Background
Downing, Michael William was born on September 30, 1947 in Rock Island, Illinois, United States. Son of William Richard and Rita Louise (Shaughnessy) Downing.
pharmaceutical company executive
Downing, Michael William was born on September 30, 1947 in Rock Island, Illinois, United States. Son of William Richard and Rita Louise (Shaughnessy) Downing.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1970. Master of Science, Iowa State University, 1971.
Advisory product development engineer, Medical Products division 3M, St. Paul, 1971-1976; product development supervisor, Diagnostic Products department 3M, St. Paul, 1976-1979; technical manager, Vision Care/3M, St. Paul, 1979-1983; program manager, Vision Care/3M, St. Paul, 1983-1988; laboratory manager, Vision Care/3M, St. Paul, 1988-1989; director product development, 3M Pharmaceuticals, St. Paul, 1989-1991; director business development, 3M Pharmaceuticals, St. Paul, 1991-1993; business director deliver systems, 3M Pharms, St. Paul, since 1993.
Board of directors Young Men’s Christian Association, St. Paul, 1979-1982. Project business consultant Junior Achievement, St. Paul, 1973, 78, 83. Member Knights of St. Patrick, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Gamma Delta.
Married Pamela Ludeman, August 23, 1969. Children: Katherine June, John Michael.