James A. Thornhill
- Born in Lakeland, Fl.
- Graduated from Winter Haven High School in 1954
- Graduated from University of Florida
- Graduated from Florida Southern College
- Taught at Lake Wales Jr./Sr. High School, Winter Haven, Fl. 1965-1971
- Taught at Winter Haven High School 1971-1987
- Assistant County Agent for Hillsborough County 1960-1961
- Treasurer of FVATA 1975-1986
- President of Polk Co. VATA 1974
- Honorary American Farmer Degree
- Honorary Life Member of NVATA
- Past Deacon of Church of Christ