John Kent Thurston

Background

Thurston, John Kent was born on November 9, 1946 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Carl Givens and Dorothy Louise (Deppensmith) Thurston.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Utah, 1968. Master of Science, American University, 1972.

Career

Principal, Thurston & Associations/Advertising, Washington, 1972-1974; founder, public, The Capital Letter/Investment Newsletter, Washington, 1973-1974; registered representative, Bache Halsey Stuart Investments, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1974-1976; registered representative, Dean Witter Investments, Fort Lauderdale, 1976-1980; account vice president, PaineWebber Investments, Stuart, Florida, 1980-1982; branch manager, PaineWebber Investments, Stuart, Florida, 1982-1985; division insurance coordinator, PaineWebber Investments, Stuart, Florida, 1982-1984; branch manager, PaineWebber Investments, Palm Beach, Florida, 1985-1987; vice president, PaineWebber Investments, Palm Beach, Florida, 1987-1989; senior vice president, division sales manager, PaineWebber Investments, Palm Beach, Florida, 1989-1991; division manager, PaineWebber Investments, Palm Beach, Florida, since 1991. Member of advisory county Paine Webber Insurance, 1984-1990.

Achievements

• John Kent Thurston has been listed as a noteworthy Investment company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of committee, elder Faith Lutheran Church, North Palm Beach, Florida, since 1986. Fundraiser American Heart Association, Palm Beach, 1988. With United States Army, 1968-1971.

Member International Association Finance Planners, Executives Association Palm Beaches, Palm Beach Estate & Trust Roundtable, National Association Estate Planners.

Interests

• Avocations: boating, diving, traveling.

Connections

Married Susan Friebertshauser, April 7, 1973. Children: John Kent III, Christine Allison, Christopher Andrew.

Father:

Carl Givens Thurston

Mother:

Dorothy Louise (Deppensmith) Thurston

Spouse:

Susan Friebertshauser

child:

Christopher Andrew Thurston

child:

Christine Allison Thurston

child:

John Kent III Thurston