Born on September 16, 1963, in Harlingen, Texas, Jeff Thompson proudly calls Kentucky home. Raised in the heart of the Bluegrass State, he attended high school in the Fayette County Public School system and has always been a loyal fan of the Kentucky Wildcats. In 2019, he returned home to Kentucky, bringing with him a wealth of experience in business, education, and public service.

Jeff Thompson holds a bachelor’s degree in business finance and an MBA from Liberty University, as well as a master’s degree in human resource training and development from Idaho State University. He has built a successful career as both a businessman and educator, and is a graduate of several nationally recognized leadership programs, including the Council of State Governments’ Henry Toll Fellowship and the Emerging Political Leaders Program at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.

Throughout his career, Jeff  has held numerous leadership roles in public policy and conservative organizations. He served on the original and updated LINE (Leadership in Nuclear Energy) Commissions by gubernatorial appointment, chaired the Energy Committee for the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER), and participated in multiple national legislative organizations including the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), and the Council of State Governments (CSG), where he served on executive boards and key committees focused on education, energy, tax reform, and fiscal policy.

An unwavering supporter of conservative values, Jeff Thompson is a lifetime member of the NRA and has remained active in Republican politics at the local level. He is a proud member of the Fayette County Republican Party and has consistently supported the party through volunteer efforts, donations, and campaign support for strong conservative candidates.

In Idaho, where he previously served in public office, he was named Bonneville County Republican of the Year, served as a precinct committeeman, and was vice-chair of the county Republican Party. His dedication to community service is further reflected in his work with organizations such as the Salvation Army, Rotary Club, and local economic development partnerships.

Now back in Kentucky, Jeff is ready to serve the people of his home state with the same passion, integrity, and leadership he’s demonstrated throughout his career. He and his wife, Chanin, are proud to call the Bluegrass home once again.