2012 40 Under Forty: Todd Mandella

VICE PRESIDENT, Sovereign Bank

Company location: Worcester

Residence: Worcester

Favorite movie: “The Shawshank Redemption”

Favorite book: Song of Solomon

Career highlights: I am a relationship manager for the Central and Western Massachusetts Corporate Banking Middle Market Team at Sovereign Bank, working with companies with annual revenues greater than $10 million. I work to understand the needs of area businesses and work to craft solutions so they can meet their goals. I have worked in the banking industry in Worcester the past 11-plus years and joined Sovereign Bank this past spring.

Community involvement: I coach baseball in my hometown of Worcester and am an active participant in a number of annual charity events in the Worcester area.

Biggest success: Throughout my career I have been fortunate to work with area companies to provide solutions that allow them to invest in and grow their businesses. Knowing the positive impact the success of these businesses has on the growth and prosperity of the communities in the region as a whole has been very rewarding.

Biggest challenge: Without question, the single biggest challenge for me has been balancing my personal life and my professional career. I find myself constantly striving to find the right balance between home and work.

Mentors: I have benefited from the support and guidance of so many people over the years, including my immediate family, several teachers and various business people in the community. When I am looking for some guidance, I most often look to my father, who always provides good perspective and his honest opinion. When I am looking for support, I most often look to my mother, who provides it unconditionally.

Hidden talents: I am an amateur photographer and movie critic.

Meet The 2012 40 Under Forty Judges

2012 40 Under Forty: Daniel Wright

2012 40 Under Forty: Alicia Williams

2012 40 Under Forty: Nina Walsh

2012 40 Under Forty: Luke M. Vaillancourt

2012 40 Under Forty: Bryan Trainor

2012 40 Under Forty: Elizabeth Tatro

2012 40 Under Forty: John T. Peculis

2012 40 Under Forty: Lynette Paczkowski

2012 40 Under Forty: Michael P. Murphy

2012 40 Under Forty: Jill Motyka