Background
Rooke, David Lee was born on May 2, 1923 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of Henry Levi, Junior and Annie (Davidson) Rooke.
Rooke, David Lee was born on May 2, 1923 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of Henry Levi, Junior and Annie (Davidson) Rooke.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Rice Institute, Houston, 1944. Postgraduate, University Houston.
With, Dow Chemical, Midland, Michigan, 1946-1988; vice president operations, Dow Chemical, Midland, Michigan, 1977-1978; president, Dow United States of America, 1978-1982; vice president, Dow Chemical Corporation, 1978-1982; executive vice president, Dow Chemical Corporation, 1982-1983; senior vice president, Dow Chemical Corporation, 1983-1986; senior consultant, Dow Chemical Corporation, 1986-1988; retired, Dow Chemical Corporation, 1988; also board directors, Dow Chemical Corporation. Board directors Dow Corning Corporation, James Avery Craftsman, Inc.
National executive board Boy Scouts American, 1979-1986. Board directors Methodist Mission Home, San Antonio. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946.
Member American Institute of Electrical Engineers, United Methodist Reporter Foundation (Dallas).
Married Esthermae Litherland, June 2, 1945. Children– Eugene, Mark, Paul, Bruce.