Ted Thompson

This week’s Cass County Pioneer is Ted Thompson. Atlanta High School football alumni Ted Thompson was born January 17, 1953. After playing football for AHS, Thompson went to Southern Methodist University where he was the starting linebacker and place kicker for three years. Thompson served as team captain his senior year at SMU. His skills and leadership caught the eye of the Houston Oilers, who signed him in 1975, under the management of legendary coach, Bum Phillips. Thompson played for the Oilers for ten years. Then, he took an eight-year hiatus. In 1992, he moved off the field and into scouting. Thompson scouted for the Green Bay Packers for seven years. There, he played a key role in the personnel evaluation and selection which led to Packers’ mid-1990’s resurgence and Superbowl XXXI victory.

Next, Thompson went to work for the Seattle Seahawks as their Vice President of Operations. Once again, Thompson played a key role in rebuilding the then-failing football franchise and helped set the stage for their 2005 Superbowl appearance. But after that, Thompson chose to return to Green Bay, this time as General Manager. From that position, Thompson oversaw building the roster that brought another national victory to the Packers in Superbowl XLV. Following the win, Thompson moved into an advisory role. He was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 2018. He was inducted into the Atlanta High School Hall of Fame in 2020. Thompson passed away at his home in Atlanta on January 20, 2021.

Jobs in and around Cass County

Deputy Sheriff - Patrols and responds to calls for assistance from the public. Enforces Federal, State, and Local laws. Arrests, transports, and books offenders. Testifies in courts. Performs investigation of all reported offenses. Serves warrants and civil process.

Blade Operator - Effectively operate various sizes and models of self propelled motor graders to spread and level dirt, gravel, stone, and other road materials to rough and fine grade specifications in construction and maintenance of county roads.

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Community Health-Core-Atlanta: he LVN serves as a clinical member of Crisis Stabilization Unit treatment team. The LVN is responsible for using the nursing process to meet the needs of clients according to the professional standards of nursing care.

Registered Nurse - Community HealthCore-Atlanta: Under the general direction of the Director of Nursing (DON) and the RCSU RN Nurse Manager is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to meet the needs of patients in the Rapid Crisis Stabilization Unit (RCSU) (involuntary extended observation unit and voluntary crisis residential unit) according to the professional standards of nursing care.

Atlanta Fire Department - Firefighter/EMT positions: Paramedic Preferred. If applicant is EMT, applicant must obtain paramedic certification within two years from date of hire. If applicant is paramedic only, applicant will be sent to the fire academy.

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