Distinguished Engineering Alumnus
Award Recipient
William R. Garwood — 1993
This outstanding alumnus earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering in 1960. He received his M.S. in Industrial Management from the University of Tennessee in 1967.
As President of the Tennessee Eastman Division of Eastman Chemical, Co., this Cooleemee, North Carolina, native manages the largest single chemical plant site in the United States. In 1992, more than 9,000 employees of Tennessee Eastman Division produced 350 kinds of chemicals, plastics, and fiber products, with sales in excess of $2 billion.
Under his leadership, Tennessee Eastman established the world's only commercial-scale “chemicals from coal” gasification facility. Included in the company plans is a commitment to act as an “exemplary steward” of the land, water, air, and raw materials. In recognition of its leadership, commitment, and achievements, Industry Week magazine named the company one of the ten best manufacturing firms in 1991.
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William R. Garwood