Background
Saheki, Akira was born on September 6, 1924 in Matsuyama, Japan. Arrived in United States, 1956, naturalized, 1977. Son of Masataka Higashi and Shizuko Saheki.
Saheki, Akira was born on September 6, 1924 in Matsuyama, Japan. Arrived in United States, 1956, naturalized, 1977. Son of Masataka Higashi and Shizuko Saheki.
Bachelor of Science, Matsuyama University Commerce, 1944.
Republican F. Kanematsu & Limited company, Portland, Oregon, 1956—1960. Portland representative Kanematsu-Gosho Incorporated, New York York City, 1969—1970, general manager Portland, 1969—1970. Executive vice president Fibrex & Shipping Company, Inc., 1971—1978, president, since 1879.
Active member Portland Opera Association, Portland Symphony Association. Member of Pacific Maritime Association, Association Oregon Industries, Portland Chamber of Commerce, United States Chamber of Commerce, Japanese Garden Society Oregon, Japan American Society Oregon, Oregon Trucking Association, National Forest Products Association, American Pulpwood Association, Pacific Rim Trade Association, Columbia Edgewater Country Club, Down Town Rotary Club (Portland), Coos Bay Shipping Club.
Married Saeko Settsu, April 28, 1952. Children: Yoshiko, Hitomi, Ken.