Patrick Thornton

Patrick Thornton, CPA, has extensive experience in finance and accounting, holding key positions in various organizations since 1992. Thornton began as a Staff Auditor at William Engelter CPA, advancing through roles such as Senior Accountant at GE Capital and Plant Controller at Newell Rubbermaid. Significant leadership roles include Corporate Controller at Primus Green Energy and Regional Controller at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where Thornton managed major financial operations and implemented successful cost reduction initiatives. Currently, Thornton serves as the Director of Accounting at EDF Trading after a tenure as Chief Financial Officer at Manhattan Resources. Education includes a Bachelor of Business in Accounting from Western Illinois University.