Floyd Thompson served as 57th Post Commander, 1976-1977. He previously served as the Post's 51st Commander, 1970-1971.
Born March 5, 1922, in Chicago, Floyd moved to Naperville Illinois at the age of two and called Naperville home for the rest of his life. He graduated from Naperville High School in 1941, before serving as a radioman first class in the Coast Guard during World War II. Upon returning from military service, he founded the Naperville Cab Company in 1947, while attending North Central College (NCC). Floyd received his B.A. from NCC in 1950 and his masters of science in education from Northern Illinois University in 1963.
Floyd devoted his career to educating young adults. He served as director of admissions at NCC from 1950 to 1964, during which time he was a founding member and parliamentarian of The National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC), and president of the Illinois chapter.
He was a member, commander and chaplain of American Legion Post #43. Floyd participated in the Hurrah Program for District #203, World War II Living History and the Shanower September 11 Memorial Committee.
An honorary lifetime member of the Naperville YMCA, Floyd served as YMCA board president, board member and member of the International Committee of YMCA World Service. Floyd also loved officiating at local high school and college track meets, organized a Summer Olympics program for neighborhood children and helped bring Santa Claus to Naperville families during the Christmas season for many years.
