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Who Is Phil Washington, The Man Nominated To Take Over At DIA?

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Phil Washington, candidate to become CEO of Denver International Airport, sits in an office in the City and County Building. June 23, 2021.

Denver International Airport will soon get a new leader. Mayor Michael Hancock has nominated Phil Washington to take over as CEO as construction drags on at DIA. CPR’s Nathaniel Minor reports: Washington has a reputation for getting big projects done.