Stephen Thompson
Services Environmental and Safety Director
Lowe's Companies Inc.
Biography
Stephen Thompson is a seasoned and accomplished executive with more than 25 years of experience in establishing and implementing environmental compliance procedures. Experienced in developing policy, training manuals, and operating procedures for Fortune 500 companies, Stephen has thrived as a General Contractor, which includes oversight of all project activities from start to completion, including liaison with government officials and regulatory agencies. He is relentless in protecting customers, associates, and contractors from environmental hazards such as mold, asbestos, lead, silica, and other threats to personal health encountered in commercial and residential construction and renovation. Stephen brings his extensive corporate experience and knowledge to the demanding environment of an incorporated business. His responsibilities in the direct supervision of environmental compliance include maintaining compliance programs, coordinating activities with government regulatory agencies, and providing on-site training. Stephen is a former Major in the Texas Wing of the United States Civil Air Patrol and is a founding member of The North Texas Chapter of FBI InfraGard. Stephen proudly serves as a subject matter expert and editor in the development and refinement of the NASCLA Commercial General Contractors Examination. Stephen is Co-Chair of the NASCLA Contractors Committee. Stephen serves on the Board of Directors for The Environmental Information Association. He has held commercial and residential contractor licenses in 23 states, CA, and VI. Stephen serves as the Texas St. Jude Walk/Run Sponsorship Committee Chairman. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a not-for-profit charitable organization. He is responsible for establishing fundraising targets in partnership with the event chair. In addition, Stephen is responsible for leading the design and implementation of the strategy to surpass annual fundraising objectives exceeding 300K. Stephen is a Master Mason and Treasurer of Krum Lodge 1453.