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Brent Wouters Named CEO of the Thompson Family Office to Lead Strategic Growth and Development
The Thompson Family Office, representing the business interests of the J Cleo Thompson, Sr. and J Cleo Thompson, Jr. family, has appointed Brent Wouters as Chief Executive Officer of the Thompson Family Office as of July 2025.
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