Peter Norton

Norton has made his mark in the computer industry in a multifaceted career as a programmer, author, and businessman. He is best known for the computer programs and books that bear his name. He sold his PC-software business to Symantec Corp. in 1990 to devote time to his family, civic affairs, philanthropy, and art collecting.

Norton is active in civic and philanthropic affairs. He serves on the boards of several scholastic and cultural institutions. He has become an active art patron and philanthropist in Los Angeles. Norton serves on the board of trustees of California Institute of Technology, Reed College, Crossroads School, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art, and The Whitney Museum of American Art.