People

STARTING YOUNG: Christine Gadbois, CEO of CareLink, first started volunteering in the health care sector when she was a candy striper at the Little Sisters of the Poor in Pawtucket at age 13.  PBN PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM

Christine Gadbois, CareLink CEO

People 08/24/2023

PBN Leaders & Achievers 2023 Christine Gadbois CareLink CEO CHRISTINE GADBOIS ALWAYS wanted to help people, and caught the bug at a young age. At 13, she volunteered...

A BETTER FUTURE: In 1978, Jonathan Houston founded Justice Assistance, a nonprofit that helps former convicted individuals find employment and education after being released from prison.  PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

Jonathan Houston, Justice Assistance founder and CEO

People 08/24/2023

PBN Leaders & Achievers 2023 Jonathan Houston Justice Assistance Founder and CEO THE LATE FORMER U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno once recognized Jonathan Houston as “the foremost...

HEALTHY FUNDING: As CEO and president of Newport Mental Health, James M. Lehane III has brought in more than $15 million in new funding and shares more than two-thirds of that funding with partner organizations through provider subcontracts.  PBN PHOTO/DAVID HANSEN

James M. Lehane III, Newport Mental Health CEO and president

People 08/24/2023

PBN Leaders & Achievers 2023 James M. Lehane III Newport Mental Health CEO and president JAMES M. LEHANE III IS IMMENSELY PROUD of how far Rhode Island...

FUTURE GROWTH: RI Bio Executive Director Carol Malysz says she is excited to be part of the state’s growing investment in the life sciences sector.  COURTESY RI BIO

Carol Malysz, RI Bio executive director

People 08/24/2023

PBN Leaders & Achievers 2023 Carol Malysz RI Bio Executive director THE LIFE SCIENCES FIELD within Rhode Island is booming, due in no small part to RI Bio,...

MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS: One major element that Brave River Solutions Inc. co-founder and President James McAssey is proud of is that his company maintains long-standing relationships with the clients it serves.  PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

James McAssey, Brave River Solutions Inc. co-founder and president

People 08/24/2023

PBN Leaders & Achievers 2023 James McAssey Brave River Solutions Inc. Co-founder and president WHEN ASKED TO DESCRIBE his leadership style, Brave River Solutions Inc. co-founder and...

STRESS RELIEVER: After owning his own startup businesses and dealing with the everyday stresses associated with ownership, Leland Merrill, Centreville Bank’s executive vice president and chief lending officer, went into banking to help businesses plan for their future.  PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

Leland Merrill, Centreville Bank executive vice president and chief lending officer

People 08/24/2023

PBN Leaders & Achievers 2023 Leland Merrill Centreville Bank Executive vice president and chief lending officer AN ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT has always been engrained within Leland Merrill. At...

INVESTING IN RHODE ISLAND: Cox Communications Inc. New England Market Vice President Ross L. Nelson persuaded the company’s corporate office to commit $125 million to improve fiber infrastructure throughout the Ocean State.  PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

Ross L. Nelson, Cox Communications Inc. New England market vice president

People 08/24/2023

PBN Leaders & Achievers 2023 Ross L. Nelson Cox Communications Inc. New England market vice president ROSS L. NELSON is described by his colleagues and peers...

A PRO’S PRO: Mary O’Sullivan, owner of Encore Executive and Professional Coaching, regularly helps business professionals make positive changes in their careers and personal lives.  PBN PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM

Mary O’Sullivan, Encore Executive and Professional Coaching owner

People 08/24/2023

PBN Leaders & Achievers 2023 Mary O’Sullivan Encore Executive and Professional Coaching Owner WHEN MARY O’SULLIVAN advises women on how to make career changes or adjust their...

ROOM SERVICE: The leadership style of Anthony Pellegrino, head of hotels at the Ash-Dean Hotel, is based on being kind, caring and thoughtful.  PBN PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM

Anthony Pellegrino, Ash-The Dean Hotel head of hotels

People 08/24/2023

PBN Leaders & Achievers 2023 Anthony Pellegrino Ash-Dean Hotel Head of hotels ANTHONY PELLEGRINO UNDERSTANDS that at the heart of hospitality is people. Whether it’s the guest,...