Michael Thompson is the Chairman of the Lee County Republican Executive Committee and was the founding President of the East Lee Co. Republican Club. Before being elected as Chairman of the LCREC, Michael was the State Director for Florida for America First, empowered by The America Project. Under Michael's leadership, Florida for America First advocated for the America First Policy Agenda with a heavy focus on Election Integrity, 2nd Amendment, Medical Freedom & Parental Rights.

Michael is a native Floridian and has called Lee County, FL. home since 2001. Michael is also a Board Member at the East Lee County Chamber of Commerce and sits on the Lee County Disaster Advisory Council. Michael is the Broker/Owner of Sunrise Realty Network, Inc. located in Lee County, FL.