Dennis Washington
Logistics

Dennis Washington Net Worth

Dennis Washington, born in 1934 in Missoula, Montana, is the founder of the Washington Companies, a diversified business group. He began his career working for his uncle's construction business and later used a $30,000 loan to start his own business. Washington has since grown his business to include a copper mine, regional railroads, and a $1.2 billion deal to buy Dominion Diamond. He also has an investment in Seaspan, cofounded by his son Kyle, and has spent an estimated quarter of a billion dollars fixing up his yacht Attessa IV.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

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

💰 Net worth: $6.4 Billion (2024)

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.

2009 $4.2 Billion
2010 $4.5 Billion
2011 $5 Billion
2012 $5.2 Billion
2013 $5.8 Billion
2014 $6 Billion
2015 $6.1 Billion
2016 $5.9 Billion
2017 $6 Billion
2018 $5.79 Billion

Famous Quotes:

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.

Biography/Timeline

1964

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.

1970

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.

2013

Washington also owns a large private estate on Stuart Island, British Columbia, including a luxury fishing lodge and golf course. The Washington–Grizzly Stadium for football at the University of Montana is named for him.

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