Donald washkewicz biography
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Donald E. Washkewicz
Donald E. Washkewicz is the former ledare executive officer of the Parker Hannifin Corporation located in Cleveland, Ohio. He served as chief executive officer from July to January and as president from February to January [1] He retired as chairman of Parker Hannifin in
Career
[edit]Washkewicz joined parkerar in as an engineer at the Hose Products Division, was manager of Research and Development and was named general manager of the Parflex Division in led two of the company's operating groups, as vice president of the Fluid Connectors Group and, later as president of the Hydraulics Group.
Forbes listed Washkewicz in as number 91 in a list of America's highest-paid CEOs in recognition of the $ million he was compensated that year.[2]
Education and affiliations
[edit]Mr. Washkewicz has a bachelor's grad in mechanical engineering from Cleveland State University and a master's degree in Business ledning from Case Western R
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How these wealthy Cleveland-area families acquired their fortunes
How they made their millions (or billions)
CLEVELAND, Ohio — There are certain names you hear around Cleveland that are associated with prestige and wealth. They adorn buildings and herald the most prominent philanthropic and charitable work in Northeast Ohio.
But who were they? Or who are they, in some cases.
The prominence of these surnames reminds us that Cleveland was once home to more millionaires than any other city its size, and a particularly upscale stretch of Euclid Avenue was known as "Millionaires' Row" in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
So, how did the people behind these names make their millions (or in some cases, billions)?
This slideshow looks at some of the most prestigious last names in the Cleveland area and considers how they amassed their fortunes.
By Patrick Cooley
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Ellis Island Medal of Honor
Award
| Ellis Island Medal of Honor | |
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| Awarded for | Individuals who have made it their mission to share with those less fortunate, their wealth of knowledge, indomitable courage, boundless compassion, unique talents and selfless generosity. They do so while acknowledging their debt to their ethnic heritage as they uphold the ideals and spirit of America. |
| Location | Ellis Island |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) |
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Ribbon of the medal | |
The Ellis Island Medal of Honor is an American award founded by the Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) (formerly known as the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO)), which is presented annually to American citizens, both native-born and naturalized.[1][2]
The Medal recognizes — in the organization's words —
individuals who have made it their mission to share with those less fortunate, their wealth of