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Sheryl Nance-Nash

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STRAIGHT SHOOTER: Dorothy Costa, senior vice president of people and culture at Brightstar Lottery, puts the “human” in human resources, building credibility by connecting with people at all levels of the organization.
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A straight shooter fires her career to the top

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PBN 2026 C-Suite Awards PUBLIC COMPANY HEADQUARTERED IN RHODE ISLAND: Dorothy Costa Brightstar Lottery senior vice president of people and culture Dorothy Costa describes herself as...
DEALMAKER: Joseph Wroblewski, chief technology officer and managing partner at Abacus Health Solutions LLC, was given the title of “consummate negotiator” by colleagues for his ability to cut the best deals with vendors and suppliers while remaining friendly and respectful.
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Using technology to improve the odds for chronic conditions

Health Services
PBN 2026 C-Suite Awards SMALL PRIVATE COMPANY (LESS than 150 employees): Joseph Wroblewski Abacus Health Solutions LLC chief technology officer and managing partner It’s not everybody...
STRONGER TOGETHER: Eric Shoen merged the Rhode Island College Foundation and the Rhode Island College Alumni Association into a single entity.
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Unafraid of risk, new executive director takes bold action at Rhode...

Education
PBN 2026 C-Suite Awards NONPROFITS/SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES: Eric Shoen Rhode Island College Alumni & Foundation executive director Eric Shoen hit the ground ­running when he came...
ON A ROLL: Robert Brinkman, left, assembler technician, and Ben Daubenspeck, quality assurance engineer, work with an AJ 800 overprinter at electronics manufacturer AstroNova Inc. in West Warwick.
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AstroNova credits rapid innovation and customer feedback with success

Industries
PBN 2025 Manufacturing Awards OVERALL EXCELLENCE AT A LARGE MANUFACTURER: AstroNova Inc. For more than 60 years electronics manufacturer AstroNova Inc. has been the go-to for...
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Amgen Rhode Island employees such as, from left, Kagan Littlefield and Gregory Van Dijk, both level 1 senior manufacturing associates; Hanna Rouillard, level 1 manufacturing associate; and Paul Trusler, level 2 senior manufacturing associate, are always looking for ways to operate more efficiently. They are pictured at the company’s West Greenwich campus.
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Amgen Rhode Island a hub of innovation

Industries
PBN 2025 Manufacturing Awards OVERALL EXCELLENCE AT AN ENTERPRISE MANUFACTURER: Amgen Rhode Island Amgen Rhode Island combines biology and technology to increase the odds of patients...
TESTING: Students Ashlee Lewandoski, left, Bridget Finnerty and Jacqui Pijnenburg in professor of engineering Janet Baldwin’s class at Roger Williams University test water samples from a coastal area in Warren to determine the extent of saltwater intrusion.
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ENLIST NOW: State needs soldiers in climate fight

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As far back as Ashlee Lewandoski can remember, she had a thing for being outdoors. A love of nature andthe environment directed her career...
STRATEGIC PLANNING: From left, Half Street Group team members Nadia Engenheiro, digital and social media strategist; Account Director Hillary Lima; senior account executive Chelsea DeCesare; and account executive Kerri Tallman discuss a marketing plan at the public relations firm’s Providence office.
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Half Street Group building a brand for themselves, and others

Business Services
PBN 2025 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES $250,000 TO $2.5 MILLION 1. Half Street Group CEO (or equivalent): Mike Raia, founder and president 2024 Revenue: $812,956 2022 Revenue: $390,194 Revenue growth:...

Keane’s Wood Fired Catering cooking up fresh profits

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PBN 2025 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES $250,000 TO $2.5 MILLION 2. Keane’s Wood Fired Catering CEO (or equivalent): Padraic Keane, owner and head of operations; Kaylyn...
BACK HOME: Rosemary A. Costigan was a nursing student at the Community College of Rhode Island. Now, she has ascended to being the president of her alma mater. 
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Rosemary A. Costigan

Economic Activity
PBN Leaders & Achievers Awards 2025 ROSEMARY A. COSTIGAN Community College of Rhode Island President WHEN ROSEMARY A. COSTIGAN was a nursing student at the Community...
DR. MAYBE: Horizon Pharmacy LLC CEO and President Jason Costa doesn’t want to outright reject an idea that could help improve the company due to budget reasons, but rather ask why that idea is important to the company’s mission. 
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Jason Costa

Economic Activity
PBN Leaders & Achievers Awards 2025 JASON COSTA Horizon Pharmacy LLC CEO and president WHERE JASON COSTA GOES, growth follows – whether it’s with programs, employees...
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