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Dougherty Manufacturing’s new paint booth measures
56 feet long, 24 feet wide and 18 feet tall. This will
be used for very large pieces like major theme
park attractions.
who serves as Dougherty Manufacturing’s Chief Financial Officer
“With Sarah Dougherty at the helm, I believe that Dougherty
(CFO). “It’s one thing to create a job; it’s another to develop an Manufacturing will be leading the way in the economic upturn
in place.” “It’s so important, not just financially, for our residents to be able
employee long-term. We are so proud of the team we have
Sarah has been in the manufacturing business for over a
decade. As CFO, she oversees sales, finance, marketing, human
resources, and the administrative work necessary to initiate
and continue the company’s growth. Because of her role in the
in our community,” said Edgewater Mayor Michael Ignasiak.
to earn their living close to their families and homes. Edgewater
is a city that values its families, and we welcome the Dougherty
family as they grow their business in our community.”
Aside from being a job creator, however, Stephen and Sarah
company, Dougherty Manufacturing last year was recognized say they are dedicated to education. Dougherty Manufacturing
Enterprise National Council and the State of Florida. In addition students into manufacturing careers. The company has also
as a certified Woman-Owned Business by the Woman’s Business
to running one of the fastest growing businesses in Central
Florida, she is the mother of three and a member of the Volusia
Manufacturers Association and the Southeast Volusia Economic
Development team.
has been in talks with Daytona State College to help attract more
reached out to local high schools to start training programs at
even younger ages.
“Schools tend to educate kids to go to college, and we
find that the kids who don’t are sometimes ignored,” said
Stephen. “It’s our goal to educate these kids to work in
different trades.”
For the future, Dougherty Manufacturing hopes to grow
in other industries, and to continue to be a community and
manufacturing leader in Central Florida and across the country.
One of Dougherty’s specialties is this aluminum design. Check out
what they made with their Waterjet!
Zach Bass is the Director of Marketing
for Dougherty Manufacturing, located
in Edgewater, FL. In addition to his job
responsibilities, he is a board member of the
Daytona State College Foundation, Halifax
Health and New Smyrna’s Committee on
Economic Development.
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