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David Thompson, DBA

Captain · DISC type SD
Director, VHA ORD Research Volunteer Program at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

David Thompson is a detail-oriented and tenacious leader serving as the Director of the VHA Research Repositories Program. A 30-year U. S. Air Force veteran with a Doctorate in Business Administration, he specializes in strategic planning and change management, focusing on large-scale healthcare operations and team building for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

He is a dedicated advocate for improving veteran healthcare through research participation.

As a veteran himself, he is now leading the national effort to create a modernized connection between VA Research and veteran volunteers.

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Experience
47 Years
Current Role
Director, VHA ORD Research Volunteer Program
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Personality Overview

How David shows up

Planner & Achiever
Consummate Professional
Long-Term Thinker

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Priorities

Topics David cares about

Veteran Research
He directs the VHA's national program to connect veteran volunteers with research opportunities that matter to them, aiming to improve veteran healthcare and well-being.
Healthcare Operations
His career includes over 12 years as Director of Research Operations for the Phoenix VA and 30 years in Healthcare Administration with the USAF.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
Director, VHA ORD Research Volunteer Program
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
1-2010 - 1-2022
Director, Research Operations/Administrative Officer
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
9-2008 - 12-2009
Patient Safety Program Manager
General Dynamics Information Technology
2-2005 - 7-2008
CMSgt -Healthcare Administration
USAF
7-1978 - 7-2008
Healthcare Administration
USAF
In the press

Media appearances

VHA Office of Research and Development Research Volunteer Program – Presentation by David Thompson, DBA. Featured in VA.gov (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
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Education
2011 - 2015
Doctorate Business Administration
Argosy University
2004 - 2007
Master of Arts
Chapman University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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