John Thornton

John Thornton is an experienced professional with a robust background in logistics, safety, quality, and environmental management. Currently serving as the Executive Team Lead at Alaska Tanker Company since 2006, John Thornton oversees vessel logistics, ship agency, and purchasing while ensuring the safe transportation of ANSCO crude oil in coordination with oil majors. Prior to this role, John Thornton worked for the Office of Marine Safety/DOE in Washington from 1994 to 2006 as a Manager and Marine Transportation Specialist, where responsibilities included supervising compliance inspections and conducting casualty investigations for various vessel types. John Thornton holds an MBA and a Master of Engineering Management from Portland State University, along with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation from Texas A&M University.