University of Delaware Office of Public Relations The Messenger Vol. 5, No. 2/1996 Award-winning daughter cited for marketing Delaware State Sen. Thurman Adams isn't the only member of the family to garner awards. His daughter, Lynn Adams Slater Kokjohn, Delaware '78, a DuPont Co. global market services manager, is part of a color planning team for Corian that received a coveted DuPont Corporate Marketing Excellence award. Corian is a DuPont surfacing material used in such applications as kitchen countertops, sinks, vanities, bathtub- surrounds and in such specialty products as watches and tabletops. The award was presented to the team for initiating changes in how the Corian business conceives, plans, develops and introduces new colors to the market. "Their global approach links efforts across regions, saves resources and is a model for others involved in launching new products," according to a brochure on the award. During the two years the team implemented its multifunctional strategy, 23 new colors were introduced to the market, increasing the number of offerings by more than 150 percent. The team's efforts led to a competitive, long-term position and $45 million in new business worldwide. Kokjohn went to work for DuPont a week after she earned her bachelor's degree in business administration from the UD. She's worked with several businesses within DuPont during her 17 years there. Much of her recent work has been in supply chain technology, giving her the opportunity to travel to many countries. Kokjohn lives in Newark with her husband, Tucker, and sons. The family enjoys season tickets to UD football and basketball, especially their parking spot, a gift from Sen. Adams. -Beth Thomas