Craig Thompson

Vice Chancellor University Relations UW-Madison

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

About

Experience

  • Wisconsin Department of Transportation (7 yrs 7 mos)
    • Chief executive officer at the Wisconsin department of transportation
      Jan 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

    • Secretary
      Jan 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

  • Executive Director at Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin
    May 2007 - Jan 2019 · 11 yrs 9 mos

    TDA is a membership organization consisting of over 400 transportation-related interests, private businesses, labor organizations, chambers of commerce and local governments. The executive director ensures that every member receives timely information and analysis regarding road, air, transit, rail and port issues occurring in Wisconsin and across the nation. TDA is a frequent resource for all types of media on transportation related issues. www.tdawisconsin.org

  • WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association (15 yrs 8 mos)
    • Legislative Director
      Jan 1997 - Apr 2007 · 10 yrs 4 mos

      Oversight of legislative program for state association representing all 72 Wisconsin Counties at the state and federal level.

    • Legislative Associate
      Sep 1991 - Dec 1996 · 5 yrs 4 mos

      Track legislation and work to develop and secure passage of legislative proposals for Wisconsin counties in the areas of health and human services, county organization and administration and transportation.