Full Name:
Dierdre 'Dee' Thornton
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: Don; 3 Children
Birth Place:
South Fulton, TN
Home City:
Carmel, IN
Religion:
Church of Christ
MBA, Indiana Wesleyan University., 2001-2003
BS, Marketing and Public Relations, University of Louisville, 1978-1982
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Indiana, District 5, 2018, 2020
No caucus information on file.
Public Speaker, International Business College, 2017-present
District Manager/Business Coach, Avon Limited Liability Company, 2013-2018
Principal Consultant, Pitney Bowes/Novitex, 2013-2014
Managing Principal, Communication Services, Xerox Corporation, 2006-2012
Document Solutions Manager, Xerox Corporation, 2001-2007
Post Sale Revenue Manager/Customer Satisfaction and Services Manager/Manager of Sales Operations, Xerox, 1998-2001
Major Account Sales Manager, Xerox, 1994-1997
Advisor, Madison County 4-H Extension, 2018-present
Member, Advisory Board, Mayor's Advisory Commission on Human Relations, City of Carmel, 2010-present
Member, Advisory Board, Minority Engineering Program of Indianapolis (MEPI), 2007-2010
Program Leader, Black Womens Leadership Council (BWLC), 2010
Father's Occupation:
Veteran, Union Worker and Small Business Entrepreneur.
Favorite Book:
The Bible, self development books, mysteries, and autobiographies. My most recent reads have included "Jump," by Steve Harvey, "The Rhythm of Life," by Matthew Kelly, "You're a Badass," by Jen Sincero, "Grit to Great," by Linda Kaplin Thaler and Robin Kovel, "The Energy Bus," by Jon Gordon, "White Rage," by Carol Anderson, "Hillbilly Elegy," by J.D. Vance, and "On Tyranny," by Timothy Snyder. I am currently reading "Love First Ending Hate Before It's Too Late," by Don Mclaughlin.
Favorite Movie:
"Karate Kid," and anything with Denzel Washington.
Favorite Quote:
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. " - Marianne Williamson
Favorite TV Shows:
"Madame Secretary," "Good Doctor," "Chicago Fire" and "Medicine."
Favorite Type of Music:
Smooth Jazz, Moonshine Roots, R&B, Blues and Country.
Hobbies or Special Talents:
I love to cook, garden, crochet, and golf. I also spend my free time volunteering with Wheeler Mission in Indianapolis.
Mother's Occupation:
Teacher's Aide, Saleswoman and Entrepreneur.