Mike ThorntonMike Thornton grew up in Southern California. He served as a drill sergeant in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. After a downhill slide following his service, he surrendered to Jesus Christ. Mike spent 30+ years in the communications industry and sold an managed sales and operations for high-tech companies. He also sold oil and gas investments for about 8 years. He is an instrument-rated private pilot, has been active in Christian youth work, and has served on church and Christian school boards. He lives with Linda, his wife of 50 years in Colorado Springs, has 4 children (2 already in Heaven) and 8 grandchildren. Read More Read Less