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wbjournal.com | August 19, 2024 | Worcester Business Journal 57 4 0 U N D E R F O R T Y A L U M N I Since receiving this award, how have you made this region an attractive place to live, work, and do business? As a business, Greenwood has been fortunate to be able to bring the expertise of our craftsmen and women to local projects like Polar Park. This ballpark is a testament to the drive and character that defines Worcester, and I'm incredibly proud that Greenwood played a crucial role in its construction. I am also deeply committed to philanthropy in the area. I actively support and contribute to the New England Center for Children (NECC), as well as sponsoring Worcester Public School initiatives. However, I am most proud of the George Klein Endowed Scholarship at Syracuse University that my wife, Elizabeth, and I established for Worcester-area students. Current Title: CEO + Owner Current Company: Greenwood Industries DAVID KLEIN Class of 2008 Winning the WBJ 40 under 40 award was a pivotal moment that propelled my lending career to new heights. This recognition served as a powerful catalyst, validating my personal mission to provide my clients with the best possible financial solutions to their business. Winning the award gave me a new sense of inspiration to further expand my career. Building upon this momentum, I started a search for a small business to purchase. Something I do not think I would have done had it not for the morale boost this award gave to me. In 2016, I purchased an automotive paint protection and detailing shop, Ziebart of Shrewsbury as an investment. Since combining my banking career with this retail automotive venture, I have strengthened my partnerships with key industry players to create mutually beneficial collaborations and expand my market reach. By focusing on my strategic personal growth, I've solidified my partnerships and solidified my position as a leader in both industries and continued success, thanks in part to this prestigious award. Current Titles & Companies: VP, SBA Loan Officer, First National Bank of PA; Owner, Ziebart of Shrewsbury LinkedIn handle: LinkedIn.com/in/paulraffa PAUL D. RAFFA Class of 2009 2008 ALUMNI 2007 ALUMNI Allison Alaimo Christina Andreoli Mariette Barsoum Derek Beahn Bill Blanchard Dennis Braun Rodney B. Capron Jr. Michael Cimini Aileen Clemente Michael Covino John W.S. Creedon Jr. Laura Cummings Pietro Curini Nicole Glinski Curtin Douglas A. Eisenstein Mark Federico Tara A. Hancock Kimberly M. Harmon Rita Kapur David Klein Patrick Lynch Meghan O. Maceiko Tim Mammen Rud Mason Shyla Matthews Kim McCarthy Lisa Moorey Michelle Morneau Amy Mosher Jeffrey Navin Maura Peeler Robert A. Pontbriand Kuldeep Rana Sara Kelleher Sears Josie Shagwert Jim Sullivan William Tarzia Marc Terry Kristina R. Vickstrom Stacy Woods Michael D. Badger Anthony Benvenuti Kathleen Biebel Kelly L. Bishop Brett A. Bouvier David M. Brunelle Mark Carlson Kerry E. Castorano Sheenu Chacko-Thomas Mary T. Dean Richard Domaleski Tylden (Ty) Dowell Keith DuBois Susan Feeney Melissa Fetterhoff Derek Grillo Eric Guerin Christina S. Gunther Meghan E. Hallock Timothy M. Jarry Brian Kahn Jim Kenary Joshua LaPan Richard J. Leveillee Timothy Loew Brian Lovett John Martin P.J. McDonald David McLaren Heather Merwin Perry P. Neddo Dennis O'Connor Heidi M. Paluk Lisa Perrin Anthony Rino Kimberly Salmon Christopher Sandusky Kwasi Sarpong Tom Smart Carol Southworth Sponsored Alumni Profile Sponsored Alumni Profile