Birth Day | July 27, 1934 |
Birth Place | Missoula, Montana, United States |
Age | 89 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Leo |
Residence | Missoula, Montana, US |
Occupation | Owner, Washington Group Intl. and Seaspan Marine Corporation |
Spouse(s) | Phyllis Washington |
Children | Kyle Washington and Kevin Washington |
Dennis Washington, a prominent figure in the United States, has emerged as a leading entrepreneur and business tycoon. With his dedication and astute business acumen, Washington has amassed enormous wealth over the years, estimated to be a staggering $6.4 billion in 2024. Known for his expertise in logistics, he has played an instrumental role in revolutionizing the transportation and supply chain sector. Through his strategic investments and visionary leadership, Washington has established a reputation as a driving force in the industry, contributing significantly to the growth and success of numerous businesses.
People always ask me for my secret. There isn't one. You've just got to keep a level head and stay away from greed. I just think in my life I relied on my instincts and had good intuition, and things just kind of fell into place.
Following graduation from high school, he worked in construction in Alaska and Montana. He began his Business career at age 30 in 1964, with a $30,000 loan and a single bulldozer. He created Washington Construction, which worked primarily on highway contracts and by 1969 was the largest contractor in Montana.
In the 1970s he moved into mining and dam construction. In 1986 he acquired a copper and molybdenum mine at Butte, Montana. He successfully reopened the mine and it became a very profitable operation. This success helped him diversify into railroads, marine services, coastal shipping, aviation and real estate. In 1996 Washington Construction acquired global construction and engineering company Morrison-Knudsen Corporation of Boise, Idaho, creating Washington Group International.