Brian W. Workman

In Memory Of Brian W. Workman, April 21, 1953 - March 10, 2007

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workman-suit-2Brian’s charismatic presence and remarkable work ethic made him an invaluable asset to each business team he became a part of.

Upon graduation from Oregon State University Brian moved to Spokane, Washington to work in the forest products industry. He worked as a lumber broker for Georgia Pacific Corporation and was the top salesperson in his area.  He was then recruited to help start a lumber supply company which is still in business today.

He then attended the Monterey Institute in California where he focused on the study of Japanese and International Business attaining a Master’s of International Business Administration, graduating second in his class.

He went on to join US Bank’s International Banking Division in Portland, Oregon and was soon after recruited to restart US World Trade Corporation, a subsidiary of US Bancorp. While working for the World Trade Corporation he served as Vice President and Chief Credit Officer.

Brian’s career was bookmarked with several positions of distinction reflecting his abilities as an innovative leader. In 1993 he participated in the founding of the company Production Finance International, an International Trade Finance Company where he worked as the Executive Vice-President. After selling the interest to his partners in 1998, Brian and his wife Susan formed the Weston Reynolds Capital Management company.

“Even dust when it accumulates becomes as a mountain”

A plaque engraved by Brian Workman as a gift for a student's dojo. The kanji when translated says, "Even dust when it accumulates becomes as a mountain."

A plaque engraved by Brian Workman as a gift for a student's dojo. The kanji when translated says, "Even dust when it accumulates becomes as a mountain."

Brian W. and Susan R. Workman Scholarship

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Featured Video

History of Hakkoryu slideshow presentation given by Brian Workman