By Erin Casey
As classmates at Assumption, Andrew Chester ’07 and Mike Daly ’07 shared an interest in greener living. Chester had an affinity for earth sciences and wanted to make a positive contribution to sustainability, and Daly promoted the development of a more eco-friendly campus. “I ultimately believe that making the world a better place starts with small actions on campus,” Daly said.
After graduation, Chester formed the solar energy development company Greenskies where Daly later joined him. After an installation of solar panels on the roof of the Emmanuel d’Alzon Library and growing Greenskies into one of the top commercial solar developers in the United States, the two have begun a new sustainability venture, Cavu. Cavu is a rating system for consumer goods that provides consumers the ability to shop mindfully by simply showing the environmental and social impact a product has throughout its lifecycle.
“Playing soccer at Assumption and balancing academics instilled a level of responsibility and hard work that has stuck with me to this day,” said Chester. “I consider myself a business-minded individual first, with a passion for our planet and our people. In taking business and science classes while at Assumption, I tried to find ways after graduating where I could blend the two and use business in an impactful way as a catalyst for change.”
Daly also credits his Assumption experiences for his business successes. “Assumption prepared me for the real world,” Daly said. “The business courses I took and the internships I was a part of with local Worcester organizations allowed me to gain the knowledge, experience, and confidence I needed to hit the ground running after graduation.”
