David Ray Whitwam

Background

Whitwam, David Ray was born on January 30, 1942 in Stanley, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Donald R. and Lorraine (Stoye) Whitwam.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1967.

Career

General manager sales Southern California division, Whirlpool Corporation, Los Angeles, 1975-1977; merchandise manager ranges, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 1977-1979; director builder marketing, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 1979-1980; vice president builder marketing, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 1980-1983; vice president whirlpool sales, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 1983-1985; vice chairman, chief marketing officer, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 1985-1987; chairman, president, chief Executive officer, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, Michigan, since 1987; also board directors, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, Michigan. Board directors Combustion Engineering Inc., Stamford, Connecticut.

Achievements

• David Ray Whitwam has been listed as a noteworthy Appliance manufacturing company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President board directors The Soup Kitchen, Benton Harbor, since 1980. Member National Council Housing Industry, Washington. Served to captain United States Army.

Fellow Aspen Institute.

Connections

Married Barbara Lynne Peterson, Apr.13, 1963. Children: Mark, Laura, Thomas.

Father:

Donald R. Whitwam

Mother:

Lorraine (Stoye) Whitwam

Spouse:

Barbara Lynne Peterson

child:

Thomas Whitwam

child:

Mark Whitwam

child:

Laura Whitwam