‘40 Under Forty’ Honorees Reflect Greater Hartford’s Talent Pool

Hartford, Conn. (August 19, 2019) – Among a growing pool of talented nominees, this year’s 40 Under Forty honorees stood out for their impressive career growth and steadfast commitment to their communities.

“We were thrilled to see an eight percent increase in nominations this year,” Joe Zwiebel, President & Founding Publisher, Hartford Business Journal, said. “This year’s honorees reflect the rich talents of our region and the next generation of business leaders. We are delighted to honor their achievements and look forward to celebrating them in September.”

This year’s honorees include:

· Kim Bishop, Executive Director of Talent Attraction and Retention, MetroHartford Alliance

· Daniel Bonelli, Vice President of Finance, Comcast

· Jamie A. Bratt, Engagement Manager, Infosys

· Ashika Brinkley, Program Director of Health Sciences and Public Health, Goodwin College

· Dr. Rebecca “Becky” Eleck Bruce, Medical Director, Wheeler Clinic

· Gregory Calnen, Senior Account Manager, ZAG Interactive

· Sabrina Cameron, Executive Vice President, Adelbrook Inc.; Adjunct Professor, Social Work Department, Southern Connecticut State University

· Adam Clemens, Vice President of Sales, Century 21 Clemens Group

· Orlena Cowan-Bailey, Human Resources Business Partner, MassMutual Financial Group

· Julianna Cruz, Senior Public Relations Specialist, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

· Rachel DeCavage, Owner + Creative Director, cinder + salt

· Gaurang “Gary” S. Desai, President, Lotus Hospitality

· Janette Edwards, Vice President of Operations, Central Region, Hartford HealthCare

· Rebekah “Becky” Humphrey, Director, Insurance Research & Consulting, Conning

· Margi Jakubowski, Partner/Member, Robert Hensley & Associates LLC

· Megan Jakubowski, Owner/Operator, Old Wethersfield Country Store

· Benjamin C. Jensen, Partner, Robinson & Cole LLP

· Magdalena G. Johndrow, Financial Advisor and Partner, Johndrow Wealth Management

· Michael “Mike” Johnson, Director, Government Affairs, Sullivan & LeShane Inc.

· Amanda Jolly, Vice President, Programs and Communications, World Affairs Council of Connecticut

· Shawna M. Kitzman, Senior Planner, Fitzgerald & Halliday Inc.; Chief Creative Officer, Jam Program Inc.

· Melissa Melonson, Co-Founder and President, Lumi Agency

· Mark Moriarty, Executive Director, The First Tee of Connecticut

· Shannon Mumley, Internship Program Administrator, Cigna

· Kimberly Napp, Partner, Whittlesey

· Kathryn O’Neil, Communications Associate, Otis Elevator Company

· Roshan N. Patel, Senior Vice President, Consumer Bank Market Manager, Bank of America

· Tyler Polk, Partner and Senior Consultant, Fiduciary Investment Advisors

· Ben Reder, Owner/Broker, The Reder Agency

· Ben Roberts, Creative Director, Ryan Marketing

· Amanda Roy, Community Programs Manager, Greater Hartford Arts Council

· Stephen Schirra, Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Around the Worlds, Around the World Inc.

· Collin Seguin, 2nd Vice President and Regional Director, Travelers Insurance

· Nicholas Sheridan, Certified Financial Planner, Lindberg & Ripple

· Edward B. Spinella, Partner, Murtha Cullina LLP

· Amanda K. Stanton, Chief Operating Officer, Stanton Equipment Inc.

· Oscar Suarez, Partner, Halloran Sage

· John Tanski, Partner, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP

· Visar Tasimi, Vice President, Strategic Delivery and Analytics, ConnectiCare

· Jonathan Winer, Athletic Director, Capitol Region Education Council (CREC)

The 2019 Hartford Business Journal ’40 Under Forty’ Awards will take place on September 26th from 5p.m.-9p.m. at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Tickets are $85-$125 per person and available for purchase online. Event sponsors include: Comcast Business, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Hartford Yard Goats (presenting sponsors); UConn School of Business (education leadership sponsor); Emcor Services New England Mechanical (event sponsor); and, WFSB-3 Eyewitness News (exclusive media sponsor). Event partners include: Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, Rider Productions, J. Fiereck Photography, and Co-Communications Marketing and Public Relations.

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