Celebrate with Us!
We are excited to invite you to a spectacular evening at the stunning Aldrich Mansion as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of PBN’s Leaders and Achievers honorees. This cocktail-style reception promises an evening of elegance and enjoyment with:
- Open Bar: Enjoy a selection of fine beverages.
- Passed Hors d’Oeuvres: Delight in a variety of gourmet bites.
- Food Stations: Savor an array of culinary delights.
- Networking: Mix and mingle with the honorees and other distinguished guests.
Don’t miss this opportunity to honor these remarkable individuals and connect with fellow attendees in a beautiful setting. Get your tickets today and be part of the celebration!
The 2024 Leaders & Achievers honorees are (in alphabetical order):
- Marilee Arsenault, North Providence Housing Authority executive director
- Shameem Awan, Amica Mutual Insurance Co. senior assistant vice president
- Edward Broderick, Gilbane Development Co. CEO and president
- John Bulman, Pierce Atwood LLP partner
- Peter Carson, Earth House founder, impact investor and strategic brander
- Suzanne Courtemanche, Tighe & Bond vice president and technical director
- Deborah DiNardo, Pierce Atwood LLP partner
- Craig Eaton, Bally’s Corp. Rhode Island operations president
- Linn Foster Freedman, Robinson & Cole LLP partner and cybersecurity chair
- Mary Ann Gardner, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport production branch head, contracts department
- Anne Geertman, Reach Consulting managing director
- Kate Kennedy, USI Insurance Services LLC senior vice president of employee benefits
- Barbara Lamoureux, Thrive Behavioral Health Inc. vice president of youth and family services
- Kerry LaPlante, University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy dean
- Kathleen Malin, Rhode Island Foundation chief technology officer
- Kimberly McCarthy, The Washington Trust Co. senior vice president and chief wealth client services officer
- Oscar Mejias, Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce executive director
- Mary-Kate O’Leary, A Wish Come True Inc. executive director
- Julie Owens, Social Enterprise Greenhouse CEO
- Deborah Pannullo, SCORE Rhode Island chapter chair
- Stephen Rosa, (add)ventures founder and CEO
- Justin T. Shay, Cameron & Mittleman LLP partner
- Rebecca Simon, Johnson & Wales University associate dean
- Matthew Trimble, Saint Elizabeth Community CEO and president
- Jennifer Watkins, Crossroads Rhode Island vice president of emergency shelters and housing problem solving
Honorees must be 50 as of August 22nd and will be recognized at PBN’s Awards Celebration at the Aldrich Mansion on August 22nd. They will also be featured in a special report published on August 30th.
