Donald Marsh
Seattle, United States

Professional practice:
A resident of Bainbridge Island, Don Marsh has an extensive background in international banking, investment and trade. With J.P. Morgan & Co. for nineteen years, of which six were in Tokyo, he was responsible for developing much of the bank’s business in East Asia and was instrumental in the 1969 establishment of Morgan’s Tokyo branch, which opened the doors for the modern wave of new foreign financial institutions in Japan. Later with Rainier National Bank in Seattle, he headed its international division.

Following his banking career Marsh directed the international activities of Burlington Northern Inc., including developing new business opportunities overseas for that diversified transportation and natural resources enterprise. In 1986 - 1989 he served in Tokyo as President of Burlington Northern International Services Inc.

In addition to his advisory activities, Marsh has served as Asia Program Director and moderated seminars for the Aspen Institute. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Washington Council on Economic Education and is on the adjunct faculty of the University of Washington where he teaches international business and economics. Marsh writes, speaks and moderates seminars on international business and economic relations.
Professional and civic activities:
Present:
· The America-Japan Society, Tokyo
· The Asia Society, New York
· International House of Japan, Tokyo
· Japan-America Society of the State of Washington, Seattle
· Seattle Economists Club
· Advisory Board, Washington First International Bank, Seattle
· World Affairs Council, Seattle
Past:
· Director and Chairman of Credit Policy Committee, Bankers Association for ForeignTrade
· Advisory Board, Center for the Study of Banking and Financial Markets, University of University of Washington
· Foreign Correspondents Club, Tokyo
· Chairman, International Trade Committee, Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce
· Keizai Doyukai, Tokyo
· Director and Treasurer, Washington Council on International Trade, Seattle
· World Trade Club, Seattle
Education:
Marsh has a B.A. in economics from the University of Michigan where he also did graduate work in international economics. He has been a guest lecturer at universities in the United States and Japan.