FOSTER & MARSHALL - Key Persons

J. Bradford Smith

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Executive Director
  • Member of the Foster Foundation Board of Directors

Karen Okamura Rowe

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Foster Foundation Board of Directors

Michael G. Foster - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Board
  • Member of the Foster Foundation Board of Directors
Michael Foster inherited his father's savvy business sense and keen eye for opportunity. When Albert stepped down as chief executive of the brokerage business in 1972, Michael took over the company and began to orchestrate an ambitious expansion plan. Foster & Marshall Branch offices were opened in numerous locations throughout the Pacific Northwest-the geographic area now embraced by The Foster Foundation. In the space of ten years, the company grew to become the largest regional brokerage firm in the Pacific Northwest. In 1982, the company was sold to American Express. Although the founding members have all passed away-Albert in 1986, Evelyn in 2002 and Michael in 2003, their spirit of involvement in the well-being and future of the Pacific Northwest lives on in the philanthropic work of the Foundation.

Todd Patrick

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Member of the Foster Foundation Board of Directors