Background
LaCount, Jill Marie Thorn was born on August 17, 1961 in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Kenneth Milo and Judy Sheila (Funk) Thorn.
LaCount, Jill Marie Thorn was born on August 17, 1961 in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Kenneth Milo and Judy Sheila (Funk) Thorn.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration, Illinois Wesleyan University, 1984. Master of Business Administration in Finance, Sangamon State University, 1986. Postgraduate, United States International University, 1987.
Juris Doctor, National University, 1990. Master of Arts in Organizational Management, University Phoenix, 1992. Doctor of Philosophy in Human Behavior, LaJolla University, 1992.
Postgraduate, United States International University, since 1987.
Finance analyst, Illinois Department Insurance, Springfield, 1984; finance analyst, General Dynamics Space Systems, San Diego, 1986-1987; accountant, Center Illinois Public Svc. Company, Springfield, 1985-1986; functional contractor/cost accountant, Northern Telecom Electronics, San Diego, 1987-1990; professor cost accounting, National U., San Diego, 1987-1993; professor accounting and law, Palomar Community College, San Marcos, California, 1989-1993; member of faculty, chair accounting Department, University Phoenix, San Diego, since 1990; business professor, LaJolla U., San Diego, since 1991; contractor, Sanoh Manufacturing Corporation, San Diego, 1990-1993. Owner, president D & J Cons., Waterloo, Iowa, since 1991.
Volunteer, coach gymnastics Special Olympics, Bloomington, Illinois, 1981-1986. Advisor Junior Achievement, Springfield, 1984-1986, business consultant, San Diego, 1986-1990. Member American Bar Association, American Management Association, National Management Association, American Business Women's Association, Institute Management Accountants, Toastmasters (founding president Telemasters chapter 1988-1990).
Married David William LaCount, December 26, 1987. Children: Ryan Timothy, Patrick Allen, Michael David, Emily Anne.