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EDWARD J. DONNELLY JR. RECEIVES NPCA'S HECKEL AWARD
Washington, D.C., Nov. 7, 2006 , On Oct. 30, during the Honors Luncheon of its 119th Annual Meeting in Nashville, the National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA) presented Edward J. Donnelly, Jr., group vice president for DuPont Coatings & Color Technologies, with the George Baugh Heckel Award.This award is the association's highest honor.
Donnelly took on the role of NPCA Chairman of the Board in 2005.Before that, he chaired NPCA's Association Finance Strategic Planning Subcommittee.Under his leadership, the subcommittee took on the formidable task of examining the association's dues structure, operating revenue and expenses, non-dues revenues and member consolidation policies.He recommended changes that will allow the association to meet the needs of its membership over the next five years.Determining the financial needs of an association based on the value of services the membership requires is a demanding and crucial "behind the scenes" operation that Donnelly deftly directed.In his role, he maintained a judicious approach to changes that would have an effect on dues, ensuring that any such variation would have to be across-the-board, affecting all membership classes equally.His focus and effort earned him NPCA's Industry Achievement Award in 2004.
Donnelly has spent close to 40 years working in the industry, with the last 37 at DuPont.Like many who become involved in this industry, he began his career working in a research lab.His positive attitude and eagerness led him to accept a number of positions within the company.Some of his greatest accomplishments followed the company's acquisition of Ford's North American Paint Operations, including leading the integration and transition team and coordinating all functional activity.Donnelly also developed strategy for DuPont's global finishes business and was lead negotiator with Hoechst for the $1.9 billion Herberts acquisition.He organized and lead the due diligence process and was the initial leader of the integration team developing both DuPont and Herberts' functional team transition programs.Donnelly also led DuPont's General Managers Development Program.
He was also responsible for DuPont's NASCAR Motorpsorts Program and sponsorship, with Hendrick Motorsports, of the #24 DuPont car and Jeff Gordon.
A native of Philadelphia, Donnelly graduated from Villanova University.He completed several business executive and management programs, including those at the University of Michigan, Columbia University, and Pennsylvania State University.
Married for 38 years, Donnelly has always kept family his main priority.As a dad he has been involved in Indian Guides, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and attended numerous band and athletic events.He taught his children to be ethical, loyal and loving, and all four children have embraced his unique blend of focused work ethic coupled with humor and love of life.He plans on retiring in December to spend more time with family and friends, traveling, cooking, fishing, and watching NASCAR, the Eagles and college basketball.
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