Don Purcell is a recognized expert in strategic relationships concerning
    globalization, international standardization and strategic standards education
    initiatives.   

  • The Center for Global Standards Analysis, Co-founder and Chairman (2000 to
    2010)
  • Catholic University of America, Adjunct faculty, School of Engineering for
    Strategic Standardization & School of Law for Cyber Law,  (1999 to date)
  • Portable Power Equipment Manufacturers Association, President & Chief
    Operating Officer (1977-1999)
  • Outdoor Power Equipment Manufacturers Association, In-house Counsel (1975-
    1977)
  • U.S. Federal Trade Commission, Antitrust Trial Attorney (1972-1975)  

Memberships

  • Member, International Cooperation for Education of Standards (2006 to date)
  • Member, Standards Engineering Society (1997 to date)
  • Member, District of Columbia Bar (1973 to date)
  • Member, various Federal Courts (1973 to date)  
  • Former Member, Hitotsubashi University Standards Study Group (2006 to 2008)
  • Former Member, Board of Directors, Federal Circuit Bar Association (2005 to
    2006)
  • Former Member, National Standards Strategy Committee (2004-2005)
  • Former Member, National Committee for Information Technology Standards
    (2001)
  • Former Member, National Association of Manufacturers Board of Directors
    (1987-1988)
  • Former Chairman, NAM Associations Council (1986-1987)

Education

  • Catholic University of America (Columbus School of Law, J.D. 1972)
  • University of Maryland (College Park, B.A. 1969)

       Military Service

  • United States Navy, Pacific Fleet, Radarman (1963-1964)

Contact Information  

  • 202/531-0551 (Telephone)
  • 202/319-4459 (FAX)
  • donpurcell@strategicstandards.com (email)
Donald E. Purcell, Adjunct Faculty
Schools of Engineering and Law
Catholic University of America