Background
Thorner, John was born in Great Neck, New York, United States.
professional society administrator
Thorner, John was born in Great Neck, New York, United States.
Bachelor in History and Political Science, Duke U. Master of Science in Journalism, Columbia University Juris Doctor, U. Georgia.
Reporter, The Washington Post, since 1974; reporter, The Associated Press, New York City, since 1974; reporter, Atlanta Constitution, 1974-1977; attorney, National Labor Relations Board, Washington, 1978-1987; environmental counsel, director committee, American Paper Institute environmental counsel, director committee, National Forest Products Association, Washington, 1981-1988; director public affairs, general counsel, Water Environment Federation, Washington, 1988-1994; executive director, Air and Waste Management Association, Pittsburgh, since 1994.