Robert M. Thompson ’55,’06 (Hon.)

Bob Thompson believes in sharing the wealth. He is the retired president and former owner of the Thompson-McCully Company, Michigan’s largest asphalt and paving contracting company. In 1991, he sold the company for $422 million. After the sale, he gave $128 million of his gains to his 550 employees. He also shared his wealth, both financially and in time spent, with his alma mater. He is a Presidents Club member and was honorary chair of the National Campaign Steering Committee. With a $6.7 million pledge, he established the Thompson President’s Leadership Academy Fund for Detroit-area inner-city students showing strong leadership skills.