Eric Casey covers manufacturing and real estate for the Worcester Business Journal. He previously ran Burn After Reading, an online publication focusing on the cannabis industry. He has also formerly had freelance work published in outlets including Worcester Magazine and Different Leaf Magazine. Eric is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where he studied history and political science. He grew up in Marlborough and is currently a resident of Worcester.
Before taking over Ace, a business founded by his grandfather in 1963, Dan Joslyn sought to put his criminal justice degree to good use by signing up for the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office academy.
Rejecting the notion that Worcester is a stepping stone to working in bigger markets, Cozza has contributed to the growth of his birthplace through his involvement in $125-million worth of property sales and $150-million worth of leases.
Arsenault branched out on his own by founding Domination Plumbing & Heating in 2019. Since then, the multimillion-dollar company has grown to more than 15 employees, offering a variety of plumbing, HVAC, and heating-related services to 39 communities across Central Massachusetts.
Waitt suffered from imposter syndrome after working his way up the corporate ladder at Albright Technologies from a part-time job to company president, but being named to WBJ’s 40 Under Forty in 2013 instilled him with confidence in his abilities as a leader in business.
Success in sports is measured in the amount of trophies won and accolades compiled. If we apply those same principles to sports journalism, it’s hard to deny that Kevin Shea has had a hall of fame career.
Recognized as a 40 Under Forty for her work under then Worcester city manager Michael O’Brien in 2008, Andreoli referenced her mission to boost the region’s tourism sector as one of her career highlights at the time.
Starting as a social & media relations manager at The DAVIS Cos. in 2012, Galen Verney has methodically climbed his way up the corporate ladder for the past 12 years.