Jason Thompson (politician)
Jason Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Johnson |
| Constituency | 3rd District |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Brigham Young University (BA, MPA) |
Jason Edward Thompson is an American entrepreneur and politician serving as a member of the Utah House of Representatives representing the 3rd district. Elected in November 2024, he assumed office on January 1, 2025.[1][2][3] He is the former mayor of River Heights, Utah.[4][5]
Education
Thompson graduated with a bachelor's degree in History and Political Science from Brigham Young University and a Master of Public Administration from Brigham Young University.[6][7]
Career
Jason Thompson has started various businesses. In 2011, he co-founded Fox Pest Control, which grew to become the 14th largest pest control company in the U.S. before it's acquisition by Rollins, Inc. in 2023.[8] Thompson owns and operates several businesses in Cache Valley.[9][10]
Personal Life
Thompson resides in River Heights, Utah, with his wife, Dana, and their six children.[11][12] He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[13]
References
- ^ "Jason Thompson (Utah)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
- ^ "Representative Page | Utah House of Representatives". Retrieved 2025-05-30.
- ^ Release, News (2024-01-05). "Jason Thompson announces candidacy for Utah House District 3". Utah Policy. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ University, Utah State. "Jason Thompson". huntsman.usu.edu. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
- ^ "Independent candidate for Utah House District 3 talks water, housing, reproductive health care". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
- ^ "Utah State Rep. Jason Thompson - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
- ^ University, Utah State. "Jason Thompson". huntsman.usu.edu. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
- ^ Inc, Rollins (5 April 2023). "Rollins, Inc. completes acquisition of Fox Pest Control, a leading pest management company". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Release, News (2024-01-05). "Jason Thompson announces candidacy for Utah House District 3". Utah Policy. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ University, Utah State. "Jason Thompson". huntsman.usu.edu. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
- ^ "Utah State Rep. Jason Thompson - Biography | LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
- ^ Release, News (2024-01-05). "Jason Thompson announces candidacy for Utah House District 3". Utah Policy. Retrieved 2025-05-30.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ "Jason Thompson (Utah)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-05-30.