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wbjournal.com | August 20, 2018 | Worcester Business Journal 19 4 0 U N D E R F O R T Y F O C U S THE REGION'S PREMIER BUSINESS BROKERAGE FIRM 65 James St. Worcester, MA georgeandco.com 508-753-1400 Business Brokerage Business Appraisals Financing Mergers & Acquisitions Since 1981 Is it time to sell your business? Need to know what your business is worth? Thinking about buying a business? At George & Company we have the knowledge and experience to help businesses of all sizes find what they are looking for, be it a buyer, seller, acquisition, or their own value. CONGRATULATIONS Patrick Davis "There's no limit to what you can do if you keep believing in yourself". Your hard work and determination are admirable and you are a sincere inspiration to everyone here at DAVIS. You truly make a difference and that's why there is no one more deserving of this success than you! Enjoy every moment, congratulations!" With just five years of experience at Boston Scientific under his belt, Jones was asked to take the role of interim controller for the company's neuromodulation division, taking on a level of responsibility and visibility he previously didn't think he was ready for. He was, as the division grew from $271 million to $635 million in the last seven years. For those efforts, he earned the company's Excellence in Finance Leadership Award. Now, he controls $700 million of functional spending at Boston Scientific. He led the finance integration of the medical device giant's acquisition of Burlington- based Cosman Medical in 2016. Now, he manages a team of 11 finance professionals and serves as the finance business partner for company executives and leadership members. He spends a significant amount of time on causes close to himself at work, at home and in the community. At work, he supports the American Heart Association. At home, he coaches youth soccer and baseball and sits on the board of the National Kidney Foundation and is a fundraiser for the Jimmy Fund, Team Impact and Golf Fights Cancer. Cancer research hits home for Jones, as his son has been battling a rare form of lymphoma for more than a year. In the community, Jones serves as a committee chairman for the Boy Scouts of America and has been scoutmaster. – Profile by Zachary Comeau From judge Michael Arnum: "An enthusiastic leader who, despite personal challenges, has provided solid financial advice and nonprofit leadership." What TV character is most like you? Capt. Mal Reynolds from "Firefly" as I am unshakable under pressure. Who is responsible for your success? My wife and best friend Cortney, who always tells me to try and picks me up when I fall. Ben Jones, 36 Director of finance – corporate functions Boston Scientific Corp., Marlborough Lives: Northborough Birthplace: Pullman, Wash. College: Brigham Young University – Idaho Jennifer Leger, 39 Vice president & cash management operations manager Fidelity Bank, Leominster Lives: Shirley Birthplace: Leominster When Leger began as a teller at Fidelity Bank's Fitchburg branch, she was a single mother of a 3-year-old boy. She's climbed the ladder, becoming head teller, deposit operations representative, call center and commercial services supervisor and assistant vice president. Leger is now the face of the bank to some of its largest business clients. She played a key role in the merger with Barre Savings bank in 2016 by spearheading the cash-management conversion. She is on the management task force finalizing Fidelity's merger with Colonial Co- operative Bank. She was responsible for establishing the bank's cash management operations department in 2009 and overseeing that growth, which has allowed the bank to increase its product offering and increase the bank's client total while supporting a multi-million dollar portfolio. She is a founding member of the Heart Club, a Fidelity Bank committee ensuring employees work in a positive environment. She won the bank's Mission Accomplished award for representing the support departments and the Pursuit of Excellence award for personifying the bank's core values. For the past 10 years, Leger has volunteered for the mental illness nonprofit SHINE Initiative and was a member of the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Institute in which she help start the support group Healthier Minds Social. – Z.C. From judge Michael Arnum: "By facing and meeting personal challenges, Jennifer has been an inspiration to all those around her." What will the movie about your life be called? "Family Comes First: The Years & Life of Jenn Leger." What four people would you like to take on a road trip? My son, two sisters and Aaron Lewis from Staind, because who wouldn't love a little live rock music on a road trip!