Jerry Thornton
President at Dream Catchers Educational Consulting, Inc.
Profile
Jerry Sue Thornton is currently the Director at Clear Channel Media & Entertainment, Inc., The American Association of Community Colleges, Parkwood Corp.
(Ohio), League for Innovation in the Community College, Republic Powdered Metals, Inc., JobsOhio, Campus District, Inc., The Quadrangle, and Dream Catchers Educational Consulting, Inc. She is also a Trustee at Playhouse Square Foundation and The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc. Previously, Dr. Thornton served as an Independent Director at American Greetings Corp.
from 2000 to 2013, Independent Director at Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. from 1994 to 2019, Director at National City Corp.
in 2009, Director at OfficeMax, Inc., Independent Director at RPM International, Inc. from 1999 to 2017, Director at FirstEnergy Corp.
from 2015 to 2019, Independent Director at Orbital Infrastructure Group, Inc. from 2021 to 2023, Secretary & Director at Greater Cleveland Partnership, Director at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Director at University Hospitals Health System, Inc., Director at American Family Insurance Co. from 2001 to 2011, Director at United Way of Greater Cleveland, Director at The Cleveland Foundation, Director at The Mandel Foundation, Independent Director at Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. from 2015 to 2022, President at Century College in 1992, Trustee at The Cleveland Museum of Art, and President-Emeritus at Cuyahoga Community College from 1992 to 2013.
She was also the President at Lakewood College from 1985 to 1991.
Dr. Thornton holds a doctorate degree from The University of Texas at Austin and undergraduate and graduate degrees from Murray State University (Kentucky).
Jerry Thornton active positions
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc.
 The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that exists to engage, teach, and inspire through the power of Rock and Roll. The company was foundedby Ahmet Ertegun in 1983 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Director/Board Member | - |
Playhouse Square Foundation
 Playhouse Square Foundation Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Playhouse Square Foundation is a non-for-profit performing arts center that aims to engage individuals and attract guests to its annual events. The organization offers real estate services, space rentals and group and private tours. The organization was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Director/Board Member | - |
Clear Channel Media & Entertainment , Inc.
 Clear Channel Media & Entertainment , Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Clear Channel Radio is a leading radio company focused on serving local communities across the U.S. with an audience of more than 110 million listeners choosing Clear Channel Radio programming each week. The company's content can be heard on AM/FM stations, HD digital radio channels, on the Internet, at iheartradio.com and on the iheartradio mobile application on iPods and smart phones, and used via navigation systems from TomTom, Garmin and others. The company's operations include radio broadcasting, syndication and independent media representation. Clear Channel Radio is a division of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. a leading global media and entertainment company. | Director/Board Member | 2009-05-25 |
| Campus District, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Quadrangle
 The Quadrangle Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The Quadrangle is an independent living community that offers a vibrant lifestyle. The private company is based in Haverford, PA. It is part of the Monogram Collection of Sunrise. | Director/Board Member | - |
The American Association of Community Colleges
 The American Association of Community Colleges Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is the primary advocacy organization for the nation's community colleges. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The association represents over 1,100 two-year, associate degree-granting institutions and more than 12 million students. Walter G. Bumphus has been the CEO of the American company since 2010. | Director/Board Member | - |
| League for Innovation in the Community College | Director/Board Member | - |
| Dream Catchers Educational Consulting, Inc. | President | - |
| Republic Powdered Metals, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Jerry Thornton
| The University of Texas at Austin | Doctorate Degree |
| Murray State University (Kentucky) | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Distribution Services |
| RPM INTERNATIONAL INC. | Process Industries |
| FIRSTENERGY CORP. | Utilities |
| BARNES & NOBLE EDUCATION, INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 24 |
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American Greetings Corp.
 American Greetings Corp. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables American Greetings Corp. designs, manufactures, and sells greeting cards and social expression products. It offers greeting cards, gift packaging, party goods, giftware, and stationery as well as custom display fixtures. The firm's products include gift wrap & bags, party goods, and stickers. The company was founded by Jacob Sapirstein in 1906 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Consumer Non-Durables |
National City Corp.
 National City Corp. Major BanksFinance The Group's principal activities are to provide commercial and retail banking, consumer finance, asset management, mortgage financing and payment processing services. The asset management includes both institutional asset and personal wealth management. The Group also provides home equity line of credit which consists of revolving lines of credit secured by residential real estate. Other consumer loans include installment loans for automobiles, boats and recreational vehicles, student loans. The Group provides credit card services and insurance services also. As on 31-Dec-2007, the Group operates through 1,400 branch banking offices and 4100 retail and wholesale mortgage offices located throughout the United States. On 05-Jan-2007, the Group acquired Fidelity Bankshares, Inc. | Finance |
| OfficeMax, Inc. /Old/ | Retail Trade |
Orbital Infrastructure Group, Inc.
 Orbital Infrastructure Group, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Orbital Infrastructure Group, Inc. engages in the acquisition, development and commercialization of electro-mechanical products and technologies worldwide. It operates through the following segments: Electric Power, Telecommunications and Renewables. The Electric Power segment provides comprehensive infrastructure solutions to customers in the electric power industry. The Telecommunications segment provides enterprise solutions to the cable and telecommunication industries. The Renewables segment focuses on utility-scale solar construction. The company was founded on April 21, 1998 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Industrial Services |
Playhouse Square Foundation
Playhouse Square Foundation Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Playhouse Square Foundation is a non-for-profit performing arts center that aims to engage individuals and attract guests to its annual events. The organization offers real estate services, space rentals and group and private tours. The organization was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Consumer Services |
Clear Channel Media & Entertainment , Inc.
Clear Channel Media & Entertainment , Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Clear Channel Radio is a leading radio company focused on serving local communities across the U.S. with an audience of more than 110 million listeners choosing Clear Channel Radio programming each week. The company's content can be heard on AM/FM stations, HD digital radio channels, on the Internet, at iheartradio.com and on the iheartradio mobile application on iPods and smart phones, and used via navigation systems from TomTom, Garmin and others. The company's operations include radio broadcasting, syndication and independent media representation. Clear Channel Radio is a division of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. a leading global media and entertainment company. | Consumer Services |
Greater Cleveland Partnership
 Greater Cleveland Partnership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Greater Cleveland Partnership is a business membership association. The firm offers resources include project management, asset to capital, real estate site searches, incentive workforce program assistance and workforce grants assistance. The company was founded in March 2004 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Commercial Services |
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that exists to engage, teach, and inspire through the power of Rock and Roll. The company was foundedby Ahmet Ertegun in 1983 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Consumer Services |
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
 University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center provides medical services. It operates medical, clinical and research centers including cancer, pediatrics, women's health, orthopedics spine, radiology, radiation oncology, neurosurgery, neuroscience, cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, organ transplantation and human genetics. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Health Services |
University Hospitals Health System, Inc.
 University Hospitals Health System, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services University Hospitals Health System, Inc. engages in the provision of health care services. It offers heart and vascular care, neurology, orthopedic surgery, digestive health, urology, cancer care, women’s health, ear, nose and throat care, pediatric care, and emergency and trauma care. The company was founded on May 14, 1866 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Health Services |
American Family Insurance Co.
 American Family Insurance Co. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Part of American Family Insurance Mutual Holding Co., American Family Insurance Co. offers business and personal insurance coverage options for homes, offices, autos, and life. The private company is based in Madison, WI. The company's services include markdowns for switching to American Family, savings that reward safe habits, and bundling insurance for maximum savings. American Family Insurance has been protecting the dreams of its clients for nearly 90 years and has brand ambassadors who inspire others to dream fearlessly. | Finance |
United Way of Greater Cleveland
 United Way of Greater Cleveland Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services United Way of Greater Cleveland provides individual and family services. Its programs include fund raising, volunteer and engagement center, community conversations, young leadership training, and women's leadership council. The company was founded on August 27, 1957 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Health Services |
The Cleveland Museum of Art
 The Cleveland Museum of Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Cleveland Museum of Art exhibits art gallery as an art museum and as one of northeastern Ohio's principal civic and cultural institutions. The museum seeks to bring the meaning of art to the possible audience. The firm's museum also preserves and exhibits collections of art for the public and presents exhibitions and programs. The company was founded in 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio. | Consumer Services |
The Cleveland Foundation
 The Cleveland Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Cleveland Foundation provides social services and life improvement programs. The company was founded by Frederick Harris Goff in January 2, 1914 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Commercial Services |
| The Mandel Foundation | |
The American Association of Community Colleges
The American Association of Community Colleges Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is the primary advocacy organization for the nation's community colleges. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The association represents over 1,100 two-year, associate degree-granting institutions and more than 12 million students. Walter G. Bumphus has been the CEO of the American company since 2010. | Commercial Services |
Parkwood Corp. (Ohio)
 Parkwood Corp. (Ohio) Investment ManagersFinance Parkwood Corp. is a private company based in Cleveland, OH. The company provides a range of financial services including investment, accounting, tax, legal, and estate planning services. | Finance |
| League for Innovation in the Community College | |
| Republic Powdered Metals, Inc. | |
JobsOhio
 JobsOhio Personnel ServicesCommercial Services JobsOhio is designed to drive job creation and new capital investment in through business attraction, retention, and expansion efforts. It provides services to the manufacturing, aerospace and aviation, automotive, biohealth and information technology industries. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. | Commercial Services |
| Campus District, Inc. | |
The Quadrangle
The Quadrangle Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The Quadrangle is an independent living community that offers a vibrant lifestyle. The private company is based in Haverford, PA. It is part of the Monogram Collection of Sunrise. | Health Services |
| Dream Catchers Educational Consulting, Inc. | |
Lakewood College
 Lakewood College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Lakewood College operates colleges. | Consumer Services |
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