Background
Hale, Wesley Raymond was born on April 20, 1969 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of John Raymond and Bettie Jane Hale.
polymer scientist research associate chemical engineer
Hale, Wesley Raymond was born on April 20, 1969 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of John Raymond and Bettie Jane Hale.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (with honors), Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1993. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering (with honors), University Texas, Austin, 1998.
Researcher in polyrotaxanes Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1992—1993. Graduate internship Acadia Polymers, 1993. Graduate research, teaching assistant University Texas, Austin, 1993—1998.
Advanced research scientist Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, Tennessee, 1998—2000, senior research scientist, 2000—2002, principal research scientist, 2002—2005, research associate, since 2006.
Active member Meals on Wheels, since 1994. Member of Society Plastics Engineers, American Chemical Society, Omega Chi Epsilon Chemical Engineering Society, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity (chapter advisor 1995-1996, 1999—2002, Founding Father, Virginia Polytechnic Institute chapter 1991-1993).
Married Michaela Christina Hale. Children: Sarah, Joshua, Ethan.