Professional Affiliation

President

East-West Real Estate Company

Expert Bio

Paul Hae Park is currently President of the East-West Real Estate Company and a founding member and Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Board of the Foster Bank. He has a history of extensive involvement in the Chicago business community, and Mayor Richard Daley has recognized him as a Special Ambassador of Chicago. Mr. Park is in his second term as Commissioner of the Chicago Economic Development Commission where he has conducted extensive studies and implemented programs on industry retention, international trade and investment and small business development. Mr. Park has held numerous civic positions, including Chairman of the Asian-American Coalition and President of the Federation of Korean-American Associations of the U.S. He also served as the President of the Korean-American Association of Chicago and is a former Presidential appointee to the Woodrow Wilson Center's Board of Trustees. In January 2000, he received the New Millennium PAN Asian Award.