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HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | OCTOBER 30, 2023 B11 C-SUITE | 2023 AWARDS D avid Marcone is responsible for ensuring the solvency of the Paid Leave Fund to meet the needs of Connecticut residents who access benefits to take care of themselves and their families. Collaborating with the leadership team, the author- ity's board of directors, and other state partners, Marcone oversees the finan- cial functions and maintains its financial controls. He manages the authority's $20 million operating budget and key relationships with actuaries, auditors, accoun- tants and vendors. What have been your biggest professional accomplish- ments over the past year? I aided in the successful deployment of our fund recovery project, which encompassed IT, policy, communica- tion and staffing components. I led the agency's efforts to success- fully recover those funds from non-compliant or delinquent employ- ers to ensure that all eligible employers are contributing their employees' contributions as outlined in the statute. ose efforts have led to a reclamation of over $1.5 million in previously unre- mitted contributions since January 2023. It was a true team effort, and I thank everyone at the authority for their part. In what ways are you involved in the community? I have served as treasurer and camp coordinator for my sons' local Boy Scout troop. In addition, I was a Cub Scout Cubmaster and member of the Pack's leadership committee. On the job Guiding business principle: Solve for the problem, instead of looking for blame. Best way to keep your competitive edge: Surround yourself with motivated and smart people. Best business decision: Hiring those people Worst business deci- sion: Taking a prior job for the money Goal yet to be achieved: Expand our fund recovery efforts through a combi- nation of enhanced technology and support from fund recovery vendors. Personal touch in your office: My autographed (by all four) Monkees' album cover Personal side City of residence: Unionville Favorite way to relax: Lately, it has been watching "Celebrity Jeopardy" with my daughter, Sam, and my girl- friend, Sarah. L iz Chasse is a marketing leader with nearly two decades of experience in brand development, launch and growth. As chief marketing officer at Goodroot, Chasse has demonstrated her ability to create vision, evolve with market needs and build, scale and empower an effective marketing team. She has helped launch 10 affili- ate companies into the market quickly, and under her leadership, her team has made valuable contri- butions to the Goodroot organization and health- care industry as a whole. What have been your biggest professional accomplish- ments over the past year? At Goodroot, we move incredibly fast and that extends to our marketing team. We've curated a group of high-achievers who've garnered respect, accolades and admiration within the Goodroot community. Cultivating a culture that values every idea, voice and achievement while fostering inclusivity, creativity and collaboration stands as one of my proudest achievements. Whether it's launching a new venture, introducing groundbreaking technolo- gies, supporting a first big sale or getting a team leader recognized in industry publications, supporting each of them is profoundly rewarding. eir success serves as a barometer of the collec- tive accomplishments of my team. In what ways are you involved in the community? I am involved in numerous community organizations, including the Connecticut Women's Council (CWC), Dress for Success and Hillside Equestrian Meadows in Wolcott. Previously, while at blumshapiro, I was involved with the Junior Achievement program, the company's diversity, equity and inclusion committee, the Greater Hartford Gay & Lesbian Cham- ber and Leadership Greater Hartford. On the job Guiding business principle: Always prioritize your team's well-being. I strive to maintain an open-door policy, even when my office door is physically closed. Being accessible and available to my team, whether it's to address their needs, answer questions, offer guidance or simply engage in casual conversa- tions about their weekend plans, fosters a culture of trust and support within our organization. David Marcone Controller CT PAID LEAVE AUTHORITY Size of organization: Over $435 million, 38 employees Education: Bachelor's degree, accounting, Villanova University Liz Chasse Chief Marketing Officer GOODROOT Size of organization: 100 employees Education: Bachelor's de- gree in communication/pub- lic relations, Marist College WINNER CATEGORY | CONTROLLER WINNER CATEGORY | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER 6.00 % APY* 6-MONTH CERTIFICATE 5.75 % APY* 13-MONTH CERTIFICATE Federally insured by NCUA. * Annual Percentage Yield (APY) effective September 7, 2023. The Certificate rate is fixed and assumes principal and interest remain on deposit until maturity. To qualify for the APY, you must have or establish an American Eagle FCU membership. $5 Savings account required for membership. Certificate/IRA accounts also available. Minimum balance to open the account is $500.00 for all certificate types. Minimum balance to obtain the advertised APY is $500.00. 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