Governor Cedric represents a Third Generation of Servants in the Thompson Linage. He is very proud of that Heritage. Some individuals would consider it as Servitude and not the Fine Art of Service. That Royal Service was inherited from his late father Tommy Thompson who served for more than Fifty years at such prestigious establishments as the Hotel Pierre, the Astor and finally for over thirty years at the Warldorf Astoria. He was personal Butler to Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mrs. Douglas MacArthur, wives of the Famous President and General. In addition he worked directly under Conrad and Barron Hilton.

Governor Cedric's training came early in life every Saturday and Sunday learning from the age of three how to set a formal table, etiquette, poise and protocol. That training came in handy later on while interacting with corporate clients and ultimately serving in every capacity the needs Bishop E. Bernard Jordan and Zoe ministries and numerous distinguished Clergy. Event Planning, Fundraising , Formal Dinners, Hosting Domestic and International Dignitaries were just some of the Governor's areas of expertise.

On the home front the duties of Governor Cedric encompassed overseeing the Mansions - Properties, Children, Personal and Social Affairs of the Bishop. No assignment is ever too large or detail too small for the Governor. Royal Service is what the Governor has provided to his numerous clients in the Corporate and Faith Based Communities for over twenty years.

It is now time for Governor Cedric to pass the torch to the next generation by way of Training, Workshops and Consulting. To expand his skill sets and knowledge Governor Cedric is planning a Enrichment Tour in the Fall of 2011. The destinations will be Buckingham Palace, England and The Vatican City, Rome to experience "Royal Service" first hand. This Royal fact finding tour will be a source of information for the Governor's upcoming book on Service.