Background
Oreffice, Paul Fausto was born on November 29, 1927 in Venice, Italy. Son of Max and Elena (Friedenberg) Oreffice. came to the United States, 1945, naturalized, 1951.
Oreffice, Paul Fausto was born on November 29, 1927 in Venice, Italy. Son of Max and Elena (Friedenberg) Oreffice. came to the United States, 1945, naturalized, 1951.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 1949.
With, Dow Chemical Company, various international locations, 1953-1992;
assigned to Switzerland, Italy, Brazil and Spain, to 1969;
president, Dow Chemical Latin American, Coral Gables, Florida, 1966-1970;
corporate finance vice president, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1970-1975;
president Dow Chemical United States of America, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1975-1978;
president, Chief Executive Officer, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1978-1986;
chairman, president, Chief Executive Officer, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1986-1987;
Chairman of the Board, Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1987-1992;
retired, 1992. Board directors Cigna Corporation, Northern Telecom Ltd., Coca Cola Company. Member international advisory board Marsh and McLennan.
Advisory Smith-Barney Company.
Board trustees American Enterprise Institute. Trustee Morehouse College. Vice-chairman National Parkinson Foundation.
Member senior advisory board Arthritis Foundation. Trustee Thunderbird American Graduate School of International Management. Member Chemical Manufacturers Association, Business Council.
Children: Laura Emma, Andrew T.