Background
Franz, Donald Eugene was born on October 12, 1944 in Mineral Wells, Texas, United States. Son of Donald E. and Ruth M. (Eichelman) Franz.
security analyst merchant banker
Franz, Donald Eugene was born on October 12, 1944 in Mineral Wells, Texas, United States. Son of Donald E. and Ruth M. (Eichelman) Franz.
Bachelor, Villanova U., 1966; Master of Business Administration, Columbia University, 1969.
Investment analyst, Middendorf, Colgate & Company. New York City, 1969-1973;
investment analyst, United States Trust Company. New York City, 1969;
investment analyst, G.H. Walker & Company.
New York City, 1973;
director research, Shelby Cullom Davis & Company. New York City, 1973-1974;
from assistant vice president to senior vice president, managing director, Smith Barney Harris Upham & Company Inc., New York City, 1974-1987;
managing director, Finance Security Advisers, Inc., 1987-1991;
president, Finance Security Advisers, Inc., 1989-1991;
individual general partner, Finance Securities Fund, L.P., 1987-1991;
president, Moorgate Holdings, Ltd., New York City, since 1991;
president, Brean Murray, Foster Securities, Inc., 1993;
senior vice president, Advest, Inc., New York City, since 1994. Consultant Gulf United Corporation, Jacksonville, Florida, 1982-1983, Avemco Corporation, Frederick Maryland., 1987.
President Gold Coast Air Taxi, Inc., 1981-1990, international advisory board American Academy Overseas Studies, since 1986.
Fellow Association Insurance and Finance Analysts (Executive Committee 1982), New York Athletic Club, Doubles Club International, Knickerbocker Club.
Married Hilary von Maur, April 30,1994. Children: Annabel Owings, Isabella von Maur, Donald E. III.