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HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | AUGUST 11, 2025 2025 AWARDS | 40 UNDER FORTY 5 Donald is highly regarded for his leadership, hard work and dedication to the community. We salute Donald Andrews for being recognized as a 40 Under Forty Honoree Banking products are provided by Berkshire Bank. Member FDIC. Berkshire Bank is a Massachusetts chartered bank. 7/25 Donald Andrews FVP, Middle Market Banking Donald is highly regarded for his leadership, hard work and dedication to the community. We salute Donald Andrews for being recognized as a 40 Under Forty Honoree Banking products are provided by Berkshire Bank. Member FDIC. Berkshire Bank is a Massachusetts chartered bank. 7/25 Donald Andrews FVP, Middle Market Banking Donald is highly regarded for his leadership, hard work and dedication to the community. We salute Donald Andrews for being recognized as a 40 Under Forty Honoree Banking products are provided by Berkshire Bank. Member FDIC. Berkshire Bank is a Massachusetts chartered bank. 7/25 Donald Andrews FVP, Middle Market Banking Your leadership, compassion, and commitment to injured workers have set a new standard in our industry. By empowering teams and prioritizing people, you've redefined what impactful service looks like. We're proud to celebrate your well-deserved recognition! #CorVelProud Congratulations, Courtney Allen Courtney K. Allen is vice president of claims at CorVel, where she leads strategic initiatives focused on claim closure, operational excellence and talent development. She champions quality claims handling with a strong emphasis on caring for injured workers and deliv- ering exceptional service to clients. With deep expertise in claims and legal analysis, Allen drives performance Donald Andrews is a commercial lender with 12 years of experience, including the past decade at Berkshire Bank. There, he manages a large middle market loan portfolio. Over the years, he has played a sig- nificant role in hundreds of millions of dollars in loan relationships for the bank. His commitment and perfor- mance earned him four promotions, and he has successfully grown his through innovation, accountability and collaborative leadership across a dynamic claims environment. What's been your biggest professional accomplishment so far in your career? My biggest accomplishment is leading a company-wide initiative to improve the claims process for people injured at work. My efforts enhanced care coordi- nation, accelerated recovery timelines and ensured quality outcomes — while also strengthening client partnerships and building high-performing teams dedicated to compassionate, efficient claims handling. Why do you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty? • Led transformative initiatives that improved claims outcomes and operational efficiency across a regional portfolio. • Elevated claims service, advancing advo- cacy for injured workers and strengthening insurer and stakeholder relationships. • Has driven innovation in claims man- agement, earning industry respect and measurable results. What do you like to do outside of work? Outside of work, I enjoy hanging out with family and friends, traveling, reading and chasing my two kids around. I am also a dedicated member of a monthly book club, where I enjoy thoughtful discussions, excellent com- pany and good wine! loan and deposit portfolio to compa- nies across Connecticut and western Massachusetts. What's been your biggest professional accomplishment so far in your career? In 2024, I was proud to be a top contrib- utor to one of the bank's top-performing teams by significantly growing my portfolio. Providing essential capital and relationship focused banking solutions to businesses throughout the region contributes to economic vibrancy. That is incredibly rewarding. Why do you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty? • Top contributor to the bank's middle market group in loan and deposit growth and manage a significant portfolio. • Supported hundreds of millions of dollars in loan relationships, helping businesses grow and thrive across our market. • Committed to giving back to the busi- ness community, whether through volunteering at trade organizations or providing capital to companies that drive the local economy. What do you like to do outside of work? I am involved in my local church and, most importantly, I love to spend time with my beautiful wife and three young children. I am a big music fan and enjoy discovering new music and going to concerts. I have also played drums and trumpet for many years. Courtney K. Allen Company: CorVel Corporation Title: Vice President of Claims Number of years with company: 2 Town where I live: Hebron Town where I work: East Hartford College: Rhode Island College, Western New England University School of Law Highest degree: Juris Doctorate degree, Western New England University School of Law Age: 38 Donald L. Andrews Company: Berkshire Bank Title: First Vice President, Middle Market Banking Number of years with current company: 10 Town where I live: Madison Town where I work: Glastonbury College: Gordon College Highest degree: Bachelor's degree in business administration Age: 35