BEACHWOOD, OHIO—February 12, 2009—Cohesant Inc. (Pink Sheets: COHY) (“Cohesant”) announced the hiring of Mr. Jack Prause as Vice President of CuraFlo Franchising. Mr. Prause will be responsible for the network of CuraFlo businesses, including the launching of new franchises.
Mr. Prause comes to CuraFlo with a background in consulting, executive management, and as an entrepreneur. He has held senior management positions with Mercer Management Consulting, the American Red Cross, Bain Capital, and International Paper, as well as starting his own business, Real Adventures Compounding Education.
A native of Columbus, Ohio, Mr. Prause earned his BS in Engineering from the University of Michigan, as well as an MBA in Strategic Management from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
“Jack’s leadership experience and entrepreneurial skills will be an asset to all our CuraFlo businesses,” said Morris Wheeler, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cohesant. Mr. Wheeler added, “Jack’s addition to our team will help drive sales and realize the growth potential of our network.”
Cohesant Inc., based in Beachwood Ohio, is engaged in the protection and renewal of drinking water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems for municipal, industrial, commercial and residential infrastructure and the design, development, manufacture and sale of specialty coatings and equipment used to apply such coatings. The Company markets its products under numerous trade names including; AquataPoxy, CuraFlo, CuraPoxy, and Raven.
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