CEO (RET.), PIMCO
WHY: Steered Newport Beach investment firm into one of the world’s largest money managers
IN THE NEWS: Thompson Family Foundation donated $3.5M to help Lestonnac Free Clinic renovate its Orange facility; set to become the nation’s first dedicated free surgical center in the U.S.
NOTABLE: Before latest donation, followed the clinic’s work for a dozen years during which time Thompson and his wife, Nancy, donated a million dollars.
QUOTABLE: “I felt this is a great story. It’s a great investment for us. They’ve done the work. It’s a perfect fit. We’re going to spruce up the place. It will get a nice facelift.”
