Introducing the Class 2015
The Top Young Business and Community Leaders in Western Massachusetts
Diverse.
That’s a word that could be used to describe any of BusinessWest’s classes of 40 Under Forty winners. But with the class of 2015 (see the list below), an adverb like ‘very’ or ‘extremely’ would sem to be necessary.
That’s because this group of winners represents virtually every sector of the economy — from financial services to manufacturing; retail to healthcare; technology to nonprofit management; education to law. They also show the seemingly innumerable ways to give back to the community — from serving as a Big Sister to teaching young girls how to cheer; from service on nonprofit boards to work repairing homes in Springfield’s neighborhoods; from taking a leadership role in an Extreme Makeover project to service on the town of Orange’s School Building Committee (see the profiles of the five judge’s HERE).
The Class of 2015 will be feted at the annual 40 Under Forty Gala, set for June 18 at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House. Always one of the most anticipated events of the year and best networking opportunities on the calendar, the gala will feature lavish food stations, entertainment, and the introduction of this year’s class, with individuals walking to the podium backed by a song of their choice. Download the flipbook of this year’s 40 Under Forty HERE
Tickets to the gala are $65 each, with tables of 10 still available. Tickets can be ordered by calling (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, for more information go HERE.
40 Under Forty Class of 2015
Elizabeth Barajas-Román
Erin Buzuvis
Andrew Crane
Patrick Davis
Marsha Del Monte
Peter DePergola II
Gregg Desmarais
Chris Desrosiers
Eric Devine
Bridget Fiala
Jessica Fraga
Erin Friedman
Jennifer Gallant
Joshua Garcia
Christina Gay
Anthony Gulluni
Amelia Holstrom
Jay Kumar
Cherise Leclerc
Eric Lesser
Robert Levesque
Kate Lockhart
Marcos Marrero
Andrew Melendez
Terra Missildine
Joel Mollison
Marcelia Muehlke
Christopher Novelli
Patrick Roach
Joseph Ruggeri
Dr. Anthony Sarage
Keith Tatlock
Jossie Valentin
John Velis
Danielle Williams
Sarah Williams
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Photography for this special section by Denise Smith Photography