Directed the SPNB Economics Department division responsible for economic and political risk (Country Risk) analysis for all European Community and (former) CMEA or COMECON countries for Security Pacific Corporation (SPC) and Security Pacific National Bank (SPNB), Los Angeles, CA. Based in Los Angeles headquarters 1971-81 and again in 1986-90. Opened and ran London office of the SPNB Economics Department from 1981-85.Subsequently served as Chief Economist, Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), Los Angeles, CA from 1990 until retirement in 2006.Since 1983, owner PTOLEMAEUS Antiquarian Maps, Charts & Plans, a home-based and online dealer in antique maps, etc. dating from the 16th through the 19th century in Glendale, CA.Ph.D in Economics from Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA.