Born and raised in New York City, Thane received an Associates of Art degree in Behavioral and Social Sciences from the State University of New York Hudson Valley Community College. Thane then moved to Maryland where he graduated from Morgan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Thane is also certified as a Specialist in resolving Tax Controversies (STC) by the National Center for Professional Education and has completed the United Way’s Young Leader’s Board Orientation Program.