Background
Murfin, Donald Leon was born on May 24, 1943 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Leon C. and Ellen (Dabney) Murfin.
Murfin, Donald Leon was born on May 24, 1943 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Leon C. and Ellen (Dabney) Murfin.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University Iowa, 1965.
Research chemist, The Lubrizol Corporation, Wickliffe, Ohio., 1965-1972;
project manager research and development, The Lubrizol Corporation, Wickliffe, Ohio., 1972-1974;
assistant to vice president administration, The Lubrizol Corporation, Wickliffe, Ohio., 1974-1976;
assistant secretary, The Lubrizol Corporation, Wickliffe, Ohio., 1976-1977;
secretary, The Lubrizol Corporation, Wickliffe, Ohio., 1977-1978;
assistant to chief Executive officer, The Lubrizol Corporation, Wickliffe, Ohio., 1978-1979;
vice president, The Lubrizol Corporation, Wickliffe, Ohio., 1985-1988;
president, Lubrizol Enterprises Inc., Wickliffe, Ohio., 1979-1988;
managing partner, Trident Capital Fund, Cleveland, 1988-1989;
general partner, Chemicals and Materials Enterprise Associations, Cleveland, since 1989. Board directors Genentech Inc., South San Francisco, Corvita Corporation Miami. Board of trustees Edison BioTech.
Center, Cleveland.
Trustee Parmadale Childrens Village, Parma, Ohio, 1986. Board directors Lake Catholic High School Endowment Trust, 1988-1993. Member National Venture Capital Association.
Married Karen L. Donaldson, December 18, 1965. Children: Cherie S., Erin K., Anne E.