Art DiNick
Art DiNick’s incredible journey, marked by incredible professional achievements and personal triumphs, serves as an inspiration to all who face adversity. Overcoming a tragic race car accident that nearly took his life, Art emerged with renewed purpose, channeling his energy into his work and family. He saw how his racing hobbies and frequent trouble shootings trips around the world for Exxon destroyed his marriage.Today, he shares his story with the world of overcoming a race car accident and near death experience. His story challenges readers to reflect on their own lives and the choices that shape them. It’s a book that extremely difficult to put down and his collection of short stories makes for an entertaining read.
A Career of Innovation & Achievement
Art’s professional legacy is rooted in his exceptional contributions to the field of mechanical and chemical engineering. Serving as a Lead Specialist at Exxon from 1965 to 1999, Art played a pivotal role in developing over 90% of Exxon’s Cracking Reactor technology. His innovative designs that revolutionized ethylene production used in making trash bags and many other plastic things remain the industry standard to this day.
In recognition of his groundbreaking work, Art received Exxon’s Most Valuable Patent Award twice, a rare achievement that underscores his impact on the field. With approximately 20 U.S. patents and numerous international patents to his name, Art’s legacy in the industry secure. His contributions were further honored with the Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating his lifelong dedication to advancing technology.
Triumph Over Adversity
Art’s life took a dramatic turn following a severe race car accident, a moment that would have ended the dreams of many. Refusing to let the accident define him, he rebuilt his life with determination. He found love again, remarrying and raising a blended family of six grandchildren for over 40 years.
Despite the physical and emotional challenges, Art returned to his passion for racing, building a new race car, a racing boat. and competing successfully winning more than 90% of his races. His perseverance extended beyond the racetrack, as he also obtained his pilot’s license and built his own experimental airplane.
DiNick’s story deftly chronicles his remarkable achievements and invites readers to contemplate the choices they make in their own lives. His story is one that resonates with everyone. What’s more, it’s short story format makes the read an enjoyable one. You’ll find it’s hard to put the book down.
Now in the later years of his life, Art remains as driven as ever, continuing to inspire others through his writing and personal story. He started his own engineering company and runs his boat building company “American Offshore Powerboats” He encourages readers to reflect on their own journeys, asking, “What if you made different choices? Would life be better, or would it simply present a new set of challenges?”You will learn that you should never let anyone stop you from pursuing your dreams.
You can reach him via email at adinick@earthlink.net or text him at 281-235-5174.