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NDI

The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and accountability in government.

Marc B. Nathanson, Vice Chair

Marc Nathanson is chairman of Mapleton Investments, Mapleton Capital Management and Mapleton Communications. The latter owns and operates 23 radio stations in the western United States. Mr. Nathanson is a 34-year veteran of the communications industry and was elected a Cable TV Pioneer in 1982. He founded Falcon Cable TV in 1975 and built it into one of the nation’s largest multiple system operators. Mr. Nathanson has received numerous awards, including the National Cable Television Association’s Vanguard Award for his outstanding leadership, the Joan A. Berger Award from Cable Positive, and was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Inc. magazine.