President
William Abbott
William Abbott is the President of Copper Care Wood Preservatives, Inc. Since he founded the company in 1991 his vision for developing utility pole protection products with better efficacy and robust environmental profiles has made Copper Care an international industry leader.
William was also the founder and Owner of Pole Maintenance Company, LLC from 1984 until it’s sale to Osmose Utility Services in 2010.
William graduated from Union College in Lincoln, NE in 1983 with Bachelors degrees in History and Theology. He holds an active Nebraska Applicators License from the State of Nebraska in wood preservation, and holds membership in numerous industry groups including: American Wood Protection Association, IRG – International Group on Wood Protection, Utility Pole Research Cooperative – Oregon State University. He has published and co-authored multiple industry papers, field trials and research studies.
Chief Operating Officer
David Grabiner
David Grabiner is the COO of Copper.care. He is focused on creating inexpensive copper touch surfaces that are readily accessible to all consumers.
David previously served as the CFO and hospital administrator for Fondation Vie et Sante in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He continues to work with several nonprofit organizations throughout the world including, Outpost Centers International, Congo Frontline Missions, and Train Them 2 Fish.
David earned his MBA from the University of Phoenix. He currently serves as the vice president of the Landlord Association of Chattanooga; an association focused on ending homelessness in Chattanooga.