Background
Thorpe, James Alfred was born on April 19, 1929 in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James and Charlotte Ann (Brearley) Thorpe.
Thorpe, James Alfred was born on April 19, 1929 in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James and Charlotte Ann (Brearley) Thorpe.
Bachelor of Science, Northeastern University, 1951.
Assistant superintendent production, Fall River Gas Company, 1951-1955; chief engineer, Lake Shore Gas Company, Ashtabula, Ohio., 1955-1957; consultant, Stone & Webster Management Corporation, 1958-1967; president, Washington Natural Gas Company, Seattle, 1972; chairman, chief Executive officer, Washington Natural Gas Company, 1980-1994; also chairman, chief Executive officer, director, Washington Energy Company. Director Sea First Corporation.
Board of directors Salvation Army. Member American Gas Association, Pacific Coast Gas Association (president 1977-1978), Rainier Club (Seattle).
Married Maxine Elva Thompson, March 4, 1950. Children: James Alfred, Peter R., David T., Carol L., Mark W.