Worcester Business Journal

wbjournal.com | August 25, 2025 | Worcester Business Journal 23 Warehouse Storage For Rent Asset Management Program Office and Lab Moving WE KNOW STORAGE!!!! thestoragecompany.com Congratulations on being recognized as a 40 Under 40 recipient in 2025! Your leadership, hard work and creative roar has earned you this well-deserved award. All of us at Southwick's Zoo are proud of your achievement! Mendon, MA | SouthwicksZoo.com C ongr a tu l ati on s! C ongr a tu l ati on s! Nick Keyes Director of Marketing & Branding Southwick's Zoo 4 0 U N D E R F O R T Y Amanda Newmiller, 37 Director of site planning MassDevelopment, in Worcester Residence: Worcester Birthplace: Worcester College: Clark University Amanda Newmiller exemplifies homegrown leadership, rising from Worcester's triple-deckers to become a driving force in statewide economic development. At MassDevelopment, she has awarded $12 million in funding supporting 49 projects across Mass. since 2022, focusing on converting abandoned sites into clean, actively used, tax-generating properties. Her work accelerates private-sector investment in industrial, commercial, and mixed-use projects while increasing the inventory of project-ready development sites. During her tenure with the City of Worcester, Newmiller shepherded transforma- tive projects including CitySquare, where she witnessed downtown's transition from mall demolition to a thriving district with 365 housing units, 168 hotel rooms, and 550 parking spaces. She played crucial roles in redeveloping the Worcester County Courthouse into 118 housing units and the old Boys Club into 80 units, while serving on the steering committee that implemented Worcester's first Business Improvement District. She concluded a meaningful term on the YWCA Central Massachusetts board in June, co-chaired develop- ment committees, and served on multiple civic initiatives, including Leadership Worcester's 2016 class. Her creative vision led to the "I Am Worcester" campaign, culminating in a temporary art installation celebrating the city's residents. She runs marathons to fundraise for military veterans and autism research. What actor would play you in a movie? Hilary Swank. I was told I looked like her once at the grocery store, and I'm still flattered. Best restaurant in Central Mass.? As a Clarkie, I will always have a soft spot for Dalat. What lesson do you have for the next generation? Do not let fear dictate your choices. Proudest moment? Finishing the Marine Corps Marathon Jon Salois, 39 VP of sales Atlas Distributing, in Auburn Residence: Holden Birthplace: Worcester Colleges: Boston College, New York University Jon Salois has elevated Atlas Distributing into an award-winning force in the competitive beverage distribution industry while leading a team of 27 sales representatives and six sales managers across Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Hampden, and Hampshire counties. Under his leadership, the family-owned distributor has increased market share over the past decade and achieved the prestigious Molson Coors Northeast Quality Award in 2014, recognizing excellence in product quality, internal processes, and overall focus on teamwork, communi- ty, and environment. Salois has been instrumental in brand launches including New Belgium Brewing, Greater Good Imperial Brewing, and the popular Sun Cruiser and Surfside brands. His strategic partnerships with suppliers like Double Down Brewing and Bay State Brewing have expanded Atlas Distributing's portfolio while maintaining the company's reputation for quality. His commitment to ex- cellence culminated in achieving perfect scores in supplier quality audits for two consecutive years in 2024 and 2025, an unprecedented accom- plishment for the company. Before joining Atlas Distributing, Salois served as area manager for Boston Beer Co. in New York, where he doubled his team from eight to 16 members and achieved 30% case volume growth in his final year. He is a board member for the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and participates in the Canal Diggers Road Race committee. Would you choose to be the oldest sibling, middle sibling, youngest sibling, or an only child? Youngest. I am the youngest of three brothers, and I like where I am. Best place to relax in Central Mass.? Institute Park in Worcester What should older generations understand about young pro- fessionals? Mentoring is helpful and important. Who would you most like to meet in the next 40 years? Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse

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