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www.HartfordBusiness.com • August 10, 2020 • Hartford Business Journal 27 40 UNDER FORTY 2020 Empowering leadership is on display in Connecticut. E cient, reliable and innovative: These words describe Jacob Blanton as much as the projects he delivers throughout the Northeast. Great work, Jacob, on being named to the 40 Under Forty Class of 2020. Jonathan Bellamy Age: 29 Company: Stanley Black & Decker Title: Product Manager No. of years with current company: 2 Town where I live: Windsor Town where I work: Southington College: University of Connecticut Highest degree: MBA J onathan Bellamy is a product manager for the automotive and industrial solutions team at Stanley Black & Decker. He leads the product development process of the Stanley, Fatmax and Irwin brands. Bellamy transitioned to this product management role in March 2020, as he was previously a supply chain professional for the hand tools and storage group. Bellamy was also commissioned with the United States Army National Guard as a signal of- ficer for the 102nd Infantry Battalion. Four reasons why you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty: • Founded a consulting firm aimed at providing resources and sup- port to retired veterans and ex-convicts who aim to transition into the workforce. • Led seven large-scale quality/rework initiatives valued at $95 million. • Optimized lead time to multiple at-risk promotional launches. Led expediting initiatives to efficient delivery of product, protecting the budget and prioritizing the year- end working capital. • I serve as a mentor to aspiring leaders within our community who are looking to grow profes- sionally and personally. Michael Avicolli Age: 38 Company: Standard Builders Inc. No. of Years with Company: 14 Town where I live: Glastonbury Town where I work: Newington College: Lafayette College, Easton, Penn. Highest Degree: Bachelor's degree in international affairs M ichael Avicolli is a senior project manager at Standard Builders Inc., a construction management/general contracting firm. Soon after Avicolli realized his passion for building and the construction industry, he joined Standard Builders in 2006 in an entry-level position, and worked his way up to senior project manager. He has been able to participate in the completion of some of the com- pany's most challenging projects for its most distinguished clients. Four reasons why you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty: • Worked up from an entry-level position to company leadership over a 14-year career with the same firm. • Integral participant in crafting and implementation of company strategic planning process. • Regularly selected to lead the com- pany's most challenging projects and commitments for its most dis- tinguished clients and has helped develop many highly valued client relationships. • Actively supports leadership devel- opment and community engage- ment both within my company and also in our community/region.