Friday, March 08, 2013

Cooley Group Head Joins Family Service of RI Board

Daniel R. Dwight, president and chief executive officer of The Cooley Group, has joined the board of directors of Family Service of Rhode Island, a statewide non-profit human service and education organization.

 The Cooley Group, headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is a leading designer, developer, and manufacturer of high-performance, sustainable, engineered membranes for some of the world's highest-profile advertising, chemical containment, military, environmental protection, and roofing initiatives.

 "It's a great honor to be part of this organization, which has a long, respected history of helping people live independently and advocate for themselves," said Mr. Dwight. "As a company, Cooley Group is committed to the local communities in which our company operates, and the values and efforts of Family Service of Rhode Island are aligned with our commitment."

Mr. Dwight holds a bachelor's degree from The University of Vermont and a master's in business administration from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Prior to joining Cooley, Dan was a partner and Cleantech & Renewable Energy Segment Leader for Tatum; President and CEO of Kronos Advanced Technologies; and a 17-year executive with General Electric in the Americas, Asia and Europe.

About Cooley Group
Founded in 1926, Cooley Group designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance, sustainable engineered membranes used in applications including some of the world’s most innovative outdoor advertising; water, fuel, and chemical containment; military; and commercial roofing initiatives. Headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and with multiple manufacturing facilities across the United States, Cooley Group markets and distributes its products worldwide and also collaborates with global partners to develop proprietary products and solutions. More information about Cooley Group can be found at www.cooleygroup.com.

About Family Service of Rhode Island
Family Service of Rhode Island is a statewide non-profit social service and education organization based in Providence.  The agency, founded in 1892 , helps children traumatized by crime and violence, students facing educational barriers such as absenteeism and bullying, families in poverty, and many others in need in Rhode Island.  The agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation, and is well known for its partnerships with police departments, school departments and other government agencies, as well as non-profits and businesses statewide.  More information about Family Service of Rhode Island can be found at www.familyserviceri.org.

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