Dallas Thornton

Dallas Thornton is an accomplished leader in the field of digital engineering and IT infrastructure, currently serving as the Director of Digital Engineering at PACCAR since May 2017. In this role, Dallas Thornton oversees a comprehensive digital engineering organization, emphasizing data utilization for transformative platform development across various business functions, including data science, governance, and cloud engineering. Prior experience includes positions such as Director of Global IT Infrastructure and Operations at PACCAR, Deputy Chief Information Officer at Clemson University, and Division Director at UC San Diego, among other roles. Dallas Thornton holds a PhD in Data Science & Information Systems from the University of Twente and multiple degrees from Vanderbilt University, including an MBA in Strategy.