Donald L. Koch
Experienced Financial Executive and Economist
St. Louis United States (Missouri)
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About Me
Donald L. Koch leverages more than four decades of experience in financial services to lead St. Louis, Missouri-based Koch Asset Management, directing its investment efforts in the financial sector. He draws on knowledge gained as director of research and senior vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, which he represented on the Federal Open Market Committee. Donald L. Koch served as an associate economist for the committee while increasing the output of Atlanta’s Federal Reserve Bank by nearly 100 percent. Mr. Koch also oversaw operations as an executive officer and chief economist with Barnett Banks of Florida, spearheading its research and investor relations initiatives for nearly a decade before the firm’s acquisition by Bank of America.
A graduate of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program, Mr. Koch also holds a BA in economics from Pincipia College in Illinois, as well as an MA from Trinity College in Connecticut. Over the course of his career, he has instructed aspiring financial professionals in banking and economics as a professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Jacksonville University, and the University of North Florida.
A graduate of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program, Mr. Koch also holds a BA in economics from Pincipia College in Illinois, as well as an MA from Trinity College in Connecticut. Over the course of his career, he has instructed aspiring financial professionals in banking and economics as a professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Jacksonville University, and the University of North Florida.
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How Can We Make America More Competitive?
09 Aug 2017
Although it is known as “the land of opportunity,” America has experienced several economic downturns since its founding; the most recent of these was the Great Recession, which began in late 2007. As the nation continues to cope with the reverberations still emanating from this crisis, many are asking, “What can we do to regain…Read more How Can We Make America More Competitive?
Spotlight – Are College Campuses Killing Free Speech?
02 Aug 2017
College and university campuses, more so than any other of our institutions, are supposed to value the free and open exchange of ideas. In fact, their sole purpose is to pursue and disseminate knowledge. After all, how can students fully understand a subject if they never encounter multiple perspectives on the issue? Indeed, far from…Read more Spotlight – Are College Campuses Killing Free Speech?
Spotlight – Is the New Civics Program Bad for America?
28 Jul 2017
President Reagan once said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” By this, he meant that unless we teach our children about the rights and responsibilities that come with being an American citizen, the next generation won’t be capable of halting—let alone recognizing—the inevitable encroachments of unlawful government power. Reagan’s statement merely…Read more Spotlight – Is the New Civics Program Bad for America?
What You Need to Know about Creative Real Estate Financing
14 Jul 2017
The bursting of the “housing bubble” in 2008 and the resulting credit freeze have made it harder for everyday Americans to qualify for residential loans. As a result, many prospective buyers are turning to creative financing options in their quests to purchase homes. This scenario is not new. According to Arizona State University Professor Anthony…Read more What You Need to Know about Creative Real Estate Financing
Speakers Focus on the Importance of Our Founding Documents
07 Jul 2017
The Donald Koch Foundation hosted a presentation by Howard Bay and Clark Beim-Esche at the Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 4, 2017. During the talk, the speakers discussed the history of the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights and why these documents remain important today. The speakers both have strong…Read more Speakers Focus on the Importance of Our Founding Documents
A Powerful Administrative State – Why You Should Fear It
23 Jun 2017
Neither Democrats nor Republicans realize what the true threat to our liberty is. As a result, both parties spend all their time and resources attacking the wrong things. For example, conservatives complained loudly when President Obama agreed to the Iran nuclear deal and cut the defense budget, citing these actions as proof of his contempt…Read more A Powerful Administrative State – Why You Should Fear It
Distinguished Daycrofter Award Recognizes Community Contributions
12 Jun 2017
The Daycroft School Foundation continues the mission of the Daycroft School, a Christian Scientist nursery school founded by Sara Pyle Smart in 1928 in Darien, Connecticut. Over the years, the school grew, adding different grade levels until it offered a preschool through high school education. During this period, it also moved locations, first to Stamford…Read more Distinguished Daycrofter Award Recognizes Community Contributions
One Important Way This Think Tank Is Fighting for Your Rights
01 Jun 2017
To guard against any one bloc of the central government gaining too much influence, the founding fathers installed a system of checks and balances into our founding documents. One aspect of this system is the concept of separation of powers, which means that each of the three branches of government – the executive, the judicial,…Read more One Important Way This Think Tank Is Fighting for Your Rights
Why Is the 7th Amendment Important to Us Today?
24 May 2017
Most people know that the 1st Amendment is about free speech, and nearly every school kid can tell you that the 2nd Amendment guarantees Americans the right to bear arms. However, many people do not understand what the 7th Amendment protects. The irony of this is that without the 7th Amendment, Americans could lose many…Read more Why Is the 7th Amendment Important to Us Today?
The Debate over How to Interpret the Constitution
08 May 2017
The Constitution is the basis for America’s system of government and laws, but many Americans disagree about what role this founding document plays in our lives today. Is the Constitution a sacred document that should be interpreted according to the original intentions of its creators? Is it a “living” document that should grow and change…Read more The Debate over How to Interpret the Constitution
