Background
Sumiya, Yasushi was born on October 6, 1927 in Tokyo. Came to the United States, 1962. Son of Sukekiyo and Sonoko (Nemoto) Sumiya.
Sumiya, Yasushi was born on October 6, 1927 in Tokyo. Came to the United States, 1962. Son of Sukekiyo and Sonoko (Nemoto) Sumiya.
Bachelor of Science, Tokyo University, 1950.
With Bank of Tokyo, Ltd., Tokyo, 1950-1962. Assistant cashier Bank of Tokyo of California, San Francisco, 1962-1967. Manager export department Bank of Tokyo, Ltd., Tokyo, 1967-1971, managing director, general manager, since 1977.
Vice president, general manager Bank of Tokyo Co California, Los Angeles, 1971-1975. Executive vice president, director California First Bank, San Francisco, 1975-1981, president, chief executive officer, director, since 1981.
Member Asian Art Commission, San Francisco, 1981. Member California Bankers Association, Japanese American Citizens League, California Council International Trade, Japanese Society Northern California, World Trade Association, Japanese Chamber of Commerce, San San Francisco Chamber of C. Clubs: Tokyo Golf, Stock Exchange, California Golf. Bankers (San Francisco).
Married Noriko Tanaka, May 23, 1956. Children: Shigeru, Ytaka, Tadashi, Reiko.