Meet the CONNSTEP Team
Your business will benefit from the expertise and knowledge that the experienced team at CONNSTEP brings to your organization and its employees. We’re dedicated to helping Connecticut’s manufacturing and business community successfully thrive in a competitive environment.
Leadership
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Beatriz Gutierrez
President & CEOBeatriz leads the development and execution of CONNSTEP’s strategic plan, supporting Connecticut manufacturers...Read more -
Kelly Tubridy
Chief Executive AdministratorKelly manages the administrative function and day-to-day operations of CONNSTEP for the President and...Read more -
Robert Blakey
Chief Financial OfficerRobert manages all areas of accounting at CONNSTEP and is responsible for financial planning, compliance,...Read more -
Caroline Bernardoni
Director, Human ResourcesCaroline manages all aspects of the HR department for CONNSTEP.Read more -
Barbara Fernandez
Director, Public-Private Partnerships and DevelopmentBarbara utilizes her wealth of experience to drive the growth of CONNSTEP. She cultivates and maximizes...Read more -
Rick Mullins
Director, Service Delivery & Interim Director of Business DevelopmentRick leads the delivery of grants, projects, and training programs for CONNSTEP. He creates and implements...Read more -
Eric Wright
Data Analytics & Technology ManagerEric oversees the strategic execution and management of CONNSTEP’s Connecticut Supply Chain Optimization...Read more -
Tyler Scott
Marketing ManagerTyler is responsible for developing and executing marketing plans that align with the strategic goals...Read more
Business Development Advisors
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Paul Aiello
Business Development AdvisorPaul Aiello is responsible for account management and business development for the Eastern Connecticut...Read more -
Doug Narins
Business Development AdvisorDoug is responsible for account management and business development in the Fairfield and Litchfield counties....Read more -
Prakaithip Romanow
Business Development AdvisorPrakaithip is responsible for account management and business development in the state of Connecticut,...Read more -
Phoebe Gonzales
Business Development AdvisorPhoebe supports the CONNSTEP business development team in identifying and pursuing growth opportunities...Read more
CONNSTEP Consultants
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Matin Karbassioon
Continuous ImprovementMatin provides consulting, training, facilitation, and mentoring to manufacturers, healthcare institutions,...Read more -
Carissa Roman
Continuous ImprovementCarissa provides consulting, training, facilitation, and mentoring to Connecticut manufacturers and service...Read more -
Anna Mumford
CybersecurityAnna provides cybersecurity assessments, conducts risk analyses and performs compliance reviews with...Read more -
Rachele Brown
Quality ManagementRachele works with manufacturers to identify quality improvements in a number of certifications including...Read more -
Jack Crane
Senior AdvisorJack provides manufacturers with guidance and mentoring in strategic planning, marketing, new product...Read more -
Meet the Team
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Cindy Malota
Assistant ControllerCindy is responsible for assisting and facilitating the many aspects of CONNSTEP’s accounting process,...Read more -
Shelly Talley
Business Process ManagerShelly is in charge of CONNSTEP’s Project Management Office where she initiates and administers project...Read more -
Amanda Beaulieu
Marketing Media ConsultantAmanda is responsible for creating, coordinating, and developing case studies for successful submission...Read more -
Chris Narowski
Energy LeaderChris is responsible for managing the SMARTE grant program and developing and executing CONNSTEP's Energy...Read more -
Alex Roberts
Systems AnalystAlex is focused on supporting CONNSTEP's data analytics and cybersecurity initiatives. He is also responsible...Read more -
Ryan Scott
Supply Chain Program ManagerRyan is responsible for managing CONNSTEP's Supply Chain Optimization and Intelligence Network (SCOIN)...Read more -
Roslynn Hooks
Administrative AssistantRoslynn is responsible for supporting the Leadership, Finance, and Marketing teams at CONNSTEP.Read more
