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Matt Thornton

 
CEO - Thorntons Inc.
 
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Company Name : Thorntons Inc.
 
Company Website : www.thorntonsinc.com
 
Company Address : Store Support Ctr.
10101 Linn Sta. Rd., Louisville, KY,
United States,
 
Matt Thornton Profile :
CEO - Thorntons Inc.
 
Matt Thornton Biography :

As Chief Executive Officer of Thorntons Inc., Matt is responsible for leading Kentucky’s largest privately owned corporation with over one billion dollars in revenue and 2500 employees. Thorntons Inc. owns and operates 160 convenience stores in five states. In addition, the company distributes all of it’s own fuel and operates a river bulk storage terminal through a wholly owned subsidiary, Thornton Transportation. The company also controls the exclusive franchise rights for Dunkin Donuts in central Kentucky and Southern Indiana through it’s wholly owned subsidiary Fresh Serve Bakeries. Fresh Serve manufactures donuts, bagels, muffins and fresh breads around the clock and distributes them throughout the Bluegrass.

During Matt’s tenure as President/CEO the company embarked on a new strategic path in an effort to transform itself from a traditional convenience retailer into a fully diversified entity with interests in retail operations, wholesale fuel and grocery distribution, and commissary operations.

He has recently overseen the acquisition of Burwell Oil Service, a leading Illinois convenience store chain and the development of Thorntons newest prototype store. The new prototype has been designed to maximize high-margin proprietary food concepts, efficient store operations, and to create a differentiating set of aesthetics as compared to the historical convenience store channel.

Prior to this appointment, Matt served as Vice President of Operations. In that role he was responsible for the growth and development of the operations team, daily store operations, and the creation of operational efficiencies through systems, processes, and technology. He also served in several mid and senior level positions while at Thorntons Inc.

Matt graduated from the University of Alabama in 1993 with a B.S. in Management. He is an active member of the Bluegrass Chapter of the Young President’s Association (YPO), and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). In addition, he serves on the Boards of PNC Bank of Kentucky, the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers (SIGMA), Greater Louisville Inc., Kentucky Public Education Foundation, Louisville Free Public Library Foundation, and the Crusade for Children Foundation. Matt is also Chairman of the capital steering committee for Junior Achievement of Kentucky and Chairman of the Finance Division of the 2003 Louisville Metro United Way Campaign.

 
Matt Thornton Colleagues :
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William Baughman

Pres., COO Please login

Brenda Stackhouse

Exec. VP Please login

Christopher Kamer

CFO Please login

Tony Miller

Sr. VP - Retail Sales, Marketing Please login

Tony Harris

VP - IT Services Please login


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