Doug Simson, Trustee

Doug Simson
Trustee

Doug founded and owned First City Bank, a community bank in Columbus Ohio, until he sold it and retired in 2023. An avid golfer, Doug shot 58 at Columbus County Club when he was 72. The course was the home of the PGA Championship in 1964.

His current bridge partner is Eric Rodwell. They have been playing together since 1985 and have won a world pair championship and three NABC championships. Doug won another NABC with Walter Johnson.

Doug has been married to his wonderful wife, Joyce, his college sweetheart, for 52 years. They have two children and three grandchildren. Doug says that he has been very fortunate to have lived a very happy and fulfilling life with lots of joy and few hardships.