Who is Donald J Lester, CFS?

Since 1998, Don has maintained his life and health insurance license and worked with a clientele comprised primarily of successful entrepreneurs and professionals. He maintains the Certified Funds Specialist designation (CFS) as awarded by the Institute of Business and Finance. CFS designees must adhere to a professional code of ethics and meet annual continuing education requirements to maintain their expertise and CFS certifications.

Specialties

Financial and cash flow analysis
Micro & Macro economic evaluation
Business sense and management
Risk identification and mitigation
Cost / Benefit analysis

Personally, Don grew up a “Farm-Boy” in the small Canadian town of Forest, Ontario.  As the eldest son, he was actively involved in the development and management of the family livestock and farming operation.  He opened his first business as a teenager and has started and sold others since.  He helped found and develop Rubicon Alliance, LLC and its affiliates since the days of conception and is a major factor in the growth and development of the Rubicon’s business model. 

He began playing ice hockey at a young age and developed into an all-star Defenseman while competing in the Canadian Junior Hockey League. He accepted an athletic scholarship from the University of Alaska to play NCAA Division I ice hockey in the fall of 1990.  He was named team Captain and Most Valuable Defenseman his Junior and Senior seasons.  After a successful college career, Don played professional hockey in the East Coast Hockey League spanning over five (5) seasons, which was highlighted in 1995 when he helped the Richmond Renegades capture the Riley Cup as playoff Champions.  Many of the professional teams Don played for took advantage of his financial skills and business experience in the front office to help manage and develop the business aspect of the sport.  Don moved to Colorado Springs in May of 1998 to help facilitate the start up of the Colorado Gold Kings franchise at the Colorado Springs World Arena.  He played his final season as a Gold King and retired from the sport for good in April of 1999.http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=13064

Don resides and works in downtown Colorado Springs and is an active and loving father of his two children; Jasper and Leah.  He is a member of the Penrose Club and Colorado Springs Country Club.  Don enjoys playing golf, vacationing, making a difference in the lives of others, and constant self improvement and continuing education.