Portland Cement Association named Donn C. Thompson, AIA, LEED AP, as residential technology promotion manager. He will oversee the residential technical program and work to enhance cement-based products as a sustainable development solution for home building.

He will work closely with government agencies such as the U.S. Department of Energy and the Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop research initiatives. His responsibilities also include developing PCA's mid-size production builder program and supporting the National Association of Home Builders' green building standards initiative.

Thompson has more than 20 years in building and architecture. He most recently was the commercial projects manager for Reward Wall System where he was responsible for promotion of insulating concrete form technology to commercial markets nationwide.

While as business development manager at Owens Corning/Lite Form International, Thompson was the primary technical support for all U.S. and Canadian customers. He received his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Architecture degrees from University of Illinois, Chicago.