Originating in the UK, Dawn has a strong background in sales & marketing, this culminated in the launch of her own publishing company, which had ties to central government and the public safety sector. Selling her company in 1997 to concentrate on her family, she also spent some time working in project management at the National Health Service prior to her move to the USA in 2013.

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Since being stateside, Dawn was one of the founding members to launch American Epoxy Scientific to the laboratory and related markets. Since this time, she has immersed herself in the educational, research, biotech and industrial laboratory industries. Joining Fundermax North America in May 2020, focusing exclusively on the laboratory sector, Dawn was responsible for creating a laboratory team and helped update the SEFA Worksurface Standard.

In July 2023 Dawn engaged in a joint venture with BICASA srl to form BICASA North America – a manufacturer of fume hoods and technical laboratory furniture solutions. She is an active member of SEFA (Scientific Equipment & Furniture Association), and a prior board member. Dawn is also an active member of I2SL – is VP of the NC Triangle Chapter and sits on committees for the St Louis Chapter and Greater LA Chapter. She is also very active in SLCan, where Dawn Chairs the Communications Committee and is Co-Chair of the Professional Development Committee. She also sits on the Board of Directors. Dawn is a My Green Lab Ambassador and has deep-rooted beliefs in sustainable manufacturing; in addition, she is continually looking for ways to enable a reduction in carbon footprint.