Courington Named Chemical Engineering Fellow at UA

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – David G. Courington of Decatur was named a Chemical Engineering Fellow of The University of Alabama College of Engineering during a recent meeting of the Capstone Engineering Society’s Board of Directors.

Courington is a 1974 graduate of UA with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. He has worked with the 3M Company in Decatur since 1972, starting there in a cooperative education position. He is now product manager at 3M.

In presenting the award to Courington, Dr. Gary C. April, head of the chemical engineering department, said, “This award is given to only a select few alumni who have distinguished themselves by contributing to the profession through a commitment and dedication to high ideals. Only one in 10 graduates is recognized as a departmental Fellow, and we are extremely proud of those who have gone on to successful careers that mean so much to the quality of life of their families and those who live in their communities.

“Mr. Courington’s untiring efforts to encourage others to pursue a career in chemical engineering, to introduce the challenges of the profession through personal contact, scholarships, plant tours and seminars, and to give unselfishly of his time and energy on behalf of the College are deserving of this special recognition,” April said.

A plaque commemorating the honor was presented to Courington. He is one of five Chemical Engineering Fellows currently serving on the board of the Capstone Engineering Society, which is the alumni association for the College. The others are Edward Englebert, Harry Holliman, Lamar Faulkner and John Covington.

Courington is the son of William Courington, now deceased, and Jean (Courington) Olmsted of Decatur. He is married to Jackie Gooch Courington, originally from Florence, and they have one daughter, Megan.