Trusted Advisors. Proven Results.

CONNSTEP is Connecticut’s leading manufacturing solutions provider, dedicated to helping manufacturers achieve their goals and strengthen the state’s economy. Serving as a trusted advisor and resource, CONNSTEP delivers the guidance and technical expertise required to drive growth, strengthen compliance, and sustain long-term competitiveness in a dynamic, evolving market.


Built on a strong foundation of lean principles and quality standards, CONNSTEP helps manufacturers navigate critical shifts, mitigate risk, strengthen workforce capabilities, and optimize performance. For more than 25 years, CONNSTEP has served as a strategic partner to Connecticut’s manufacturing community, continually evolving to meet emerging technologies and industry demands.


CONNSTEP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. To demonstrate our impact on Connecticut manufacturing growth, we utilize a third-party data provider to capture client project metrics, which are then verified by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

See the Impact of Working With CONNSTEP

Hear how Connecticut manufacturers transformed challenges into successes.

Where Manufacturers Go to Grow

Empowering Connecticut manufacturers with proven, results-driven support.

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Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance, reduce risk, and protect your organization through integrated cybersecurity, quality, safety, and regulatory expertise.

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Driving Operational Excellence

Improve efficiency by optimizing technology, processes, and supply chains to eliminate waste and strengthen operations enterprise.

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 Developing Your People & Culture

Develop leaders and teams by aligning talent, culture, and change management to support sustainable business success.

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Accelerating Strategic Growth

Turn strategy into results by identifying opportunities, accelerating innovation, & driving revenue through focused execution growth.

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Achieving Sustainability

Reduce environmental impact and costs by managing energy, emissions, and resources with data-driven sustainability strategies initiatives.

A Collaborative Approach

We provide tailored solutions to help you navigate your unique manufacturing challenges. Whether your organization seeks to increase efficiency by investing in technology or improve your bottom line through lean transformation, we partner with you, leveraging data-driven analysis to deliver actionable strategies designed to achieve impactful results.

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LEADERSHIP TEAM
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Beatriz Gutierrez

President & CEO

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Kelly Tubridy

Chief Executive Administrator

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Caroline Bernardoni

Director, Human Resources

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Barbara Fernandez

Director, Public-Private Partnerships & Development

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Rick Mullins

Director, Service Delivery & Interim Director of Business Development

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Eric Wright

Data Analytics & Technology Manager

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Tyler Scott

Director, Marketing & Product Development

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ADVISORS
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Paul Aiello

Business Development Advisor

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Doug Narins

Business Development Advisor

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Phoebe Gonzales

Business Development Advisor

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Corinne McHenry

Business Development Advisor

Not sure of who your advisor is?

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Business Services Associates
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Ricky Cotton

Business Services Associate

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Nichole Lynn

Business Services Associate

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Consultants
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Matin Karbassioon

Continuous Improvement

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Carissa Roman

Continuous Improvement

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Anna Mumford

Cybersecurity

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Rachele Brown

Quality Management

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Key COntacts
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Amanda Beaulieu

Media Inquiries

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Ryan Scott

CONNEX Supply Chain Database

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Cindy Malota

Accounts Payable

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Bernice Zampano

Strategic Relationship Manager

Connecticut's Connection to the MEP National Network

The Manufacturing Extension Partnership is a program administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology. The program’s primary mission is to strengthen and empower small and medium-sized U.S. manufacturers through state-designated MEP Centers located across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico. The program comprises nearly 1,400 trusted manufacturing advisors and experts at more than 450 MEP service locations.

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We are also an affiliate of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) collectively working to advance the growth and sustainability of the state's business community. We also work closely with CBIA's other affiliate, ReadyCT, advocating for more educational and training resources to encourage career opportunities for Connecticut's workforce.