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Richard C. Thompson, Jr. is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Engineering Management Program at The Catholic University of America's College of Engineering, Physics, and Computing. Concurrently, he serves as Vice President for the Americas Office of Risk Management at AECOM, where he oversees regional risk and quality programs for the firm's ISO 9001-2008 certified systems.
Thompson brings 25 years of industry leadership, including directing high-profile projects such as the US Navy’s Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and the American Airlines JFK Airport Terminal Replacement. His project management expertise spans the National Guard Bureau, US Department of Transportation, and Fortune 500 clients.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Catholic University (2012)
- M.S.E. in Engineering Management, Catholic University (2009)
- M.B.A., Cornell University (2007)
- M.Arch., New School of Architecture & Design (2004)
- B.S. Design, Arizona State University (1986)
His academic focus integrates engineering management, strategic management, civil engineering, and architectural principles, directly applied in his course CMGT 574: Strategic Management.
Thompson maintains professional architecture licenses in seven US jurisdictions and holds memberships in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
