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THE ICELANDIC CANADIAN
Vol. 61 #2
Administration. He was the Gold Medalist,
class of 1963.”
THE SEEKER
The foundation had been laid; the
quest by the Seeker begins. Where will he
find financial security and job satisfaction?
In many articles on Donald K, there is
mention that his work on the DEW line
paid him 3x more than his work as an engi-
neer in Toronto. This comment always
promotes a chuckle, but it is very astute.
He paid off his student loans and financed
his MBA. “I found the combination of an
Engineering Degree and an MBA provided
an essential set of skills for my future career
in the investment banking and brokerage
business. Essentially, with my MBA, I
switched from electrical engineering to
financial engineering.”
Donald K. Johnson was now a man
well-educated with a passion for life. In
Toronto, he established his career path in
1963 with Burns Bros, and Denton Ltd.
This later became Burns Fry Ltd. of which
he was president 1984 - 1989, and Vice-
Chairman, Investment Banking for BMO
Nesbitt Burns and predecessor companies
(1989-2004). He continues as a Senior
Advisor.
During this time, in 1971, Donald K
married Plum (Maria Ward Lind) and was
blessed with three children, Virginia Ward,
Carter Randolph, and Jessica Lind. He is
now married to Anna McCowan and
together their family consists of five chil-
dren and five grandchildren.
THE CARETAKER
Early in his life, Donald K learned that
he had to take care of his body. Wagons to
Wings states that his recreational interests
include skiing, tennis, and jogging. In
another article, Donald K states, “I would
recommend that you take good care of
Jessica, Carter, Donald, Cy, Carolann, Ollie,
Paul
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