Representative Jim Thorne has worked as an advertising sales manager at Northwoods Sporting Journal and as a Registered Maine Guide. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1983 to 2003.

Representative Thorne has been affiliated with the following organizations:

American Legion (Post 107),  NRA, B.P.O.E. (Elks) #1954, Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, Bangor Troop Greeters, and the VFW.

He is currently serving on the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources, where he is the Ranking Member. He also serves on the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.