Sam Thornton

Sam Thornton is a seasoned marketing professional currently serving as a Senior Business Analyst in Marketing Operations at COUNTRY Financial® since February 2022. Prior to this role, Sam held positions at TRUCE Software, progressing from Marketing/Copywriting Intern to Marketing Associate in Corporate Communications from May 2019 to February 2022. Experience also includes a role as a Student Professional at St. Johns Catholic Newman Center, where responsibilities included managing front office operations and assisting residents. Additionally, Sam contributed as a Partner and Client Relations Lead at Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations. Sam holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Illinois State University, expected to graduate in May 2026.