Phil Washington
American governmental administrator (born 1958) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Phillip A. Washington (born 1958) is an American governmental administrator working as the CEO of Denver International Airport. He was previously CEO of the Los Angeles Metro, and served as the head of president Joe Biden's transportation transition team. In July 2022 Biden nominated Washington to serve as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, but Congress delayed taking action to confirm him over concerns about his lack of expertise in the area[1][2] and Washington withdrew from the nomination on March 25, 2023.[3]
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Phillip A. Washington | |
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Born | 1958 (age 65–66) |
Education | Columbia College Chicago (BBA) Webster University (MM) |
CEO of Denver International Airport | |
Assumed office 19 July 2021 (2021-07-19) | |
Preceded by | Kim Day |
CEO of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority | |
In office May 2015 (2015-05) – May 2021 (2021-05) | |
Preceded by | Art Leahy |
Succeeded by | Stephanie Wiggins |
CEO of the Regional Transportation District | |
In office December 2009 (2009-12) – May 2015 (2015-05) | |
Preceded by | Clarence W. Marsella |
Succeeded by | Dave Genova |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1976–2000 |
Rank | Command Sergeant Major |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal |
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