Charles Wesley Lentz

Background

Lentz, Charles Wesley was born on May 6, 1924 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States. Son of James Albert and Laura Belle (Humphrey).

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Michigan State University, 1946.

Career

Research chemist, Pittsburgh Plate Glass-Chemical division, New Martinsville, West Virginia, 1952-1955; research chemist, Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, Michigan, 1955-1968; manager development, Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, Michigan, 1968-1973; manager corporation research, Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, Michigan, 1973-1977; director health and environmental science, Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, Michigan, 1977-1986; retired, 1986. Chairman science affair Chemical Specialities Manufacturing Association, Washington, 1979-1981. Member toxic substances advising committee Environmental Protection Agency, Washington.

Achievements

• Charles Wesley Lentz has been listed as a noteworthy chemicals executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Big Brothers of America, Midland, 1956-1958. Board managers Midland County History Society, chairman, since 1999. President Bullock Creek Board Education, Midland, 1970-1978.

Board directors Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, president, 1993-1994. Member Sigma Xi (Science excellence award 1965).

Interests

• Avocations: writing, mountain hiking, woodworking, nature photography.

Connections

Married Elinor Elaine Jessup, June 21, 1947. Children: Stephan, James, Joseph, Anthony, Christopher, Mary, Deanne.

Father:

James Albert Lentz

Mother:

Laura Belle (Humphrey) Lentz

Spouse:

Elinor Elaine Jessup

child:

Christopher Lentz

child:

Anthony Lentz

child:

James Lentz

child:

Joseph Lentz

child:

Stephan Lentz

child:

Deanne Lentz

child:

Mary Lentz