Celebrity Dancer: Kristen Thompson

Kristen Thompson –

A fourth generation Oklahoman, Thompson grew up in Fort Gibson and is a proud graduate of The University of Oklahoma. Over the last decade, Kristen and her husband, Bryce, have started and grown multiple small businesses in the commercial construction and hospitality industries. Cumulatively, their businesses provide over 200 quality jobs for Oklahomans in the Oklahoma City metro area. 

Prior to joining the Senate, Thompson served her community in various ways. In addition to volunteering in her children’s public schools for years, she was a member of the Visit Edmond Tourism board, representing the restaurant industry. While on the Visit Edmond Board, Kristen also served on the youth sports and event growth strategies subcommittees, identifying opportunities to increase tourism revenue. Currently, she serves on the Tri Delta Children’s Foundation, a 501©(3) that focuses on supporting Oklahoma’s pediatric cancer organizations. 

Kristen is married to her high school sweetheart Bryce, and together they have three children: Brice, Graham, and Brooks. The Thompson family has attended Frontline Church since 2012.

QUESTIONS:

If you were to pick one song to describe you as a person, what song would you choose? *

What famous celebrity would play you in a movie about your life? Kristen Bell. She plays characters that are high energy and spirited.

Share one interesting fact with the public that they may not know about you? My husband Bryce and I are high school sweethearts. We met when I asked him to Junior prom and he didn’t know my name!

What is your “signature dance move?” I’m a big fan of the jazz hands. Elaine Benes’ little kicks come in a close second.

What are you most looking forward to about the Edmond’s Dancing with the Stars event and supporting the Edmond Chamber of Commerce? I agreed to do Dancing With The Stars because it’s hard for me to tell Sherry “no”!  The Edmond Chamber brings business owners and civic minded members of our community together to improve the overall health and wellbeing of Edmond. I am so proud to partner with the Chamber, and continue to ensure the Edmond area is the best place to live, work and raise a family!