PROVIDENCE – Peter Rumsey feels that true leadership is not about commanding or receiving personal gain, but rather serving others and empowering them to reach their full potential.
Rumsey, the University of Rhode Island Research Foundation’s chief business development officer who was named the 2024 Career Achiever for Providence Business News’ annual C-Suite Awards program, said Thursday leaders lead by example and prioritize the needs of their team members above their own. Plus, cultivating an environment where everyone’s voice is heard is paramount, Rumsey said.
“They inspire trust, foster collaboration and create a sense of purpose and belonging that transcends their individual aspirations,” Rumsey said.
Rumsey and CIC Providence LLC General Manager Stacey Messier were among 12 top C-level executives from the public, private and nonprofit sectors recognized Thursday in a ceremony at the Omni Providence Hotel for their efforts as innovators, community leaders and role models. Messier spearheaded efforts to grow the development of a dynamic offshore wind community that Providence boasts today. Under her leadership, CIC Providence's offshore wind cluster has expanded to now include more than 30 organizations, including Venterra Group, Boskalis, Boston Energy and Crowley.
Approximately 160 people attended Thursday’s sold-out event.
A special section highlighting each honoree published Friday in PBN’s April 26-May 9 print edition.
The other 2024 C-Suite honorees, based on category, are:
ENTERPRISE PRIVATE COMPANY
- Michael Marrone, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island executive vice president and chief financial officer
- Paul Pinto, The RISE Group Inc. chief information officer
LARGE PRIVATE COMPANY
- Stephanie Clift, Stanley Tree Service Inc. vice president of finance
- Milton Goncalves, John Matouk & Co. chief operating officer
- Jennifer St. Pierre, Fall River Five Cent Savings Bank (BankFive) chief financial officer and treasurer
SMALL PRIVATE COMPANY
- Nisha Cordero, Marstone Inc. chief people officer and general counsel
- Corey McCarty, CCA Health Rhode Island senior vice president and general manager
- Thomas Riel, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau senior vice president
NONPROFITS/SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES
- David Boscia, Newport Mental Health chief clinical officer
- Robert Bush, United Way of Rhode Island Inc. chief operating officer
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, also known as CLA, was the presenting sponsor for PBN’s 2024 C-Suite Awards program. The United Way of Rhode Island Inc. was the partner sponsor. The Savory Grape Wine Shop was the program’s gift sponsor.
James Bessette is the PBN special projects editor, and also covers the nonprofit and education sectors. You may reach him at Bessette@PBN.com. You may also follow him on Twitter at @James_Bessette.
