PAUL DACEY is a product development engineer with W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. For more than 19 years, Dacey has developed new technologies and products for fire, public safety, and military professionals, with an emphasis on CROSSTECH® moisture barriers. Dacey holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering and a master of business administration from the University of Delaware. Kevlar® and Nomex® are registered trademarks or trademarks of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. or its affiliates. PBI and design are trademarks of PBI Performance Products. CROSSTECH, GORE and design are trademarks of W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.