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
Regional Managers
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Bob Allard
Regional ManagerBob Allard is responsible for account management and business development for the Southern Connecticut...Read more -
Burr Brown
Regional ManagerBurr Brown is responsible for account management and business development for the Southwest Region of...Read more -
Kathleen Milazzo Swahn
Regional ManagerKathleen is responsible for account management and business development for the greater Hartford region...Read more
Consultants
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Jack Crane
Senior AdvisorJack provides manufacturers with guidance and mentoring in strategic planning, marketing, new product...Read more -
Anna Mumford
Business Growth ServicesAnna works with manufacturers and other businesses to analyze and assess their current state, working...Read more -
Terry Collins
Continuous ImprovementTerry provides consulting, training, facilitation, and mentoring to manufacturers, healthcare institutions,...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 -
John Granatelli
CybersecurityJohn provides support both internally and externally, helping CONNSTEP and its clients identify, understand,...Read more -
Helena Reilly
CybersecurityHelena provides cybersecurity assessments, conducts risk analyses and performs compliance reviews with...Read more -
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Mike Varney
Quality ManagementMike offers CONNSTEP’s Quality Management Services to small- to mid-sized manufacturers.Read more -
Erik Fogleman
TechnologyErik provides a broad technical and market understanding of automation and Industry 4.0 products and...Read more