Philip Thornton

Philip Thornton serves as the Vice President of Advancement at the University of Indianapolis, a position held since 2022. Prior experience includes roles as Chief Development Officer for Industrial Engineering at Purdue University from 2019 to 2022 and Chief Development Officer at Theta Chi Fraternity from 2014 to 2019. Earlier in the career, Philip Thornton worked as a Development Officer at Pursuant and as a Capital Campaign Consultant with The Laurus Group between 2006 and 2008. Furthermore, foundational experience includes serving as a Leadership and Education Consultant at Theta Chi Fraternity from 2005 to 2006. Philip Thornton earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Arizona between 2009 and 2011 and holds a Bachelor's degree from San Diego State University, earned from 2001 to 2005.