Samme Thompson

President at

Telit Associates, Inc.

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Samme L.
Thompson is currently the Director at Partnership for a Connected Illinois, Inc., Director at Sheriff's Meadow Foundation, Director at Jules F Knapp Entrepreneurship Center, Director at entigenlogic LLC, Member at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, President at Telit Associates, Inc., Trustee at The Marine Biological Laboratory, and Member-Visitors Board at Joseph M.
Katz Graduate School of Business.
Previously, Thompson held positions as Director at Arch Wireless, Inc., Director-Strategy & Business Development, SVP at Motorola, Inc., Director at SpectraSite, Inc., Independent Director at Spok Holdings, Inc., Director-Strategic Planning & Development at AT&T Information Systems, Independent Director at American Tower Corp., and Senior Vice President at Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc. Thompson's education includes an undergraduate degree from Prairie View A&M University and an MBA from Joseph M.
Katz Graduate School of Business.

Samme Thompson active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Telit Associates, Inc. Telit Associates, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business consulting services	President	01/01/2002
Partnership for a Connected Illinois, Inc. Partnership for a Connected Illinois, Inc. Partnership for a Connected Illinois, Inc. is a nonprofit organization established in 2009 that works to expand broadband access and advance telehealth services across Illinois. The non-profit company is based in Springfield, IL. The company manages broadband infrastructure investments and collaborates with public and private partners to map coverage, promote digital equity, and support economic development, public safety, education, and healthcare improvements statewide. In 2015, it launched the Illinois Telehealth Initiative to create a neutral forum for stakeholders, fostering telehealth policy, innovation, and service development, with a focus on underserved populations. Recent efforts emphasize behavioral health services for children, particularly through K-12 schools in Cook County and beyond. The company organizes webinars, virtual forums, and awards to engage civic, healthcare, and policy leaders, addressing topics such as youth mental health crises, digital mental health resources, remote patient monitoring, and the impact of COVID-19 on virtual care.	Director/Board Member	-
Sheriff's Meadow Foundation Sheriff's Meadow Foundation Sheriff's Meadow Foundation is a land trust and conservation organization dedicated to preserving the natural, rural landscapes and ecological heritage of Martha’s Vineyard. The non-profit company is based in Vineyard Haven, MA. The foundation manages preserves and sanctuaries across the island, offering public access to habitats such as woodlands, coastal dunes, salt marshes, ponds, and scenic vistas. It emphasizes ecological stewardship, community engagement, and education through programs like guided walks, trail runs, and outdoor experiences for all ages. The foundation manages forest health and wildfire risk, enforces policies to protect conservation values, and allows passive recreation such as hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing, with certain activities regulated to maintain ecological integrity. It is governed by a board of local experts and collaborates with regional conservation partners.	Director/Board Member	-
Jules F Knapp Entrepreneurship Center	Director/Board Member	-
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as independent nonpartisan membership organization that provides insight and influence the public disclosure on critical global issues	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
The Marine Biological Laboratory The Marine Biological Laboratory Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and educational services	Director/Board Member	01/07/2019
Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Director/Board Member	-
entigenlogic LLC entigenlogic LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops computer software solutions for creating searchable databases of information and data	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Samme Thompson

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AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION	Director/Board Member	23/05/2024
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Private companies	17
Arch Wireless, Inc. Arch Wireless, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides paging, wireless messaging and information services	Communications
Motorola, Inc. Motorola, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Develops communication and electronic solutions	Electronic Technology
American Tower Corp. American Tower Corp. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as real estate investment trust that leases space on communications sites to wireless service providers, radio and television broadcast companies	Finance
SpectraSite, Inc. SpectraSite, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides outsourced antenna sites to the wireless communications industry	Communications
Spok Holdings, Inc. Spok Holdings, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Operates as a holding company, which through its subsidiary provides wireless messaging, mobile voice and data and unified communications solutions	Communications
McKinsey & Co., Inc. McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a management consulting firm	Commercial Services
Prairie View A&M University Prairie View A&M University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as independent nonpartisan membership organization that provides insight and influence the public disclosure on critical global issues	Commercial Services
Telit Associates, Inc. Telit Associates, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business consulting services	Commercial Services
Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc. Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc. Regional BanksFinance Provides investment banking services	Finance
The Marine Biological Laboratory The Marine Biological Laboratory Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and educational services	Commercial Services
AT&T Information Systems
Partnership for a Connected Illinois, Inc. Partnership for a Connected Illinois, Inc. Partnership for a Connected Illinois, Inc. is a nonprofit organization established in 2009 that works to expand broadband access and advance telehealth services across Illinois. The non-profit company is based in Springfield, IL. The company manages broadband infrastructure investments and collaborates with public and private partners to map coverage, promote digital equity, and support economic development, public safety, education, and healthcare improvements statewide. In 2015, it launched the Illinois Telehealth Initiative to create a neutral forum for stakeholders, fostering telehealth policy, innovation, and service development, with a focus on underserved populations. Recent efforts emphasize behavioral health services for children, particularly through K-12 schools in Cook County and beyond. The company organizes webinars, virtual forums, and awards to engage civic, healthcare, and policy leaders, addressing topics such as youth mental health crises, digital mental health resources, remote patient monitoring, and the impact of COVID-19 on virtual care.
Sheriff's Meadow Foundation Sheriff's Meadow Foundation Sheriff's Meadow Foundation is a land trust and conservation organization dedicated to preserving the natural, rural landscapes and ecological heritage of Martha’s Vineyard. The non-profit company is based in Vineyard Haven, MA. The foundation manages preserves and sanctuaries across the island, offering public access to habitats such as woodlands, coastal dunes, salt marshes, ponds, and scenic vistas. It emphasizes ecological stewardship, community engagement, and education through programs like guided walks, trail runs, and outdoor experiences for all ages. The foundation manages forest health and wildfire risk, enforces policies to protect conservation values, and allows passive recreation such as hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing, with certain activities regulated to maintain ecological integrity. It is governed by a board of local experts and collaborates with regional conservation partners.
Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Jules F Knapp Entrepreneurship Center
entigenlogic LLC entigenlogic LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops computer software solutions for creating searchable databases of information and data	Technology Services