In making the announcement, Marshall S. Cogan, chairman of the Foamex Board, said, ``As the industry leader in new product innovation, Foamex is becoming increasingly technology-driven. Senator Culver will provide critical input to our board as we leverage this expertise globally and increase our participation in the defense and aerospace sectors.''
Since 1981, Culver has been a senior partner at Arent Fox law firm in Washington D.C., where he served on the firm's Executive Committee and headed the Government Relations practice.