James Scott Thornton

Background

Thornton, James Scott was born on August 23, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Thomas George and Iris Irene Thornton.

Education

Bachelor, U. Olso, 1972; Bachelor, Eastern Washington U., 1976; Master of Science, Eastern Washington U., 1977.

Career

With, United States Air Force, 1961; advance through grades to master sergeant, United States Air Force, 1972; flight commander, United States Air Force, S.E. Asia, 1964-1966; medical administrator, United States Air Force, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, 1966-1968, 72-73; medical administrator, United States Air Force, Oslo, 1968-1972; resigned, United States Air Force, 1973; president, N.W. Training Cons., Spokane, Washington, 1973-1978; executive director, American Heart Association, Spokane, 1978-1983; executive vice president, American Heart Association, San Jose, California, 1983-1989; vice president field services California Affiliate, American Heart Association, 1987-1998. Adjunct instructor Eastern Washington U., C. Cheney, 1977-1980. Consultant, speaker ThorntonLeadership Group International, San Jose, since 1983.

Achievements

• James Scott Thornton has been listed as a noteworthy Consultant, trainer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member SEITAR, Association United Way Agilysys (president San Jose chapter 1987-1988), American Society Association Executives, Northern California Society Association Executives (board directors, Chairman.South Bay chapter 1987-1989), International Platform Association, American MotorcyclistAssn., Rotary.

Connections

Married Diana Louise Barker, November 18, 1961. Children: James Scott Junior, Christian Stuart.

Father:

Thomas George Thornton

Mother:

Iris Irene Thornton

Spouse:

Diana Louise Barker

child:

James Scott Junior Thornton

child:

Christian Stuart Thornton