Background
Ashington-Pickett, Michael Derek was born on October 11, 1931 in London. Came to the United States, 1965, naturalized, 1971. Son of Edward Robert and Mary Dorothy (Trewhella) Ashington-Pickett.
journalist construction company executive
Ashington-Pickett, Michael Derek was born on October 11, 1931 in London. Came to the United States, 1965, naturalized, 1971. Son of Edward Robert and Mary Dorothy (Trewhella) Ashington-Pickett.
Civil and structural engineering degrees, London University, 1956.
Construction manager various firms in England, 1956-1963. President Southern Precast Holdings, London, 1963-1965, The Ashington-Pickett Group of Companies, since 1965. Chairman Ashington-Pickett Foundation, Inc., since 1986.
Chairman Orlando Construction and Licensing Board, 1974-1978, 82-88, board directors, 1978-1980. Lecturer for British Council, 1963-1965. Chairman Mid-Pac, 1982-1988.
Officer British Army, 1950-1952, Korea. Member Home Builders Association American (president, director Mid-Florida chapter, Distinguished Service award 1973, life director Florida chapter, Builder of Year award 1981), Economics Club (director 1986-1996, president 1992-1993), Orlando Chamber of Commerce (director vice president 1981-1983), Orlando Junior Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Citrus Club.
Married Sandra Helen Smart, November 20, 1976. Children: Michael Derek II, Claire Amanda.
