Juvenile Products Industry Veteran Joins First Candle Board
First Candle is pleased to announce that Dave Taylor has joined the organization’s Board of Directors.
Taylor is highly esteemed in the juvenile products industry, having served as CEO at both Evenflo and Dorel Juvenile Group and CFO at Goodbaby. He also serves on the Board of the Indiana Make a Wish Foundation.
Taylor has been a long-time supporter of First Candle and his strong managerial experience coupled with his passion for child safety makes Taylor a perfect addition to the First Candle Board.
“Over 20+ years ago I entered the juvenile products industry, discovered my passion focusing on child safety and subsequently held various leadership roles for the remainder of my career. Joining the board of First Candle, an organization that has led the way in the fight to end sleep related infant death for 40 years, is the culmination of my career focused on the overall health, safety and well-being of babies everywhere,” explains Taylor.
“On behalf of the entire Board, I’m happy to welcome Dave,” said Board Chair Byron Johnson, “We have a group of diverse individuals who bring life experiences that include bereaved parents as well as health care professionals, community advocates and business leaders that help support the organization in its mission to save babies and support families. Dave brings even more talent, passion and leadership to the Board.”