Walt Thrower

Walt Thrower has extensive experience in law enforcement and investigation, currently serving as an Investigator for the North Carolina Medical Board since March 2020. Prior to this role, Walt Thrower had a distinguished career as a Detective in the Major Case Unit at the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office from September 2012 to December 2017. Walt's experience includes tenure with the Drug Enforcement Administration from August 2002 to August 2012, where responsibilities included serving as a Supervisory Special Agent and leading a State & Local Task Force. Earlier in the career, Walt Thrower operated as a Special Agent assisting in establishing the DEA Asheville Office, alongside previous Special Agent positions in New Orleans and Topeka. Walt began in law enforcement as a Police Officer and Canine Handler with the Greensboro Police Department from June 1984 to October 1990. Walt earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University between 1980 and 1984.