Adam Thompson

Moderator (2013-15)— Head of WCC's Church Council and Executive Team. Helped make major decisions on budgets, personnel, and strategic planning. Ran annual and monthly meetings. Oversaw the fundraising and construction of WCC's $8.7MM capital campaign. Guided the church through a major local affordable housing, resulting in a $500K financial commitment and community engagement that eventually led to the Cranberry Ridge housing development. Major involvement in constitutional and governance… Show more

Moderator (2013-15)— Head of WCC's Church Council and Executive Team. Helped make major decisions on budgets, personnel, and strategic planning. Ran annual and monthly meetings. Oversaw the fundraising and construction of WCC's $8.7MM capital campaign. Guided the church through a major local affordable housing, resulting in a $500K financial commitment and community engagement that eventually led to the Cranberry Ridge housing development. Major involvement in constitutional and governance restructuring, and discernment of core values.

Served and chaired numerous boards and committees since 1999, including Executive Team, Church Council, Planning Committee, Nominating Board (chair and member), Communications Board, Board of Fellowship (chair and member), and Generosity Board.

Contemporary service worship leader since it's inception in 2002.

High School leader 2005-2008. Show less

Active and passionate volunteer with ALZ MN/ND. Since my mother's diagnosis in the fall of 2010, my family has personally raised nearly $400,000—through the Walk to End ALZ, The Longest Day, and our personal Bash for Brains event— to support research and outreach in the fight to #EndALZ.

As a member of the Revenue Committee, I work to drive personal and corporate participate in ALZ MN/ND events, encourage corporate and small business support in the MSP community, and determine the best… Show more

Active and passionate volunteer with ALZ MN/ND. Since my mother's diagnosis in the fall of 2010, my family has personally raised nearly $400,000—through the Walk to End ALZ, The Longest Day, and our personal Bash for Brains event— to support research and outreach in the fight to #EndALZ.

As a member of the Revenue Committee, I work to drive personal and corporate participate in ALZ MN/ND events, encourage corporate and small business support in the MSP community, and determine the best fundraising strategy and tactics to continue to fund research and awareness. Show less

Joined the Board of Directors as a way to serve three passions; theater, kids, and the Wayzata community. Focused on long and short-term strategic planning for the company, securing seasonal and annual sponsorships, and driving support for their current capital campaign to complete the purchase and remodel of a new location. Co-emceed their annual gala in 2018 and 2019.

Served as both head and assistant coach for my son's baseball teams since he started playing in the summer of 2013. Focus on teaching the boys the fundamentals of the game, how to respect the game, and how to have a great time playing the best sport in the world.

Work with kids of all ages (2-10) on the proper technique of downhill skiing, staying safe on the hills, and developing a love for the sport.

Relate Counseling Center is a nonprofit community-based mental health center. Relate has been a leading provider of outpatient assessments and counseling services to individuals of all ages, couples and families in the western suburbs of Minneapolis since 1969. Relate strives to be in the forefront of identifying needs in the community and providing the best possible care at the lowest cost.

The Plymouth Wayzata Youth Softball Association (PWYSA) promotes the game of fastpitch softball as a means to teach girls the value of teamwork and sportsmanship, to enhance self esteem and to develop softball skills - all in a positive environment.

For more than 75 years, it’s been our honor to serve the Wayzata, Lake Minnetonka community. We believe in the startups, the dreamers, the hardworkers, the need to do what it take-ers. We believe that local businesses are the heart and soul of a community. But that’s not what makes us unique. We believe It’s about the people, and this place. And together, we’re better. There’s something inspiring and magical here. Come be a part of it.