5 Things You Didn't Know About Dan Cotter: Vice President of CellMark's Recycling Division

Our friends at CellMark are some of our biggest fans and advocates, and Dan Cotter is no exception. Dan is always looking for ways to work with PaperSeed and further our mission, and (as you'll read below) he shares a our passion for education and lifelong learning! As we're getting ready to kick off our annual Recycled Materials Art Competition, we couldn't ask for a better person to interview for this month's newsletter! 

Name: Dan Cotter          

Organization: CellMark Recycling

Title: Vice President

1. WHAT ARE YOU MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT?

I have been an environmental activist for over 50 years, and remain very passionate about doing my part to make the world a better place for all. Beyond the work I do, I have also taught at all levels, for elementary school through college (I especially enjoy teaching at the college level, giving young men and women the tools and enthusiasm to pursue careers in some environmental field.

2. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO WHEN YOU AREN'T WORKING OR VOLUNTEERING?

I love to walk and hike, anything outdoors that's active. I also play golf at least once a week.

3. WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND WHY?

There are too may individuals to list. My role models are people who are fearless in pursuing their dreams. People who work hard and are dedicated to making their lives and those around them better.

4. WHAT'S SOMETHING YOU'RE REALLY GOOD AT?

I think I'm good at being fearless about trying new things, and helping people reach their potential by mentoring, providing an example of how to approach challenges, and through education.

5. IS THERE ANYTHING YOU HOPE TO LEARN IN THE FUTURE? (LIKE A NEW LANGUAGE, INSTRUMENT, OR SKILL?) 

I'm always learning something. I'm very intellectually curious, so I read and attend lectures about current events, politics, environmental issues, and futuristic ideas; what's coming for society with AI, driverless cars, etc., will revolutionize the way we live.