Bean Town Business Builder

During the 18 years he was in senior management positions at Label Art, the company grew from $5 million in sales to more than $50 million. From one manufacturing operation when he came on board in 1982, the company peaked at six plants before settling in at four in 2000.

The value of teamwork is an important element in Cobery's management style. One of his favorite quotes is from Althea Gibson, the first black athlete to play and eventually win championships at Wimbledon and Forest Hills in the 1950s. The quote is simple, "No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helps you."