Cohoes, NY (Jan. 2010)– Mohawk Fine Papers Inc.,
a leading manufacturer of premium printing, writing and imaging papers, and a
pioneer in sustainable manufacturing, has announced the appointment of Andy
Patrick to its Board of Directors.
“Andy’s knowledge of the needs of creative
professionals and understanding of customer experiences will add an increased
level of strategic planning to our product development as we continue to explore
growth in non-traditional areas, particularly in the online realm,” said Thomas
D. O’Connor, Jr. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Patrick is the president and chief executive
officer of liveBooks, the leading provider of award-winning websites that allow
creative professionals to promote and manage their businesses online.
He is also the founder and executive director of
FiftyCrows Foundation. Founded in 2001, FiftyCrows promotes social awareness
through the use of arrestingly real and timely photographic imagery. The
mission of FiftyCrows is to encourage dialog, unite communities and affect
change with powerful visual stories.
For the past ten years Patrick has been actively
involved in the development of social cause organizations striving to make a
positive impact on the human condition. He is also a founding board member of
Healing the Divide, a non-profit that brings cultural, social and economic
benefits to traditional communities in Tibet, Mongolia, Russia, India, Nepal and
Bhutan. He was the Founder and Executive Director of the Mad Housers of Chicago,
which built small living units for homeless individuals, and was a founding
board member of the highly successful magazine StreetWise, which has sold over
$10 million in copies by homeless individuals, 75 percent of which goes directly
to the seller.
Previously, Patrick was the EVP & COO of
Adjacency Brand New Media, a leading strategic web consultancy for award-winning
e-business deployments for companies such as Apple Computer, Patagonia, Virgin
Megastores, Esprit and Nordstrom. In 2000, he was named one of the top fifty
people in design by Metropolis Magazine.
"I have long admired Mohawk. This family-owned
company practices everything I think is important: they offer unparalleled
products, their customer service is impeccable and they lead the manufacturing
sector in environmental responsibility. These are people who go to work every
day and think 'how can we do better.' They give 120 percent. I am honored to
join the Board," said Patrick.
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About Mohawk
Recognized for its technical innovation and environmental focus, Mohawk Fine
Papers Inc. is the largest manufacturer of premium printing, writing and digital
paper in North America. Signature grades include Strathmore®, Beckett®, Mohawk
SuperfineTM, Via®, BriteHue, Carnival, Synergy, Solutions, Nekoosa Linen, Mohawk
Color Copy® and proprietary Inxwell® products, Navajo® and Options®. Mohawk is
also the exclusive marketer of Kromekote and Knightkote, premium coated brands
manufactured by Smart Papers.
Mohawk engineers its papers to provide optimal
performance for sheetfed, web and digital printing. Uses for Mohawk papers
include corporate reports, corporate identity systems, brochures, packaging,
invitations and announcements. Mohawk Digital Papers are also used in on-demand
photo books, personalized direct mail and custom packaging. Mohawk offers reams
and envelopes at mohawkpaperstore.com.
A certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise and
leader in environmental stewardship, Mohawk is the first U.S. paper mill to
match100% of its electricity with windpower renewable energy credits and the
first U.S. premium paper mill to shift toward carbon neutral production. Also
offered are recycled papers certified by Green Seal and papers certified to the
Forest Stewardship Council’s (FSC) standards by SmartWood, a program of the
Rainforest Alliance. FSC certification ensures responsible use of forest
resources.
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