| Biography | Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of El Salvador, 2003-2007. General Counsel to Key Corp., 1971-1989. Among his innovative banking transactions was the creation of one of the first bona fide bank holding company mergers across state lines and the establishment of a non-banking trust company as an independent unit of a holding company under New York law. New York State Senator, 1965-1984. Sponsored 522 bills that were signed into law, including legislation in housing, criminal justice, court reform and economic development; held various positions including Chair Codes Committee, Chair Senate Committee on Judiciary, Chair Select Task Force on Court Reorganization, Chair Joint Committee on Housing & Urban Development, Chair Select Committee on Moral Obligation Financing, Chair Corporation Committee, and Chair Senate Republican (Majority) Conference. Member, Panel of Conciliators, International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes, appointed by President George W. Bush. Chairman of the Board, Syracuse University, 1992-1998. Trustee Emeritus, Syracuse University, 1979—. Member, Board of Visitors, Syracuse University College of Law, 1992—. Trustee: Clarkson University, 1972-1987. Chairman, Codes Committee, New York State Senate, 1973-1978; Chairman, Judiciary Committee, 1979-1984. Former Director, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC). Former Member, New York State Economic Development Power Allocation Board. President and Director, Syracuse Metropolitan Development Association. Board Member, New York Racing Association. Empire Airlines, Syracuse China, Giant Portland & Masonry Cement Company, Coradian Corporation, Mohawk Airlines, Excelsior Insurance Company, former Member of Board of Directors. Member: Panel of Conciliators of the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), appointed by President George W. Bush, 2002; Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC). Former Director, 1990-1993. |