Meet Our 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 -
Matt Wurtzel
Director, Sales & Business DevelopmentMatt is responsible for managing CONNSTEP’s sales and business development efforts, working collaboratively...Read more -
Jeff Orszak
Director, Strategic Growth & TechnologyJeff assists Connecticut companies with innovation and product development. He is responsible for coaching...Read more -
Mike Stimson
Director, Strategic Engagement & ProcessMike manages the continuous improvement and quality delivery teams to ensure the delivery of impactful...Read more -
Robert Blakey
ControllerRobert manages all areas of accounting at CONNSTEP and is responsible for financial planning, compliance,...Read more
Regional Managers
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Paul Aiello
Regional ManagerPaul Aiello is responsible for account management and business development for the Eastern Connecticut...Read more -
David Green
Regional ManagerDavid is responsible for sales and business development at CONNSTEP, helping manufacturers across the...Read more -
Doug Narins
Regional ManagerDoug is responsible for account management and business development in the Fairfield and Litchfield counties....Read more -
Kathleen Milazzo Swahn
Regional ManagerKathleen is responsible for account management and business development for the greater Hartford region...Read more -
Prakaithip Romanow
Regional ManagerPrakaithip is responsible for account management and business development in the state of Connecticut,...Read more
Consultants
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Bill Horowitz
Business GrowthBill works with manufacturers and other businesses to analyze and assess their current state, engaging...Read more -
Jack Crane
Senior AdvisorJack provides manufacturers with guidance and mentoring in strategic planning, marketing, new product...Read more -
Matin Karbassioon
Continuous ImprovementMatin provides consulting, training, facilitation, and mentoring to manufacturers, healthcare institutions,...Read more -
Frank Murphy
Continuous ImprovementFrank provides consulting, training, facilitation, and mentoring to Connecticut manufacturers and service...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
QualityRachele works with manufacturers to identify quality improvements in a number of certifications including...Read more
Administration
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Cindy Malota
Assistant ControllerCindy is responsible for assisting and facilitating the many aspects of CONNSTEP’s accounting process,...Read more -
Dean Simmons
Senior CopywriterDean handles the development of content and execution of copy across multiple communications platforms,...Read more -
Shelly Talley
Business Process ManagerShelly is in charge of CONNSTEP’s Project Management Office where she initiates and administers project...Read more -
Kelly Tubridy
Executive Administrative AssistantKelly provides senior-level administrative support for the President and CEO of CONNSTEP, the Board of...Read more -
Bernice Zampano
CONNEX CTBernice manages the CONNEX Connecticut Supply Chain Solution database, directing customer engagement...Read more