B6 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
A Lifetime of Impact.
100% for Kids.
For more than 40 years, Jim Shmerling has been 100% dedicated to kids—leading
with purpose, compassion, and innovation. His vision has expanded access, inspired
breakthroughs, and built healthier futures for countless children and families.
Today, we celebrate Jim's Hartford Business Journal Lifetime Achievement
Award—and his unforgettable legacy.
Jim Shmerling, DHA, FACHE
President & CEO
Connecticut Children's
