Abe Thompson

Abe Thompson

Abraham, "Abe" Thompson has extensive business consulting, business management, broadcasting, marketing, public relations, media entertainment and production experience. Abe is known throughout the U.S. and abroad as a broadcaster, author, educator, businessman, business consultant, motivational speaker and producer. He is regularly called upon to deliver keynote speeches at events throughout the country. Abe is President/CEO of Partnership Radio and an instructor in the Media Department at Kennedy King College. A successful businessman and consultant, Abe was formerly principal manager for Specialty Care, a health care out-source company which provides hospital management, physician and clinical management and training and education in the health industry. Abe was also formerly an instructor at Columbia College in both the Media and Broadcast Departments. An Emmy Award-Winning Executive Producer and Producer, Abe has participated in the marketing of films and international events since 1991, including the Cancun Jazz festival, Sinbad's Soul Music Festival in St. Martin and the Latino Film Festival. An icon in the broadcasting industry, Abe has served as Station Manager for WVAZ-FM in Chicago, Illinois, Chief Operating Officer of Silver Star Communications in Detroit, Michigan, Vice President and Station Manager at Gannet Company, Inc.'s WVON-AM and WGCI-FM. A published author, his first book, My Thoughts, Your Book, Our Journey, for his son, Phoenix, was published in 2000. Passionate about serving the community and the educational needs of our youth, Abe served as Chairman of the 1984 UNCF Special Promotions Committee, as well as the UNCF Telethon, he is a past board member of the Emergency Fund for Needy People, Volunteers of America, Safe Foundation, Rainbow Push and Served on the Clear Channel Advisory Board. Abe has received numerous media and community awards. He is currently a member of Rotary One, Board Member of the Christian Industrial League and A Safe Haven, as well as a member of the Board of the National Association of Black Screenwriters.