Celebrate Excellence at Aldrich Mansion – An Evening to Remember

Join us on August 21st at the magnificent Aldrich Mansion for a spectacular celebration honoring the distinguished achievements of PBN’s Leaders & Achievers honorees—an inspiring group featured in a special report debuting July 22nd.

Set against the backdrop of one of Rhode Island’s most iconic estates, this cocktail-style reception offers a perfect blend of sophistication, connection, and celebration. Enjoy an evening filled with:

• Open Bar – Raise a glass with a curated selection of premium cocktails and beverages
• Passed Hors d’Oeuvres – Delight in an elegant assortment of gourmet bites
• Food Stations – Explore a variety of culinary creations crafted to impress
• Networking Opportunities – Engage with honorees, industry leaders, and distinguished guests

Be part of a night that celebrates impact, innovation, and the individuals shaping the future of our community.

Reserve your tickets today and experience an evening of unforgettable moments.

The 2025 Leaders & Achievers honorees are (in alphabetical order):

• Michael Andrade, The Arc of Bristol County CEO and president
• Dawn Apajee, City Personnel founder and president
• Ken Burnett, Centerville Bank senior vice president and commercial team leader
• David M. Chenevert, Rhode Island Manufacturers Association executive director
• Jason Costa, Horizon Pharmacy LLC CEO and president
• Rosemary A. Costigan, Community College of Rhode Island president
• Carla DeStefano, Stop Wasting Abandoned Property Inc. executive director
• Caroline Dillon, The Village Common of Rhode Island executive director
• Stephen Dolinich, RISE Group Inc. manager of talent acquisition
• Paul V. Fontaine, Providence College senior associate vice president and chief information officer
• Kerri Furtado, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau director of national accounts
• Henry Johnson, New England Institute of Technology business management department chair
• Blake Laverdiere, General Dynamics Electric Boat manager of operations
• David Peart, Rhode Island FC president
• Tamara Ringeling, Thrive Behavioral Health chief operations officer and interim president
• Jennifer Schanck-Bolwell, Crossroads Rhode Island chief operations officer
• Bethany Spadaro, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island commercial pharmacy director
• Don Troppoli, Webster Bank N.A. senior managing director of regional banking, Rhode Island and Massachusetts
• Carol Ventura, R.I. Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp. CEO and executive director
• Stephen J. White, Westerly Community Credit Union CEO and president
• Edward Wojcik, Ed Wojcik Architect Ltd. owner and principal
• Donald Zambarano, KPMG LLP Providence office managing partner

Honorees  will be recognized at PBN’s Leaders and Achievers Awards Celebration at the Aldrich Mansion on August 21. They will also be featured in a special report published on August 29.  Click HERE to view the 2024 Leaders & Achievers Special Report

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Celebrate Employee Wellness!

Twenty-seven organizations have been named as honorees in Providence Business News’ 2025 Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island Awards program.

All the honorees for this year’s annual program – which is now in its 14th year – will be recognized during a breakfast ceremony on Aug 7 and be featured in the August 15th Healthiest Employers Special Section.

This year’s honorees are listed alphabetically by size categories:

2-99 employees

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island
• Greenwood Credit Union
• Groov-Pin Corp.
• Revive Therapeutic Services

100 to 499 employees

• BankNewport
• Centreville Bank
• Cooley Group
• Orthopedics Rhode Island Inc.
• Rhode Island Medical Imaging Inc.
• R.I. Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp.
• The Beacon Mutual Insurance Co.

500 to 1,499 employees

• Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
• Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
• South County Health
• Toray Plastics (America) Inc.
• The Washington Trust Co.
• University Orthopedics Inc.

1,500 to 4,999 employees

• Amica Mutual Insurance Co.
• Gilbane Inc.
• Ocean State Job Lot
• Point32Health Co.

5,000-plus employees

• Brown University
• Brown University Health
• CBIZ Inc.
• CVS Health Corp.
• Terracon
• U-Haul International Inc.

The Healthiest Employers Awards Program is a celebration of what it truly means to be a healthy employer—and a bold call to action for the future of work. This year our keynote speaker is Lauren Gill Pimpare, founder and president of Tomorrow’s Women TODAY, a nonprofit she launched in 2009 to build a powerful and evolving network for women leaders.

Through its innovative programming and deeply supportive community, the organization is reshaping how women lead into the future. As shared by Lauren, investing in women leaders is no longer just important—it’s urgent.  In today’s climate, the organizations that are already distinguishing themselves are those that prioritize the well-being of their people and intentionally invest in leadership development, mentorship, and inclusive workplace cultures.

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Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening at Aldrich Mansion!

We are thrilled to invite you to a spectacular celebration on July 17th at the breathtaking Aldrich Mansion, where we will honor the exceptional achievements of PBN’s 40 Under Forty honorees. Honorees will also be featured in a special report published on July 19.

This elegant cocktail-style reception promises an evening of sophistication, connection, and celebration, featuring:

• Open Bar – Savor a selection of premium beverages
• Passed Hors d’Oeuvres – Enjoy a variety of gourmet bites
• Food Stations – Indulge in an array of culinary delights
• Networking – Connect with honorees and distinguished guests

Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize and celebrate these remarkable individuals while mingling with industry leaders in a stunning setting.

Secure your tickets today and be part of this unforgettable evening!

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• Wole Akinbi, half full llc facilitator and community liaison
• Alyssa Alvarado, Governor’s Workforce Board Rhode Island executive director
• Ryan Buttie, Luminous Creative Agency founder and chief operating officer
• Jason Cabral, The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre executive director
• Britney Crisafulli, Taco Inc. program manager, business operating systems
• Alexandra Curtis, R.I. National Guard public affairs officer
• William Maxwell Daley, Robinson & Cole LLP senior associate
• Lizzy Desibia, Russell Morin Catering & Events chief operating officer
• Robert Ellsworth, Medtronic global director for sustainability
• Constance Ferber, Social Enterprise Greenhouse chief impact officer
• Katherine Fish, CVS Health Corp. lead director of information governance and privacy office risk
• Allison Fleet, Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP partner
• Jason Furlan, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island director of Medicare concierge
• Carrie Gill, Rhode Island Energy head of electric regulatory strategy
• Timothy Grimes, Decof, Mega & Quinn PC trial attorney
• Kasha Hanflik, Girls on the Run Rhode Island executive director
• Meghan L. Hopkins, Nixon Peabody LLP associate, health care group
• Caitlin Kennedy, Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care, director of population health management
• Sean Lamontagne, Pariseault Builders Inc. director of business development and marketing
• Eric Lichatin, Centreville Bank vice president and commercial loan officer
• Daniel Lima, Morgan Stanley vice president, financial advisor and financial planning specialist
• Arthur Lopez, Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA Inc. vice president of marketing
• Andreea Marin, Kaffeology founder and CEO
• Kevin Matta, United Way of Rhode Island Inc. senior director of people and culture
• Kenia McCarthy, Brown University director of BioMed human resources
• Kelley McShane, The Granny Squibb Co. CEO
• Michael Medeiros, Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co. Ltd. partner
• Danielle Mello, KPMG LLP managing director
• John Moran, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence vice president of revenue operations
• Lindy Nash, Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick Ltd. partner
• John Olerio, University of Rhode Island executive director of summer sessions, winter J term and strategic initiatives
• Justine Oliva, Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council director of policy and research
• Andrew Rebello, Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical School assistant superintendent
• Jennifer Rousseau, Delta Dental of Rhode Island assistant vice president of strategic initiatives
• JoAnne Russo, General Dynamics Electric Boat manager of engineering
• Daniel Schwartz, Professional Facilities Management/The VETS general manager
• Ashley Shawyer, Shawmut Design and Construction project manager
• M. Evan Sherer, Amica Mutual Insurance Co. managing vice president
• Balavignesh Thirumalainambi, Care New England Health System information technology director
• Whitley Werts, R.I. Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp. director of human resources

Click Here to view the 2024 40 Under Forty Special Section 
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Congratulations to the 2025 Business Women Honorees!

Join us for an inspiring afternoon honoring trailblazers, innovators, and leaders who are making a difference.

Honorees will be recognized at our annual Business Women Awards Luncheon on May 22nd. Tickets include networking reception at Aqua, lunch and awards ceremony. Winners will also be profiled in our Special Section which will be distributed at the event.

Career Achievement: Karen G. DelPonte, Cameron & Mittleman, Partner
Outstanding Mentor: Hilina D. Ajakaiye, R.I.S.E. Women’s Conference

Creative Services Industry Leader
Patti Watson, Taste Design Inc. owner and principal

Creative Services Woman to Watch
McKenzie Kapsimalis, Tric Agency Co. founder and chief marketing officer

Education Industry Leader
Ivelisse Sabater, SabaterLAB Foundation executive director

Education Woman to Watch
Shelby Perry, New England Institute of Technology executive director

Financial Services Industry Leader
Kimberly Peckham, Webster Bank N.A. senior managing director

Financial Services Woman to Watch
Alissa Stanko, International Game Technology PLC director of finance

Government/Quasi-Government Industry Leader
Emily Martineau, R.I. Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives deputy director of communications

Government/Quasi-Government Woman to Watch
Cathy Schultz, R.I. Executive Office of Health and Human Services Governor’s Overdose Taskforce director

Health Care Services Industry Leader
Dayna Gladstein, Newport Mental Health CEO and president

Health Care Services Woman to Watch
Ashley Rimay, Indivior Inc. executive medical science liaison

Social Services/Nonprofit Industry Leader
Beth Bixby, Tides Family Services CEO

Social Services/Nonprofit Woman to Watch
Chiara Deltito-Sharrott, Rhode Island League of Charter Public Schools executive director

Professional Services Industry Leader
Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, Collette Travel Service Inc. CEO

Professional Services Woman to Watch
Kathryn Rattigan, Robinson & Cole LLP partner

Technical Services Industry Leader
Monika Soban, Amgen Rhode Island senior director of manufacturing

Technical Services Woman to Watch
Erin Read, Polaris MEP senior marketing & communications manager

The 2025 Achievement Honorees are (listed alphabetically):

• Julia Broome, Kin Southern Table + Bar owner
• Gloria Chacón, Green View Tree Service LLC owner and licensed arborist
• Linda Greco, Linlocks Finds and Designs founder and owner
• Rebecca Johnson, Sylvan Learning Center franchise owner
• Debbie Martitz, Hope Cleaners owner
• Sarah McNeill, McNeill Children’s Institute founder
• Jenn Pohle, Nettle & Ash Therapeutic Services owner
• Katie Potter, Newport Chowder Co. LLC owner
• Barbara Thornton, Brewster Thornton Group Architects LLP partner
• Rebecca Twitchell, Half Full LLC founder and president
• Karen J. Bacon, Diversified Resources LLC president

View the 2024 Business Women Special Section

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Winners Announced!

Honorees will be recognized April 16th at PBN’s C-Suite Awards Dinner and featured in the C-Suite Special section published on April 18th.

CAREER ACHIEVER – Alisha Bourdeau, CODAC Behavioral Healthcare, CFO
RISING STAR – Dominic Skrajewski, JPS Construction and Design, COO

ENTERPRISE PRIVATE COMPANY

• Michelle DeRoche, University Orthopedics Inc. COO

LARGE PRIVATE COMPANY

• Josh Varone, Centreville Bank executive VP, CHRO
• Maureen Terranova, Bank5, SVP, CIO

SMALL PRIVATE COMPANY

• Chris Integlia, Pariseault Builders COO
• Molly Stach, Sweenor Builders. CMO

NONPROFITS/SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES

• Pamela Verklan, Children’s Friend, Chief of Philanthropy
• Jack Blatchford, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island, CFO
• Dawn Allen, Thrive Behavioral Health Chief of Staff

Register Today!

Click Here to View 2024 C-Suite Special Section

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This hybrid event will begin with a panel discussion about the latest trends in
health care. It will be followed by an awards ceremony recognizing people in the Health  Care Industry. PBN’s Health Care Heroes Awards Program recognizes individuals and organizations in the healthcare field who excel in helping others, promoting innovation, or improving access to care.

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2025 Health Care Hero Honorees 

CAREER ACHIEVER
Angela Caliendo, MD Brown Medicine, Executive Vice Chair of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases

ADVANCEMENT IN HEALTH CARE PREVENTION
Dr. Eugenio Fernandez, Asthenis founder

COMMUNITY OUTREACH (individual)
Gregory Mercurio, American Shared Hospital Services/Precision Radiation Oncology of Rhode Island senior vice president of radiation oncology

COMMUNITY OUTREACH (organization)
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston

FIRST RESPONDER (individual)
Kim LaFountain, Brown University Health behavioral education development specialist and mental health counselor

FIRST RESPONDER (organization)
Charlestown Ambulance Rescue Services

HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATOR
Jillian Roy, The Providence Center president

HEALTH CARE EDUCATOR
Lisa Wasson, HopeHealth community nurse educator

HEALTH CARE INNOVATOR
Katelyn Holt, KOLT Innovations LLC owner, CEO and nurse

MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER/ADVOCATE (individual)
Katie Hansen, Thrive Behavioral Health Inc. program manager, substance adult general outpatient services

MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER/ADVOCATE (organization)
Tides Family Services, Tides Children’s Mobile Response and Stabilization Services

NURSE PRACTITIONER
Julie L’Europa, PACE Organization of Rhode Island nurse practitioner

NURSE
Justin Millan, HopeHealth registered nurse

PHARMACIST
Mark Rogers, Westerly Hospital pharmacist

PHYSICAL THERAPY
Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, Rhode Island Hospital physical therapist

• PHYSICIANS
  Dr. Katheen Gordon, Atwood Medical Associates doctor of osteopathic medicine and internist
• Dr. Preston Douglas, Newport Hospital neurologist and neurophysiologist

VOLUNTEER
Dr. Mary McCabe, Rhode Island Free Clinic volunteer dental director

The Health Care Summit will feature a panels of health care experts and business
leaders as they explore the multiple facets of this key industry from current
challenges to workforce shortages, access, affordability and health care inequities to
collaboration and innovation within the state.

Topics include (but not limited to)

• The overall state of the Health Care Industry
• Workforce Shortages and the Future of Health Care Talent
• The Primary Care Doctor Shortage and its effect on Access to Care
• Public-Private Partnerships for a Healthier Workforce
• The Role of Technology in Improving Employee Health Care
• The Business Case for Employee Health and Wellness

Register Today!

Health Care Heroes Special Section

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Collaborating for Workforce Resilience in Rhode Island

PBN’s 2025 Workforce Development Summit will feature a panel discussion with top area business leaders, employers and educators from a variety of industries who will provide information and advice for Rhode Island employers faced with challenges to employee recruitment, retention and workforce development.

Topics:

• Preparing for the Jobs of Tomorrow
• Upskilling and Reskilling Rhode Island
• Supporting Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
• Equity and Inclusion in Workforce Development
• The Role of Technology in Workforce Training

The Rhode Island Cannabis Act, passed in May 2022, allowed for retail sales of marijuana at seven medical dispensaries and promised an eventual expansion through the issuance of 24 additional retail licenses. The R.I. Cannabis Control Commission just released its long-awaited draft rules and regulations governing the state’s adult-use cannabis industry.

PBN’s 2025 Business of Cannabis Summit will feature a panel discussion with various industry experts, business executives, educators and community leaders to discuss these proposed regulations as well as key obstacles the industry continues to face and whether the potential revenue impact to the state, local businesses and economy will finally be realized.

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What to Expect for the Year Ahead

Start your year prepared for what lies ahead at PBN’s 2025 Economic Trends Summit featuring insights on economic development and projected trends for the upcoming year.

This event will feature a keynote address with an in-depth national and regional outlook by Tom Tzitzouris, Managing Director at Strategas Research Partners followed by a panel discussion with local business and government experts.

• Kristen Adamo, President & CEO, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB)
• Ted Carr, Director of Economic Development for the City of Providence
• Hal Horvat, President, CEO & Chairman of the Board, Centreville Bank
• Sylvia Maxfield, Ph.D., interim provost & senior vice president for academic affairs, Providence College
• Leeds Mitchell IV, SIOR, Partner/Principal Broker, MG Commercial Real Estate
• Elizabeth Tanner, Esq., RI Commerce Secretary

Topics to include (but not limited to)

• With a new administration set to take place, how can new tax proposals impact businesses?
• What are the potential impacts of the Fed’s interest rate cuts on both inflation and the labor market?
• The state is potentially looking at deficits for the next fiscal budget for the first time since the pandemic. What is the implication of this?
• High office space vacancies continue post pandemic. What is the current landscape of the commercial real estate market?
• What are the opportunities for industry specific growth and innovation in RI?

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Start the New Year off Right by attending the Premier Business Networking Event!

Join us for an exclusive evening of networking with executives and leaders across government, business, and non-profit sectors, set against the stunning city views from the top floor of The Graduate. Enjoy an open bar and sample a diverse selection of gourmet culinary stations.

This event celebrates all the exceptional companies and executives featured in PBN’s annual Book of Lists. Published weekly, PBN’s lists spotlight top organizations, and this premier gathering brings together all this information in one place, unveiled at the event.

Tickets include open bar with a variety of food stations and a copy of the 2025 Book of List Publication. This event sells out every year and limited tickets remain.

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