Worcester Business Journal

10 Worcester Business Journal | July 9, 2018 | wbjournal.com P O W E R 5 0 C O R N E R O F F I C E MICHAEL P. ANGELINI CHAIRMAN BOWDITCH & DEWEY, LLP, WORCESTER Residence: Worcester Colleges: Wesleyan University, Duke University ere might be two people in Worcester with the connections and clout who can immediately make change happen, whether it be a fix for something small, like a city permitting issue, or the start of a larger project, like improving the public school system. Along with Susan Mailman, Angelini is one of these two people, the result of a 50-year career spent working and leading one of the city's most high-profile law firms, volunteering for countless nonprofits and boards like Massport where he raised the profile of Worcester Regional Airport, and making day-to-day connections with the economy's movers and shakers. Aer reaching the 75 age limit, Angelini this year retired from the board of e Hanover Insurance Group, a board he once chaired and helped pick the last two CEOs. What advice would you give up-and-comers? Jump in. ere are no barriers to participation in Worcester, and there are a multitude of opportunities. ink about engagement and influence rather than power, a dangerous and misleading word. We are all important, and everything we do can make a difference. What is a fun fact about you people don't know? I have fun almost all the time and almost every day. SUSAN MAILMAN CHAIRWOMAN & OWNER COGHLIN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. & COGHLIN NETWORK SERVICES INC., WORCESTER Residence: Worcester College: Northeastern University Like Michael Angelini, Mailman is one of two people in the Worcester economy whose clout built up over a long career extends beyond her day job, allowing her to implement change throughout the economy. Mailman is a previous chairwoman of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Quinsigamond Community College Foundation board. At Coghlin, too, her reach extends from Worcester to Albany, Rhode Island and Connecticut, employing 550 people and working with the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers union on electrical contractor jobs throughout the region. She is the fourth generation owner of the 133-year-old company and serves as a mentor for young women and men looking to carve out their professional place in the region. What advice would you give up-and-comers? It's important to give back to the community and the people that have impacted your life. Wife vs. husband: My husband Jim and I engage in home bake-offs; admittedly he's a better baker, but it's always interesting to get feedback from the family to guess "Who made it better?" EDWARD F. MANZI JR. CHAIRMAN & CEO FIDELITY BANK, LEOMINSTER Residence: Groton College: UMass Lowell, Bentley College Fidelity Bank, with its $809 million in assets and 143 employees, has been around longer than the more broadly known Fidelity Investments – 130 years vs. 72 years – and Manzi likes to jokingly note his bank's longer track record. He may not have to make the distinction quite so oen. Fidelity Bank, which Manzi has led since 1997, put its name on the Worcester Ice Center last year and expects to open its 12th branch this fall in downtown Worcester. e bank's commercial banking and municipal banking businesses have grown by nearly 50 percent in the past four years, and Fidelity has acquired the former Barre Savings Bank and Colonial Cooperative Bank into its portfolio. Under Manzi, Fidelity founded e SHINE Initiative to help those with mental illness. What advice would you give up-and-comers? Don't be afraid to take career opportunities that put you uncomfortably over your head. It's one of the most effective ways to learn and grow. A gourmand: I enjoy cooking. I make a few different kinds of soups and sauces and traditional Italian holiday food. I also enjoy making homemade fresh-cut French fries and have a smoker for ribs and other carnivorous items. ELAINE OSGOOD FOUNDER & CEO ATLAS TRAVEL & TECHNOLOGY GROUP, MARLBOROUGH Residence: Westborough Colleges: UMass Amherst, Anna Maria College What Osgood started more than 30 years ago under the Uniglobe Travel franchise umbrella has blossomed into a travel and technology behemoth with hubs in London, New York City and Washington, D.C. and global support in 110 countries. e technology side of Atlas helps corporate clients understand their operations using analytics, increasing efficiencies in areas like supplier management, risk management and – yes – global business travel expenses. Atlas hosts fundraising events for nonprofits like the Jimmy Fund and Marlborough Community Cupboard, and Osgood volunteers on boards for the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce and Milford Public Schools' hospitality and tourism program. What advice would you give up-and-comers? Aim high and go for it. Believe in yourself! The obsessed chef: I grew up in an Italian household and have an innate need to feed everyone. In planning personal events or meetings at ATTG, I believe food is a critical part of any gathering and tend to overdo it. Ask my family about the angst I feel when my dog won't eat his dinner!! And if I am ever going to repeat an event, I must be sure to outdo whatever I did previously. It's a curse! JOHN C. ROCHE PRESIDENT & CEO THE HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, INC., WORCESTER Residence: Hopkinton College: University of Connecticut Roche joined Hanover in 2006 as vice president of underwriting and product management for commercial lines, with previous stops at other insurers, including Travelers in Hartford. By November when Roche became the company's CEO, the only publicly traded company inside Worcester city limits was at an important inflection point. His predecessor as Hanover CEO lasted only 16 months aer restructuring the company and was much less visible publicly than Fred Eppinger, the CEO who transformed Hanover over 13 years. e company's profits in the third quarter dropped 87 percent, largely due to payouts for hurricane damages. Since becoming CEO, Roche has reasserted Hanover's role in the Central Massachusetts community – including serving on the board of the local chapter of the United Way – and seen strong financial results: a 16-percent increase in stock price and a market cap exceeding $5.1 billion. What advice would you give up-and-comers? Find something aligning with your passions and skills, and be assertive in your pursuit of a challenging and fulfilling career while making a meaningful impact on society. Happy face in the crowd: I'm a huge country music fan and enjoy attending summer concerts. TINA M. SBREGA PRESIDENT & CEO GFA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, GARDNER Residence: Rindge, N.H. College: Roger Williams University For nearly 10 years now, Sbrega has led a community-based credit union with $498 million in assets and 28,162 members, playing an outsized role in the North Worcester County community through its focus on small business and a high- touch, high-tech philosophy. In her role as chairwoman of Mount Wachusetts Community College, she helped pick the new MWCC president aer Daniel Asquino retired following a 30-year career. She is a member of the board for Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce, the House of Peace & Education, and Heywood Healthcare, previously serving as its chairwoman. Four years ago, she helped form the networking group Women's Circle of Giving, which has donated more than $100,000 to local nonprofits. What advice would you give up-and-comers? If you dream it and believe it, then you can do it. But don't expect that it will all be handed to you, and be ready to make some sacrifices along the way. Outdoorswoman: I enjoy golf, boating, and snowmobiling! Being a busy executive, most people are surprised to learn that I enjoy cooking and am pretty good at it.

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