James Thompson

Chairman at HAWKINS, INC.

Net worth: 6 M $ as of 2026-05-30

75 year

63 connections

Process Industries

Non-Energy Minerals

Producer Manufacturing

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James Theodore Thompson is currently Chairman at Hawkins, Inc. since 2009.
Former positions include Co-Chairman at North Star BlueScope Steel LLC, Independent Non-Executive Director at Sims Ltd. from 2009 to 2021, Director roles at Hawkins Chemical, Inc., American Iron & Steel Institute, Inc., Metals Service Center Institute, and Steel Manufacturers Institute, President at Cargill Wire, Executive Vice President-Commercial Division at Mosaic Co. from 2004 to 2007, and President at Cargill Steel Group from 1996 to 2004.
Education includes undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
HAWKINS, INC. 0.18%	2025-07-29	38,195 ( 0.18% )	6 M $	2026-05-30

James Thompson active positions

Companies	Position	Start
HAWKINS, INC.	Chairman	-

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Former positions of James Thompson

Companies	Position	End
SIMS LIMITED	Director/Board Member	2021-11-09
Mosaic Co. /Old/ Mosaic Co. /Old/ Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Produces phosphates and potash fertilizers	Corporate Officer/Principal	2006-12-31
Cargill Steel Group	President	2003-12-31
Hawkins Chemical, Inc. Hawkins Chemical, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures and distributes specialty chemicals	Director/Board Member	-
Steel Manufacturers Institute	Director/Board Member	2011-05-03

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Private companies	11
Hawkins, Inc. Hawkins, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures and distributes sodium hypochlorite & specialty chemicals	Process Industries
Sims Ltd. Sims Ltd. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Provides metals and electronics recycling solutions	Non-Energy Minerals
Hawkins Chemical, Inc. Hawkins Chemical, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures and distributes specialty chemicals	Process Industries
Cargill Wire Cargill Wire Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Manufactures steel wire	Producer Manufacturing
Mosaic Co. /Old/ Mosaic Co. /Old/ Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Produces phosphates and potash fertilizers	Process Industries
University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
North Star BlueScope Steel LLC North Star BlueScope Steel LLC SteelNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures hot rolled steel products	Non-Energy Minerals
American Iron & Steel Institute, Inc. American Iron & Steel Institute, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Engages in iron & steel industry	Producer Manufacturing
Metals Service Center Institute
Steel Manufacturers Institute
Cargill Steel Group