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wbjournal.com | August 19, 2019 | Worcester Business Journal 11 2 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y 4 0 U N D E R F O R T Y You're an inspiration to us all Congratulations to all of the Worcester Business Journal's 40 under 40 nominees and winners; you are making a difference in our neighborhood. Helping the local economy thrive is just one of the many positive attributes you bring to our area. Extending your abilities and resources to the community through service and other initiatives makes you a true leader. We're proud to work with the Worcester Business Journal. Visit us at bankofamerica.com/local. ©2019 Bank of America Corporation | AR64WX5V | ENT-225-AD Call 508-892-5555 today to schedule your Free IT Network and Security Assessment. Rob Cleary , President 40 Under Forty Alum, 2016 "Preferred IT Vendor" of the Hope is not a good strategy when it comes to your company's data. Are You Taking an Expensive Gamble with Your Company's Critical Data and Network Security? 49 Main St. Sturbridge, MA 01566 508-892-5555 | www.clearcomit.com s Zero strings attached and no obligations. s Great third-party validation of your current backup and network security. Timothy J. McGourthy Then: Director of economic development for the City of Worcester Now: Deputy secretary at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, Boston In the last decade, McGourthy has gone from focusing on Worcester development, then economic opportunities across Greater Worcester, and now across the state. McGourthy, who's been the deputy secretary for the Gov. Charlie Baker Administration since March, started his eight-year stint in City Hall as Worcester's chief development officer and CEO of the Worcester Redevelopment Authority, playing a role in the development of Gateway Park and redevelopment of the former Worcester Center Galleria mall site along Front Street. McGourthy then filled the big shoes at the Worcester Regional Research Bureau starting in 2014, succeeding Roberta Schaefer, who helped found and led the bureau for three decades. His job today returns him to Boston, where he was once the director of policy for the Boston Redevelopment Authority, except now he's helping the state find economic growth potential. – G.W. What is your proudest accomplishment? At 5 years old, I won the blue ribbon at the 4-H Fair Coca-Cola chugging contest (drink a bottle of Coke and run 50 yards). I still have the ribbon (and an unhealthy addiction to soft drinks). What did 40 Under Forty mean to you? Public service is too often uncelebrated. It was gratifying to be acknowledged. What advice do you have for this year's winners? Be passionate about what you do, or find something new. Class of 2009 2009 2019