Background
Thornton, Edmund B. was born on March 9, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of George A. and Suzanne W. Thornton.
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Edmund B. Thornton
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Edmund B. Thornton, American philanthropist. Recipient Conservation Service award unites states department Interior, 1973. Member Illinois Manufacturers" Association (director) 1969-1975, chairman 1975), National Association of Manufacturers, Illinois State Chamber of C. (director 1972-1978), United States Chamber of Commerce, National Industrial Sand Association (director) 1968-1973), Explorers.
Education
Bachelor, Yale University, 1954.
Career
With Number.Trust Company, Chicago, 1957-1959. Assistant secretary, assistant treasurer Ottawa Silica Company (Illinois), 1959-1961, vice president corporate development, 1961-1962, president, chief exec.officer, 1962-1975, Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, 1975-1983, Chairman of the Board, 1983-1986. Director, vice president Ottawa National Bank.
Delaware Republican National Convention, 1964-1984, precinct committeeman, 1978-1992.
Chairman LaSalle County Republican Central Committee, 1980-1992, Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Commission, 1985;president Ottawa Silica Company Foundation. Director Illinois State Museum, 1994.
First lieutenant United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1954-1956. President Edmund B. Thornton Foundation.
Achievements
Membership
Delaware Republican National Convention, 1964-1988, precinct committeeman, 1978-1992. Chairman LaSalle County Republican Central Committee, 1980-1992, Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Commission, 1985-2004. President Ottawa Silica Company Foundation, Edmund B. Thornton Foundation, Ottawa, since 1986.
Member National Rifle Association (life), National Association Manufacturers, United States Chamber of Commerce, National Industrial Sand Association (director 1968-1973), Illinois Manufacturers' Association (director 1969-1975, chairman 1975), Illinois State Chamber of C. (director 1972-1978), Explorers Club, University Club Chicago, Chicago Club, Raquet Club, Adventurers Club, Elks.
Connections
Children from previous marriage: Thomas, Jonathan, Susan, Amanda. Married Susan Feldhaus. 1 child, Taylor.
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Political Party
Republican
Education
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1954
Career
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1957 - 1959
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2007
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2007