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Washington joined Dow in Midland in 1969 in the Special Assignments Program. He completed several assignments in the Process Development group of Michigan Research and Development and an assignment as manager of Dow's Shale Oil Research Program before being named manager of Environmental Services for the Michigan Division in 1980.
Over the next several years he held a variety of manufacturing assignments in the Michigan Division. In 1987, Washington was named general manager of Western Division in Pittsburg, California, returning to Midland in 1990 as vice president, Dow North America, and general manager for the Michigan Division. He moved to Human Resources in 1994 and assumed additional responsibility for Environment, Health & Safety and Public Affairs in 1997. In October 2004, he was named corporate vice president, Sustainability and Environment, Health and Safety.
Washington serves on the Board of Directors for Liana Limited, Dorinco Reinsurance Company, The Boy Scouts and Chemical Bank & Trust Company in Midland. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Midland Community Center and is an Advisory Board member for both Michigan Technological University and the University of Detroit Mercy.
Washington earned bachelor's and master's degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Detroit. He served four years in the United States Air Force. He lives in Midland, Michigan. | 