Ivan G. Thompson

Ivan is a retired Air Force officer with 24 years of service, a St. Louis native, and a proud father of five children. Ivan is a 1986 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. He graduated with military distinction and as the Outstanding Cadet in Organizational Behavior. Ivan earned his Master’s degree in Management from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in 1995. He is an author, speaker, seasoned business consultant, accomplished singer/songwriter, and actor.

Ivan’s books on diversity in the military have garnered rave reviews and are available on Amazon/Audible. Ivan has over 25 years of experience consulting, conducting senior leadership off-sites, and strategic planning sessions. He served as Deputy Director of the Defense Business Practice Implementation Board. As the Deputy, he helped facilitate Task Groups for the Secretary of Defense comprised of senior DoD civilians and retired and active Fortune 500 CEOs.

Ivan has authored numerous Christian books. These books are available on Amazon.com, and many are available as audiobooks on Audible.com. Ivan’s books give Scriptural advice and comfort on such topics as being a Christian in the workplace, being a better father, discovering your purpose, finding the “Next” step in your purpose/destiny, God’s healing power, growing in confidence, recovering from brokenness and increasing your skills and abilities in any area. Several of these book and audiobook titles have also been made available in Spanish.

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