Background
Thorn, James Douglas was born on May 20, 1959 in Tyler, Texas, United States. Son of Douglas Howard and Patricia Ann Thorn.
Thorn, James Douglas was born on May 20, 1959 in Tyler, Texas, United States. Son of Douglas Howard and Patricia Ann Thorn.
Student, University of Mary, Manama, Bahrain, 1982. Student, Southwest Texas State University, 1986. Student, Louisiana State University, 1989.
Student, West Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1992. Student, Berlitz School Languages, 1993. Student, Savage University, 1999.
Student, Harvard University, 1999. Student, University California, San Diego, 1999. Student, North Carolina State University, 2001.
3d officer Jackson Marine S.A., Manama, 1981. Construction foreman Brown & Root S.A., 1982-1983. Barge officer Rezayat/Brown & Root E.C., 1983-1984.
Safety inspector Brown & Root United States of America, Carson, California, 1987-1988, senior safety inspector Taft, Louisiana, 1988-1989. Project safety manager Brown & Root Braun, Institute, West Virginia, 1989-1993, manager safety and health Philadelphia, 1993-1994. Safety superintendent Brown & Root, Carson, California, 1994.
Safety/security manager Los Angeles Export Terminal, 1995-1997. Safety and environmental manager Savage Pacific Services, Terminal Island, California, 1998-1999. Regional safety and environmental manager western United States of America operations Savage Industries, 1999-2000.
Loss control consultant Aon Risk Services, Costa Mesa, California, 2000-2001. Director training Masco Construction Services, Poway, since 2001. Safety consultant Association Builders and Contractors, Charleston, West Virginia, 1990-1993, chairman safety seminar, 1991-1993.
Drill monitor Kanawha Valley Emergency Preparedness Council, South Charleston, West Virginia, 1990-1993. Vice president Arco Contractors Safety Council, Carson, 1995-1996. Occupational Safety and Health Administration 500 instructor.
Youth counsellor Neon League, St. Albans, West Virginia, 1991. Den leader cub scouts Boy Scouts American, 1991-1993. Vice president Area Contractors Safety Council, 1995-1996.
Board directors Johnnie Johnson Tennis Tournament for Boys and Girls Clubs, 1996-1998. Member American Industrial Hygiene Association, American Society Safety Engineers, National Association EMTs, Team 911, Great Wall of Texas Society, Angels Booster Club (board directors 1995-1997, 1st vice president 1996-1997), Rams Booster Club (board directors 1995) now NFL Booster Club of Orange County (board directors since 1996, board directors Johnnie Johnson Pro/Celebrity Tennis Tournament for Boys and Girls Clubs 1997-1998).
Married Carren Nadeau, September 26, 1998. Children: Bosco, Tanner.