Alan S. Thompson

Alan S. Thompson (born 1954)^[1] is a Vice Admiral in the United States Navy. He retired from the U.S. Navy in November 2011 as the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency. He was in this position since November 2008.^[2]

Alan S. Thompson
Official portrait, 2008
Born	1954 (age 70–71)
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1976–2011
Rank	Vice Admiral
Commands	Defense Logistics Agency Naval Supply Systems Command Defense Supply Center
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit
Alma mater	University of California, Los Angeles (BA) Warrington College of Business (MBA) Columbia Business School

Thompson's previous assignments included duty as Commander of the Defense Supply Center in Columbus, Ohio. Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, Commander of the Naval Supply Systems Command, and Chief of Supply Corps.

He previously served as the chief executive officer of HomeSafe Alliance from September 2019 to January 2024.^[3]

Education

• Bachelor of Arts degree in economics, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
• Master of Business Administration degree, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
• Senior Executive Program, Columbia University, New York City