Texas Senate Resolution 479 honors John Douglas Thornton, a leader in nonprofit journalism.

The Texas Senate Resolution 479 honors and commemorates the life of John Douglas Thornton, a respected leader in nonprofit journalism who passed away on March 29, 2025, at age 59. Born in Wichita, John attended Trinity University and earned an MBA from Stanford University. He began his career at McKinsey and Company and later became a managing partner at Austin Ventures, where he oversaw investments in software startups. Inspired to address the decline of the media and news industry, John cofounded the Texas Tribune in 2008, establishing a fair, honest, and reliable nonprofit news outlet.

Texas Senate Resolution 479 honors John Douglas Thornton, a leader in nonprofit journalism.

The Texas Senate Resolution 479 honors and commemorates the life of John Douglas Thornton, a respected leader in nonprofit journalism who passed away on March 29, 2025, at age 59. Born in Wichita, John attended Trinity University and earned an MBA from Stanford University. He began his career at McKinsey and Company and later became a managing partner at Austin Ventures, where he oversaw investments in software startups. Inspired to address the decline of the media and news industry, John cofounded the Texas Tribune in 2008, establishing a fair, honest, and reliable nonprofit news outlet.