Worcester Business Journal

wbjournal.com | August 20, 2018 | Worcester Business Journal 35 4 0 U N D E R F O R T Y F O C U S September 8, 2018 Grand Tasting Union Station VIP and General Admission Tickets on Sale Additional Wine Dinners and Tastings September 4-9 Uncork Some Fun! Tickets on Sale Media Partner WorcesterWineFestival.com Davis first joined the family staffing company as an intern. After graduating college, he began in the startup IT recruitment team. He moved into a leadership role within months, resulting in 100 percent year-over-year growth and more than $2 million in revenue in its first two years. He then moved into a data analysis position, where he implemented processes to enhance the company's efficiency. Thanks to his insight and management, the company opened two new offices in Minneapolis and Memphis. In his current vice president role, Davis oversees interdepartmental collaboration and works to enhance performance through technology. He began the Davis Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway program, which provides Thanksgiving dinners for the company's clients. In four years, more than 100 dinners have been delivered. Davis and his wife have raised more than $10,000 to support literacy programs and participate in fundraisers for animal shelters. He sits on boards for Partnership for a Skilled Workforce, Career Center Initiative Program and the Massachusetts Staffing Association scientific and engineering placement board. – Z.C. From judge Michael Arnum: "From his exemplary leadership skills to his passion for literacy and animal welfare, Patrick is the definition of can-do attitude." What movie character is most like you? Real-life inspiration for "Moneyball" Billy Beane. His approach to doing more with less through analytics is incredible. Who is most responsible for your accomplishments? My dad. He was a perfect role model for maintaining compassion as a cornerstone for conducting yourself in business. Pat Davis, 32 Vice president of business operations The DAVIS Cos., Marlborough Lives: Hopkinton Birthplace: Newton Colleges: Saint Michael's College in Vermont Blaine Schnare, 35 Director of marketing Harrington HealthCare System, Southbridge Lives: Charlton Birthplace: Danbury, Conn. College: Roger Williams University Schnare is usually a behind-the-scenes voice for Harrington, putting together the marketing and social media to raise the health provider's profile as it expands with services like behavioral health and new geographies like Connecticut. That doesn't mean the community doesn't feel her impact. Her highest-profile challenge came last year when a Harrington nurse was stabbed by a patient. As Harrington immediately put new protections in place, Schnare's messaging to the public helped the company become a champion for safety against workplace violence, as the recovered nurse would go on to push for legislative reforms. Not everything Schnare does is behind the scenes, as she was a presenter in March at the Nichols College Empowering Women In Business Conference. She is on the board of Women in Business, the United Way of Southbridge, Sturbridge and Charlton and the Webster Dudley Oxford Chamber of Commerce, and has been involved with the Chamber of Central Mass South and the MOMS Club of Charlton. Last year, Schnare joined the planning committee the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce's Women's Leadership Conference, drawing more than 700 each spring to the DCU Center. – G.W. From judge Michael Arnum: "As a communicator par excellence, Blaine's composure during a crisis provided solace for a community ripped apart by violence." If you could go back in time, when would you go to? Late Imperial Russia. I had a fascinating high school history teacher who intrigued us with Rasputin stories. What is the best advice you've ever gotten? "Sometimes you just need to have a good cry." My mom's reminder crying isn't a weakness; it's a necessary release for self preservation.

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