40 Under Forty Awards 2025

Group of 40 Under Forty Winners

»Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ 40 Under Forty

40 Under Forty is an annual celebration of talented people in the »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµs, under the age of 40, who have a deep dedication to improving the quality of life for those living and working in our community.

40 Under Forty awards honor people from all areas of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ County who are making a difference. Nominees are eligible for this award through:

  • Their professional work and how it makes a difference; or
  • Their personal commitment to their community; or
  • Other efforts to improve the quality of life for those living and working in the »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµs.

1»Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ's strategic partner, has identified recruiting and retaining young people as an economic imperative for »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ County. By celebrating this younger generation of people in the »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµs, we underscore the importance of their contributions to our community and to its future prosperity.

To promote and engender the spirit of philanthropy, and »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ are thrilled to announce that again this year, each 40 Under Forty Award winner will have the opportunity to re-grant $1,000 to an eligible »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ-based nonprofit organization. This empowerment will hopefully lead to a lifetime of philanthropic engagement for the next generations of community leaders.

All proceeds from this year's 40 Under Forty event support Workforce programs at »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ, addressing immediate needs and helping to build a lasting endowment.

Nonprofit Re-Gifts

2025 Winners

The winners, along with their non-profit of choice to receive the $1,000 funding, are:

Winner Donation Recipient
Melissa Agosto, Austen Riggs Center »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Children's Chorus
Abigail Allard, Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center
Christian Bianchi, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Family YMCA Community Access to the Arts (CATA)
Dr. Ashley Clancy-Gagnon, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Medical Center »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Humane Society
Kate DeWolf, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ OB/GYN and Associates »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Nursing Families
Marina Dominguez, Downtown Pittsfield/Katunemo Art and Healing/Maru Art and Studio »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Immigrant Center
Grace Enchill, Heller and Robbins PC 18 Degrees
Samantha Farella, Pittsfield Public Schools The Love of T Foundation
Luke Fitzgerald, Massachusetts Department of Mental Health/The Love of T Foundation The Love of T Foundation
Mystie Ford, Greylock Federal Credit Union No Paws Left Behind
Kelly Galvin, Community Access to the Arts (CATA) BRIDGE
Christopher Hantman, BART Charter Public School PopCares
Darci Hess, General Dynamics Mission Systems »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Music School
Dan Hudson, Images Cinema Images Cinema
Michael Jefferson, Community Health Programs Roots Rising
Kevin Kelly, After Hours Hospitality, LLC »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Bounty
Matthew Kosiorek, College Internship Program Wildcat Sports Group
Hayden Kuhn, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Community Pharmacy Roots Rising
Gabriela Leon, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health Systems (»Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Connections) »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Humane Society's Safe Pet Program
Cheryl Martin, Lee Bank »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Humane Society
Michael Massery, The Infield Baseball in the »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµs
Brandy McKie, Lee Bank 18 Degrees
Cailin McMahon, Branches School of the »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµs Road Runners Club of America
Christina Meucci, The Recovery Room Girls, Inc. at the Gladys Brigham Center
Tiffany Moreno, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Community College Latinas413
Mary Morrison, Pittsfield Public Schools (Pittsfield High School) »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ United Way
LaTonia Morton, Pittsfield Public Schools R.O.P.E.
Bethany Prince-Malloy, Child Care of the »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµs Inc. Child Care of the »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµs, Inc.
Adam Rice, Killeen Arace and Quinn PC No Paws Left Behind
Megan Rose, Hilgers Graben Strong Little Souls
Heather Roy, Department of Transitional Assistance Elizabeth Freeman Center, Inc.
Allen Scaccia, Thermo Expert Gladys Brigham Center
Ryan Sears, Commonwealth Collaborative »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Pride
Taylor Staubach, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Natural Resources Council and »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Family Hikes »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Natural Resources Council
Mary Summers, Tommy's Compost Service »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Agricultural Ventures
Jeanna Tinney, Romans 828, LLC »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ REIGN Youth Sports
Lyndsey Wadsworth, General Dynamics Mission Systems Elizabeth Freeman Center, Inc.
Jen Weber, Lanesborough Ambulance Western Mass Critical Incident Stress Management
Rebecca Wehry, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Community College »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Community College Foundation
Andy Wrba, Mill Town Foundation Focus Is Our Children

Past Winners

  • 40 Under Forty Awardees 2024

    Congratulations! This year’s winners have more to celebrate than their impressive impact in the »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµs. For the first time, Mill Town Foundation provided funding for each 40 Under Forty recipient to re-grant $1,000 to an eligible »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ-based nonprofit organization.

    Winner Place of Employment
    Princewill E.P. Abanulo, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Alumni Quality Manager, Premium Waters
    Ciana Barnaba Community Relations and Resource Development, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Agricultural Ventures
    Scott Barschdorf Director of Brain Injury Services, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ County Arc
    Jessica Bartle Co-Founder, President, Investment Adviser, EvoQue Investments
    Christine Bile Licensed Certified Social Worker (Clincian), Boston Neurobehavioral Associates
    Meaghan J. Bresnahan, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Alumni Positive Options Program Coordinator, Lee Public Schools
    Josh M. Brilliant, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Alumni Engineer, General Dynamics – Mission Systems
    Andy B. Cambi, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Alumni Health Director, City of Pittsfield
    Kalee Nicole Carmel Treasury Management Manager, Adams Community Bank
    Zorelly Cristina Cepeda Derieux Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Williams College
    Jacob R. Dabrowski, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Alumni AVP Mortgage Originations, Adams Community Bank
    Olivia Daly, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Alumni Patrol Officer, Pittsfield Police Department
    Izinna B. Degraffenried Pittsfield Police Officer, City of Pittsfield
    Emily Dominik Corporate Controller, Mill Town
    Meghan Donnelly School Counselor, Pittsfield Public Schools
    Paul Farella Partner, Moneco Advisors, LLC
    Cameron Hadley Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual
    Dr. Sonja Haecker Executive Vice President, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ County Arc
    Sidney Hamilton, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Alumni School Adjustment Counselor, Pittsfield Public Schools
    Dr. Claire Horth Physician, Community Health Progams
    Samantha Lee Kendall, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Alumni Prevention Supervisor and Harm Reduction Trainer, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Harm Reduction
    Christy Lemoine Volunteer Coordinator/911 Dispatcher, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ and Franklin Medical Reserve Corps/Williamstown Police
    Lenny Light, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Alumni Executive Vice President, Lenco Armored Vehicles
    Sara Luciani Principal, Pittsfield Public School
    Caitlin McKinnon, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Alumni Site Supervisor, Intensive Outpatient Program and Recovery Coach Services, The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
    Andre M.P. Lynch Executive, A. Lynch Culture and Impact Consulting
    Jay Meczywor Physical Therapist, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Sports and Physical Therapy
    Brent Osborne Director of »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Lake Camp and Director of Special Projects, CampGroup
    Shawn Mille Program Associate, Community Access to the Arts (CATA)
    Khalil Kyle Paul Police Officer, City of North Adams Police Department
    Julia B. Sabourin Director of Community Engagement and Communications, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ District Attorney’s Office Jordan E. Romeo, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Alumni Teacher of Deportment, Pittsfield Public Schools Allison Schmitt, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Alumni Executive Director, Entrepreneurship for All, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ County Brian Seminara Technical Manager, General Dynamics Mission Systems; Director of Racing, Bousquet; Director of Coaching and Development, Lenox Youth Soccer; Head Coach, Lenox Girls Soccer, Lenox Memorial High School; Monument Alpine Ski Team, Monument Mountain High School
    Alicia Starsja, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Alumni TRIO Academic Counselor, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Community College
    Colin D. Sykes, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Alumni Environmental Health Inspector, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Regional Planning Commission
    Kristen Tool, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Alumni Managing Director, Heart and Soil Collective; Owner, Olsen Farm
    Dr. Mark Taylor II General Surgeon, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health Systems
    Crystal Wojcik Finance Director/Town Accountant, Town of Adams
    Julie L. Zdon, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Alumni AVP, Branch Officer, Adams Community Bank
  • 40 Under Forty Awardees 2022

    Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, and the 2022 40 Under Forty Awardees for making this special evening a success!

    View the 2022 40 Under Forty Supplement (PDF)

    Congratulations to the 2022 40 Under Forty Awardees

    Winner Place of Employment
    Leslie Appleget North Adams Public Schools
    Erica Chaves Barreto Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
    Ashley Benson Optimal Healing, LLC
    Meg Bossong Williams College
    Laila G. Boucher Adams Community Bank
    Timothy James Butterworth »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Innovation Center
    Marcus Coleman Raymond James
    Noah Cook-Dubin KANOA Consulting
    Michelle C. Decepida General Dynamics Mission Systems
    Mike Dell'Aquila Hot Plate Brewing Co.
    Lindsay M. DiCicco MA Department of Children and Families
    Ian Joseph Patrick Downey Motorhead Media Inc.
    Auric Kwesi Enchill Elegant Stitches
    Emily Gabriel Mill Town
    Carly Gaherty, M. Ed William Stickney Pittsfield Adult Learning Center
    Caroline Holland Mill Town
    Aaron Johnson/Boxxa Vine »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ District Attorney's Office
    Patrick T. Kavey Barnbrook Realty, The City of Pittsfield
    Lee Kohlenberger Jr. »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Comfort Dog, »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Dogs Unleashed
    Michelle Lopez »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Immigrant Center
    Justin P. McKennon Electro Magnetic Applications (EMA)
    Joshua Meczywor McCann Technical School
    Erin M. Milne Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
    Michael C. Mongeon KJ Nosh Catering
    Stephen P. Murray, MPH, NRP Boston Medical Center
    Kelan O'Brien Williams College
    Ben O'Shaughnessy Sunshine Group Property Management
    Kevin M. Pink 1»Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ
    Dan Sadlowski Author, Pittsfield Public Schools
    Justin R. Scaduto General Dynamics Mission Systems
    Corey Stall Schellman and Company
    Kathleen M. Toomey MassHire »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Workforce Board
    Stephanie VanBramer Pittsfield Public Schools
    Jennifer Vrabel »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Health Systems
    Candace Morey Wall 413 Theraworks
    Christopher J. Watford Community Access to the Arts, Inc.
    Niko White Purple Dragon Games
    Maryrose Williams »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Community College
    Kristin M. Winsett »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Community College
    Leonid Yantovsky »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Bank
  • 40 Under Forty Awardees 2020
    Winner Place of Employment
    Melissa Aitken Country Club of Pittsfield
    Michelle Cuevas Children's Book Author
    Marissa Kirchner Greylock Federal Credit Union
    Karen Ruiz León »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Community College
    Erika Allison Willow - Investments for Loving Change
    Paul Dalton General Dynamics Mission Systems
    Melissa Letalien Guardian Life Insurance Company
    Lia Russell-Self WAM Theatre
    Ashley Alter Martino Glass Company, Inc.
    Michael DiCicco Lenco Armored Vehicles
    Jeremy Levesque Hillcrest Educational Centers - Highpoint Campus
    Clemente Sajquiy-Ramirez Green River Property Care
    Shannon Ashcroft Ashcroft Workplace Wellness and Radiance Yoga
    Lorena Dus »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Immigrant Center
    Jeff Lowenstein »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Community Action Council, Inc.
    Jamie Samowitz Roots Rising
    Anthony Beverly North Adams Police Department
    Jeff Gagnon Community Access to the Arts (CATA)
    Rachel Melendez Mabee PGA of America
    Dana Schildkraut Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
    Alison Brigham Lee Bank
    Aidan Gilligan Salisbury Bank and Trust Company
    Ricardo Morales City of Pittsfield
    Brendan Sheran Pittsfield High School - Pittsfield Public Schools
    Toni Buckley »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Community College
    Bennjamin Griffin BART Charter Public School
    Matthew Muller »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Community College
    Amy Sosne Williams College
    Timothy Burke Mill Town Capital
    Kayla Hollins Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
    Jacob Phillips MountainOne Bank
    Tammy St. John Pilates Fit
    Catheryn Chacon Ortega Ernst and Young
    Allyson Holmes Smith Green and Gold, LLP
    Abby Powers 1»Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ
    Justin Tenczar »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Eye Center
    Lindsay Codwise »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Bank
    Branden Huldeen Barrington Stage Co
    Daniel Proskin BBE Office Interiors
    Thaddeus Welch October Mountain Financial Advisors
  • 40 Under Forty Awardees 2019
    Winner Place of Employment
    Daniel Alderman General Dynamics Mission Systems
    Alison Basdekis Miss Hall's School - and - Shaker Creek Farm
    Rebecca Beron Greylock Federal Credit Union
    Jamie Boehm Guardian Life Insurance Co
    Stephanie Bosley 1»Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ
    Kimberlee Chappell North Adams Public Schools
    Andre Charbonneau Adams Community Bank
    Christopher Clark Southern »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Regional School District
    Marnie Clough Donovan O'Connor and Dodig, LLP
    Becky Cushing Mass Audubon's »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Wildlife Sanctuaries
    Michelle Daly Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
    Shannon Davis Haddad Auto Group
    Sarah DeJesus Tapestry
    Natalia DeRuzzio Volunteers in Medicine/»Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ
    Joe Durwin Albany »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Ballet
    Alfred (A.J.) Enchill State Senator Adam G. Hinds
    Marianne Fresia Lee Bank and October Mountain Financial Advisors
    Sarah Gaffey Greylock Federal Credit Union
    Chrissy Garner Community Health Programs (CHP)
    Thasia Giles Jacob's Pillow
    Dina Guiel »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ County District Attorney's Office
    Joshua David Hall Lee Middle and High School
    Noel Henebury Blue Q
    Billy Keane Jan Perry Realty and Associates
    Jenna Knauss College Internship Program
    Kaitlin Levesque »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Medical Center
    Julia Marko »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Arts and Technology Charter Public School
    Becky Miner Miner Combat
    Michael Obasohan Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
    Katherine (Katie) O'Neil Stockbridge Library Association
    Bethany Pelletier »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Children and Families
    Sunhwa Reiner Monument Valley Regional Middle School
    Molly Rivest CHP Barrington OB/GYN
    Sharif Rosen Williams College
    Charles Stephens »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Community College
    Aurelien Telle Alta Restaurant and Wine Bar
    Catherine VanBramer City of Pittsfield
    David Weiner Knesset Israel
    The Reverend Timothy Weisman Zion Lutheran Church of Pittsfield
    Megan Wroldson The Brien Center
  • 40 Under Forty Awardees 2018
    Winner Place of Employment
    Joseph Bergeron Self-Employed
    Elizabeth M. Bocchino General Dynamics Mission Systems
    Jennifer M. Breen Breen Law Office and Mediation
    Ryan T. Cowdrey Clayson Creative
    Joshua M. Cutler The Pittsfield Cooperative Bank
    Hannah E. DeLisle Stall Crane Currency
    Jerome T. Edgerton Jr. »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµWorks
    Brad J. Felix Greylock Federal Credit Union
    Zachary Feury Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
    Ethan S. Klepetar Hellman Shearn and Arienti, LLP
    Daniel Robert Larrow, CSCS Department of the Navy/USS Carl Vinson CVN 70; Raw Sports Performance
    Kari Giordano Sundae Graphic Design and Photography; Southern »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Regional School District
    Jennibeth Gomez College Internship Program
    Michael Heck Townsquare Media »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ - Live 95.9 FM
    Shela M. Hidalgo »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Taconic Community Foundation
    Ashley Kellogg, LICSW Hillcrest Educational Centers; Highpoint Program
    Brent F. Filson Lever, Inc.
    Rev. Mark Longhurst First Congregational Church
    Keifer Gammell MASS MoCA
    Melissa Lydon Arista Advisory Group, LLC
    Luke Marion Chef and Owner, Otto's
    Jared J. Martin Amenitek
    John S. Masten Greylock Federal Credit Union
    Alison A. McGee, Ed.S. Pittsfield Public Schools
    Kate Hanley Merrigan BART Charter Public School
    Helen Moon Fairview Hospital
    Timothy S. O'Donnell Guardian Life Insurance Company
    Colin M. Ovitsky Williams College
    Andres M. Ramirez The Funk Box Dance Studio
    Leah W. Reed Department of Developmental Services
    David Alan Rice Park Square Financial Advisors of Raymond James
    Samuel J. Russo General Dynamics Mission Systems
    Emily Schiavoni North Adams Public Schools
    Lauren M. Sottile »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Museum
    Edmund R. St. John, IV The St. John Law Office
    Jillian M. St. John Williams College
    Ilana B. Steinhauer, FNP Volunteers in Medicine
    Michael J. Taylor City of Pittsfield
    Brett Westbrook »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ Children and Families
    Joseph Zlatnik, Esq. Hochberg Law Offices