After 15 years as chairman of DetecTogether, a Westborough-based nonprofit working to early cancer detection, organization Founder Jim Coghlin is stepping aside from his board position, as Patrick McCarty of McCarty Cos. takes over leadership of the board.
Transitioning to the role of honorary chairman, Coghlin will remain in his current position as chief volunteer and fundraiser, according to a Tuesday press release from DetecTogether. Coghlin is also chairman of Westborough manufacturer Coghlin Cos.
“After 15 amazing years leading this organization, I take great pride in our lasting impact in the fight against cancer by teaching people how to detect it early. Together, our programs are continually saving and improving lives by empowering individuals to recognize health changes and take timely action – knowledge that has proven to be lifesaving,” Coghlin said in the release.
Coghlin is succeeded in the chairman position by Patrick McCarty, president and CEO of McCarty Cos., a Leominster-based construction management and consulting firm, who originally joined DetecTogether’s board in 2022.
“I am honored to step into this role during such a strategically pivotal time,” McCarty said in the release. “The work we do here is not just important – it’s life-saving. I’m fully committed to expanding our reach, ensuring more people have the knowledge and tools to detect cancer early, when it’s most survivable.”
Founded in 2008, DetecTogether teaches individuals how to recognize the often-subtle early signs of cancer and when to seek medical guidance through its 3 Steps Detect program, according to the nonprofit’s website. Providing first responder and workplace wellness training in addition to community and young adult education programs, DetecTogether reports 1 in 4 participants indicate that their training has enabled them to identify a health issue earlier.
In 2022, DetecTogether generated $1.93 million in revenue with $4.11 million in assets, according to nonprofit financial tracker GuideStar. The day-to-day leadership of the organization is led by President and Executive Director Tricia Scannell Laursen.
Mica Kanner-Mascolo is a staff writer at Worcester Business Journal, who primarily covers the healthcare and diversity, equity, and inclusion industries.
