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DONOR PROFILE
Sometimes in life things come full circle.
YOUR GIVING HAD A PROFOUND IMPACT
on the care provided to thousands of patients in the following areas:
$3.6M
Capital Improvements $1,881,512
Patient Care $1,217,936
Cancer Care Services $450,403
Equipment & Technology $50,000
The same can also be said in business with longtime Southcoast Health donor, Tech-Etch, being the perfect example.
Founded in 1996 in Boston by George E. Keeler, Tech-Etch was originally a pioneer in the photo chemical etching process. The company, which owns
manufacturing facilities in Fall River and Plymouth, as well as in Litchfield, MN, has evolved over the years with its focus now on the production of precision engineered parts. Some products are components of the implanted medical devices used by Southcoast’s Interventional Cardiology team within the Harold and Virginia Lash Heart and Vascular Center at Charlton.
“George’s commitment to his employees and the community is what has brought this company to where it is today,” said Rich Cammarano, President and CEO of Tech-Etch. George Keeler stepped down in 2016 and the company was sold to its employees through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
in 2018.
“Employees have a lot of important input here, including which charities we give to,” said Rich.
Tech-Etch has been contributing steadily to Southcoast’s Annual Fund for over 20 years, directing their support to Charlton where many of their 100-plus employees and their families receive care.
“It’s important for our employees to give back to the community where they live and work.”
Pictured: Richard Cammarano, President and CEO and Peter Joyal, Vice President of Operations
“George’s commitment to his employees and the community is what has brought this company to where it is today.”
One employee for whom Tech-Etch has come
full circle is Manufacturing Engineer John Rogers, who has been with the firm for 20 years. Both of
his octogenarian parents have undergone cardiac surgery at Charlton, with his mother having received a pacemaker in November 2019.
“It’s great to know that we play a part in saving lives,” said John, noting that his wife was also recently a patient at Charlton.
“The doctors, the nurses, everyone were really great and took the time to explain everything to us. When these things happen, it’s always a blur, and I’m so thankful to them all for helping us through it.”
“We believe we are in the lifesaving business where we all contribute in our own way to the incredible work these surgeons are doing,” said Rich.
“We’re proud to support Charlton because we feel we’re all in it together, working as one team.”
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