Donald John Matthews

Background

Matthews, Donald John was born on December 21, 1933 in Jersey, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Norman and Dorothy (Webb) Matthews.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Notre Dame, 1955.

Career

President, Universal Maritime, Inc., New York City, 1958-1968; president, Midland Insurance Company. New York City, 1960-1968; president, Bush Universal, Inc., New York City, 1968-1973; senior vice president, Johnson & Higgins, New York City, since 1974. Advisory director AMBAC Indemnity Corporation, New York City, since 1985.

Board directors C.O.D.A. Assurance, Ltd., Hamilton, Bermuda.

Achievements

• Donald John Matthews has been listed as a noteworthy insurance executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee, United Hospital, Port Chester, New York, 1970-1977, University Notre Dame, Indiana, since 1971, Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, 1977-1982. Member New York Yacht Club, Indian Harbor Yacht Club.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing (participated in 2 America's Cup Defences), tennis, golf.

Connections

Married Cynthia Hackney, December 19, 1956 (divorced 1989). Children: Therese Edwards, Kathryn, Brian, Sharon.

Father:

John Norman Matthews

Mother:

Dorothy (Webb) Matthews

Spouse:

Cynthia Hackney

child:

Sharon Matthews

child:

Brian Matthews

child:

Kathryn Matthews

child:

Therese Edwards Matthews