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wbjournal.com | August 19, 2024 | Worcester Business Journal 65 4 0 U N D E R F O R T Y A L U M N I What is something that you would like to tell the young up and coming leaders of today? The Worcester Business Journal recognized me as 40 under Forty when I was 33 years old. This year, I celebrated the 34th year of my career. I am lucky to have the perspective that only decades of experience can provide. When I was a young man, I was sure that I understood the meaning of success, but that meaning has evolved dramatically for me since then. I gradually, and somewhat reluctantly, learned that success is something that has many meanings and is not easily quantifiable. I am lucky to work with people committed to our clients and to each other. We are always there for our clients and provide something that my younger self did not realize was such a valuable resource: peace of mind. The phrases "Life begins once you step out of your comfort zone," "If not you, then who? If not now, then when?" and "Everybody dies, but not everybody lives," may be clichés but they are all part of a philosophy that drives us. To help – in ways that do not always fit in the mold of a given job description – is to live. Current Title: Founding Partner Current Company: Carr Financial Group RICHARD CARR Class of 2000 How have you continued to build upon your professional success since receiving this award? With over 40 years of experience, Jennifer Williams, CPA, MBA, Partner & Director of Operations stands as a pillar of expertise at McLaren & Associates CPAs, PC, renowned for her deep knowledge in business valuations and tax strategies, especially with stock options and employee incentive programs. Her career began in Worcester, MA, and now she flourishes in Hubbardston, MA, where she lives with her hockey-loving family. Jennifer's academic achievements include a bachelor's from New York University and an MBA from Clark University, where she was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma Society. Her professional journey includes owning daycare centers for 13 years and being the Director for the Center for Woman and Enterprise. In 2017, Jennifer was honored as a Women to Watch award winner, highlighting her impact and leadership. Her dedication extends beyond her firm, as she previously contributed to The Center for Women and Enterprise and currently supports various professional organizations, including AICPA, MSCPA and other non-profits that she is passionate about. Passionate about family and music, Jennifer enjoys singing opera, spending time with her family and grandchildren and the Boston Bruins. She's now exploring travel, with plans to visit many opera houses, further embracing her love for music and family. Current Title: Partner & Director of Operations Current Company: McLaren & Associates CPAs, PC LinkedIn handle: linkedin.com/in/jennifer-williams-71b90610 JENNIFER CHASE WILLIAMS, CPA, MBA Class of 2002 2000 ALUMNI Andrew Abu Craig Blais Kenneth Blum Jennifer Callahan Richard Carr Anthony Consigli Karen Corcoran Andrew Deschenes Karen Dumas Joe Eori Ernest C. Floyd David Frem Ray Frias Shelia Frias Gerald Lee Gaudette III Marty Green Abby Guinard Alden Harris James Heald Brad Kenney Gregg Lisciotti Stacey DeBoise Luster Steven Migridichian Jennifer Morrison David Mullaney Elizabeth Proko Mary Ritter Maria Rosado- Oakley Joel Ruuska Pamela Sager Denise Schwing Irene Schmitt John Shoro Omar Soffan Joseph Stolberg Joyce Swedberg Polly Tatum Joan O. Vorster Christopher Wells Yolanda Zambrano Sponsored Alumni Profile Sponsored Alumni Profile