CHANDLER, AZ - The Rogers Corporation has appointed Michael D. Bessette to head its Advanced Circuit Materials Division (ACMD) effective July 10, 2008.

A 33-year veteran of Rogers Corporation, Bessette previously worked at Rogers’ R&D department in Connecticut, and also in Japan, where he headed up Rogers’ joint venture with INOAC Corporation, manufacturing elastomer materials. Bessette has been responsible for the Durel Division’s global electroluminescent backlighting business for the past five years.

"Mike Bessette brings his extensive experience in R&D... to the Advanced Circuits Materials Division at a critical time, as we strive to accelerate the division’s growth and product diversification." said Robert Wachob, president and CEO.

Bessette holds a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Northeastern University and an M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science from the University of Connecticut.