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 -
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 -
Bob Allard
Regional ManagerBob Allard is responsible for account management and business development for the Southern Connecticut...Read more -
Kathleen Milazzo Swahn
Regional ManagerKathleen is responsible for account management and business development for the greater Hartford region...Read more -
Doug Narins
Regional ManagerDoug is responsible for account management and business development in the Fairfield and Litchfield counties....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