Bridgepoint Luncheons
The purpose of Bridgepoint luncheons and dinners is to stimulate people’s thinking about their values, priorities and attitudes and to hear from a leader in his or her field talk about faith, leadership and personal integrity, as well as other topics of interest to business people. The luncheons and dinners are conducted every 6-8 weeks and usually last for an hour to an hour and a half. Each event includes a time of networking, a delicious meal, an inspirational speaker and, time permitting, an opportunity for Q & A with the speaker.
Next Bridgepoint Luncheon - Friday, June 15, 12:00-1:15
"The Secret of My Success"
- Special Guest: Our special guest is Fred D. Thompson, Jr., Chief Administrative Officer, Thompson Hospitality Corp.
- When: Friday, June 15, 12:00-1:15 pm, at Maggiano's Little Italy, Second Floor Banquet Area, Tyson's II Galleria Mall, 2001 International Drive, McLean, VA 22102. (Directions)
- Cost: $20 per person (includes lunch, program and free parking). The cost is $10 for first-time guests and those in transition.
- Registration and payment: Register online at Bridgepoint Connections by Wed, June 13.
- For more information, contact Phil Kratovil at 703-937-1897 or phil.kratovil@viennapres.org.
Special Guest - Fred D. Thompson, Jr.
- Fred D. Thompson, Jr.
Fred D. Thompson, Jr. is the Chief Administrative Officer of Thompson Hospitality, the nation’s largest minority-owned food service company and one of the largest minority-owned businesses in the United States.
Founded in 1992 by Warren M. Thompson, and headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Thompson Hospitality currently employs over 2,500 food service professionals and provides meals at restaurants, businesses and institutions in 46 states and four foreign countries. The restaurant and retail division operates five different concepts with 18 unique locations in the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC area, serving over 1.9 million guests each year. Restaurants include the Austin Grill, the American Tap Room, Be Right Burger and the Marvelous Market.
Fred Thompson has been with Thompson Hospitality since its inception. The brother of founder Warren Thompson, Fred monitors and maintains corporate overhead costs and services, including vendor contracts, subcontracts, commissions and procurement contract negotiations. Fred is also responsible for client relations in the contract food service sector of Thompson Hospitality.
Fred Thompson has nearly 20 years experience in purchasing and procurement, having served as small and minority business opportunities coordinator for the city of Newport News, Virginia. Fred earned a BA in classical studies from Hampden-Sydney College in 1979, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Virginia in 1981.
At the luncheon, Mr. Thompson will share some of the principles that has enabled his company to become one of the most successful minority owned businesses in America. He will also share how his faith in God has contributed to his personal fulfillment and professional success.