Kristopher Thompson brings over 20 years of experience in meeting and event management, currently serving as Vice President of Operations at First Watch Strategies and Events. He holds a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and a master's degree in Meeting and Event Management from San Diego State University.

His extensive career includes working with renowned organizations such as Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and the American Automobile Association. Kristopher has managed large-scale public events, including Disney’s Christmas Day Parade filming, grand openings, press events, political engagements, and movie premieres. Before joining First Watch, he played a key role in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, overseeing critical operations such as transportation, emergency response, safety, and security.

Kristopher has been instrumental in incorporating LGBTQ+ clients into First Watch Strategies and Events’ portfolio, working with Pride festivals such as Come Out With Pride (Orlando, FL), Capital Pride (Washington, DC), and WorldPride 2025 (Washington, DC).