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Jamie Thorsen’s career as a senior financial executive culminated in her serving as head of the Global Foreign Exchange and China Capital Markets groups at BMO Capital Markets.

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Jamie Thorsen's career as a senior financial executive culminated in her serving as head of the Global Foreign Exchange and China Capital Markets groups at BMO Capital Markets. Now retired, Jamie Thorsen dedicates her time to supporting her undergraduate alma mater, Denison University, as a member of its board of trustees.

Denison University holds the distinction as one of the country's leading liberal arts colleges. Located in Granville, Ohio, the undergraduate institution has a rich history that traces to 1831.

In that year, settlers of the Ohio frontier established Granville Literary and Theological Institution as one of the first colleges in the old Northwest Territory. The school shortly thereafter become known as Granville College before assuming its current name in the mid-1850s. Around this time, Denison stood out as an early proponent of women's education, welcoming female students into its classes by the close of the Civil War.

Denison formally integrated Shepardson College for Women into its campus at the dawn of the 20th century, and in 1916, it began adopting a development plan created by noted landscape architectural firm Frederick Law Olmsted Sons. With the expansion of its campus, the school's student body reached approximately 2,000 students by 1970.

Today, Denison continues to offer a rich, immersive education to approximately 2,000 students each year. Although a nonsectarian institution as of the 1960s, the school remains committed to its founding principles of preparing undergraduates for lives as engaged citizens and effective leaders.

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Jamie Thorsen's career as a senior financial executive culminated in her serving as head of the Global Foreign Exchange and China Capital Markets groups at BMO Capital Markets. Now retired, Jamie Thorsen dedicates her time to supporting her undergraduate alma mater, Denison University, as a member of its board of trustees.

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Denison University – A Liberal Arts Institution in Ohio Since 1831

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Denison University – A Liberal Arts Institution in Ohio Since 1831

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Inducted into Profit and Loss magazine’s Hall of Fame, Jamie Thorsen was a long-time executive at BMO Capital Markets in Chicago, Illinois. A graduate of Denison University in Granville, Ohio, Jamie Thorsen has served on its board of trustees since 2008.

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Inducted into Profit and Loss magazine's Hall of Fame, Jamie Thorsen was a long-time executive at BMO Capital Markets in Chicago, Illinois. A graduate of Denison University in Granville, Ohio, Jamie Thorsen has served on its board of trustees since 2008.

Founded in 1831, Denison University was ahead of its time, admitting female students and supporting anti-slavery beliefs. Since then, it has grown into a leading liberal arts institution. Rankings for 2020 by U. S. News & World Report place it as 13th in Best Value Schools, 43rd in National Liberal Arts Schools, and 45th in Best Undergraduate Teaching.

Some 2,300 students are enrolled in classes ranging from music to mathematics and geosciences to global economics. Most students live on campus, participating in over 150 campus organizations. They live within walking distance of Granville's restaurants and can access a 36-mile biking trail. Shuttle buses transport them to Columbus, 25 miles away.

In addition to academic curricula, Denison offers an extensive internship program and a six-day retreat called LeaderShape. Well-known alumni include Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes and actors Jennifer Garner and Steve Carell. Another alumnus, geologist Kirtley Mather, named a mountain in Alaska after the university.

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Denison University - A Liberal Arts Institution in Ohio Since 1831

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Inducted into Profit and Loss magazine's Hall of Fame, Jamie Thorsen was a long-time executive at BMO Capital Markets in Chicago, Illinois. A graduate of Denison University in Granville, Ohio, Jamie Thorsen has served on its board of trustees since 2008. Founded in 1831, Denison University was ahead of its time, admitting female students and...

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Membership Benefits with Vero Beach’s John’s Island Club

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Membership Benefits with Vero Beach’s John’s Island Club

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An executive managing director with the Bank of Montreal for more than 30 years, Jamie Thorsen was the only female head of global foreign exchange (FX) at the time. Jamie Thorsen holds a master of business administration from Benedictine University and a bachelor of science in psychology from Denison University, and is a member of the prestigious John’s Island Club.

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An executive managing director with the Bank of Montreal for more than 30 years, Jamie Thorsen was the only female head of global foreign exchange (FX) at the time. Jamie Thorsen holds a master of business administration from Benedictine University and a bachelor of science in psychology from Denison University, and is a member of the prestigious John's Island Club.

A private, members-only club in Vero Beach, Florida, John's Island Club is situated on three miles of beach between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon. In addition to three 18-hole golf courses, the club invites members to play on its clay tennis courts, squash courts, and several croquet lawns. A state-of-the-art fitness and wellness center provides opportunities for exercise and relaxation, while casual dining facilities utilize fresh, local ingredients to delight and nourish members.

The club hosts a number of social and recreational events designed to cultivate community and emphasize the club's small-town feel. John's Island Club is one of just a few private clubs in the country with vertical membership, which means that several generations of a family can enjoy club amenities under just one membership.

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Membership Benefits with Vero Beach's John's Island Club

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An executive managing director with the Bank of Montreal for more than 30 years, Jamie Thorsen was the only female head of global foreign exchange (FX) at the time. Jamie Thorsen holds a master of business administration from Benedictine University and a bachelor of science in psychology from Denison University, and is a member of the prestigious John's Island Club.

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Kents Hill School Supports Students with Mentorship Program

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Kents Hill School Supports Students with Mentorship Program

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The only woman on the executive committee of the investment bank she worked for, Jamie Thorsen also achieved the longest tenure as the head of FX in a global bank while at BMO. A passionate advocate of education, Jamie Thorsen has served as a trustee for educational institutions such as Kents Hill School.

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The only woman on the executive committee of the investment bank she worked for, Jamie Thorsen also achieved the longest tenure as the head of FX in a global bank while at BMO. A passionate advocate of education, Jamie Thorsen has served as a trustee for educational institutions such as Kents Hill School.

Situated among the Belgrade Lakes approximately an hour away from Portland, Maine, Kents Hill School provides its students with a holistic educational experience on its 400-acre campus. The school operates with what it calls its Four-Dimensional (4D) Academic Curriculum, which, in addition to student knowledge, also emphasizes character, skills, and the ability to reflect.

In order to support students through their journeys in these four areas, Kents Hill offers its Academic Coaching program. Each student in the program receives an adult mentor to guide him or her in succeeding academically, socially, and emotionally. These students learn how to approach the planning process, work on problem-solving skills, and target other practices to ready them for college and career.

In level one of the program, mentors meet individually with the students three times each week to create personalized learning goals. They focus on building student strengths, giving feedback, and encouraging participation in special workshops and study sessions. In level two, students participate in a similar coaching process as a group, meeting three times each week with their peers and their mentor.

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Kents Hill School Supports Students with Mentorship Program

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The only woman on the executive committee of the investment bank she worked for, Jamie Thorsen also achieved the longest tenure as the head of FX in a global bank while at BMO. A passionate advocate of education, Jamie Thorsen has served as a trustee for educational institutions such as Kents Hill School.

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Denison University Maintains a Positive Outlook in Trying Times

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Denison University Maintains a Positive Outlook in Trying Times

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A longtime Chicago financial executive, Jamie Thorsen held leadership roles at BMO Capital Markets for many years. Community involved, Jamie Thorsen has served on the board of trustees at Denison University (DU) for the past dozen years and has chaired the institution’s Investment Committee.

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A longtime Chicago financial executive, Jamie Thorsen held leadership roles at BMO Capital Markets for many years. Community involved, Jamie Thorsen has served on the board of trustees at Denison University (DU) for the past dozen years and has chaired the institution's Investment Committee.

A recent article in the Newark Advocate brought focus to the Granville, Ohio, institution's resiliency in the face of a global pandemic and an "uncertain graduation landscape." The DU president noted that intense focus has been brought to maintaining continuity in the academic schedule. This is critical not only for the ability of students to learn, but for approximately 800 employees who are still on payroll throughout a period of from-home study.

Denison University has been proactive in employing technology to attract prospective students and reach out to their families. In addition to a town hall held online, the school has recruited current students to make phone calls to those applying. They are able to answer questions and help interested students gain a better understanding of life on campus. The result appears to be healthy fall enrollment numbers, with Denison University having received more than 9,000 applications for approximately 600 incoming slots.

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Denison University Maintains a Positive Outlook in Trying Times

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A longtime Chicago financial executive, Jamie Thorsen held leadership roles at BMO Capital Markets for many years. Community involved, Jamie Thorsen has served on the board of trustees at Denison University (DU) for the past dozen years and has chaired the institution's Investment Committee.