campership Council, Rotary Club of Coronado and most recently Coronado Schools Foundation.
Thompson holds a MA in Leadership and Nonprofit Management from the University of San Diego and a BS in Human Services from Springfield College. He was published in the Journal of Community Strengthening, is Faculty for YMCA leadership development, is a YMCA Organizational Leader and has been a certified Emergency Medical Technician and Volunteer Firefighter.
He is passionate about the outdoors, and in his spare time is an amateur carpenter. He also likes to surf, ski, golf, and camp with family and friends.