Getting to Know … D. Jon Thurman

President, Westbrook Service Corporation

What individuals have influenced you most and how?
In July 1979 the Lord sent an angel into my life in the form of a businessman mentor who taught me three things; the human side of enterprise, how to live out my faith in the marketplace and how to integrate an authentic love for others in my work.

What is your favorite verse of scripture?
II Corinthians 12:9b where Paul writes, “I therefore, Paul, will boast all the more of my weakness so as to rest in [the Lord’s] strength.” Translation: There is strength in transparency!

What is your favorite hymn?
It’s a tossup. These Are the Days of Elijah and/or The Sojourner’s Song.

What is your favorite food?
Mexican followed by some good German chocolate cake (in moderation).

What was the best book you have read - what book would you recommend?
Practicing the Presence of People by Mike Mason. In fact, I liked it so much I wrote a study guide for it.

What hidden talent do you have?
Singing except I can’t read music.

At what age did you trust Christ as your Savior?
At age thirteen but I must tell you I didn’t really understand God’s grace until I was in my twenties.

Do you have any pets?
A $10 boxer mix from the pound that my kids love more than I do.

What do you do to relax and have fun?
Getting in some good “hang time” with others with no agenda other than to feast on fellowship.