Background
Thornton, Brian was born on April 18, 1939 in Huddersfield, England. Son of Frank and Mary (Ellam) Thornton.
Thornton, Brian was born on April 18, 1939 in Huddersfield, England. Son of Frank and Mary (Ellam) Thornton.
Student, Regional College Arts, Bradford, England, 1956-1958; student, Bradford U., 1960-1961.
Management trainee, commercial printers, 1956-1960; sales manager, York (England) Graphic Arts, 1960-1965; marketing manager, Church Missionary Society, Sierra Leone, 1965-1968; co-director, Craven group Advertising Agilysys, Leeds, England, 1968-1972; general advocacy secretary, National Children's Home, London, 1972-1981; chief executive, Methodist Public House, London, Peterborough, since 1982. Board directors Epworth Hotels, England. Managing director Ivatt Way Management Property, Peterborough, since 1993.
Chairman international publications World Methodist Council, 1987-1996. Trustee Wesley House, Cambridge, England, since 1990.
Married Brenda Hickman, August 4, 1962. 2 children.