06/12/2026
Congratulations to business leader and volunteer Kristen Danson for taking home the Community Impact Award at our recent Business Excellence Awards. A long-time successful business leader and non-profit champion, Kristen found herself at Rier Industries Ltd. to assist its owner, Sheldon Rier, with a short-term project in the late 1990s.
This turned into a successful long-term business relationship, eventually leading her to become managing partner when Rier Industries transformed into Mito Graphics/Swift Components Corporation and became a trusted player in the automotive sector. But it was helping those facing food insecurities by volunteering for the Cambridge Food Bank, which really struck a chord. While at the Food Bank, she has served in many capacities including as Board President and now Past President.
Thanks to her efforts, the food bank – which last year supported more than 10,000 individuals across over 4,500 households - is now scheduled to move into its new 31,000 square foot home on Franklin Boulevard early next year. Kristen also remains a champion for businesses and has been a dedicated cheerleader for the Cambridge Chamber by serving on the board for just over a decade, including as Board Chair from 2022 to 2024.
Thanks to TD for sponsoring this award!
Photo: Tomasz Adamski