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wbjournal.com | June 8, 2026 | Worcester Business Journal 31 Committed to Our Community. Chacharone Properties is committed to Worcester's transformation through visionary real estate development and a longstanding dedication to our community. Mel Chacharone Nick Chacharone 116 Northeast Cutoff Worcester, MA Can we create a CUSTOM magazine for you? Whether it's the celebration of a major anniversary or the opening of a new headquarters, Worcester Business Journal's Custom Publishing Division can help you create a custom magazine for your business. Our division's top flight team of writers and designers can help you tell your story – and make your business look great! Based on our unique publishing model, it's surprisingly affordable. Call WBJ Custom Corporate Project Director Christine Juetten at 508-755-8004 ext. 270. Worcester Business Journal WBJ Custom Publishing Division Neil McDonough Executive chair 44 Maple Group, in Spencer Subsidiaries: Flexcon, Arlon Graphics, and Blueshift Age: 68 Employees: 1,200 Central Mass. employees: 500 Annual revenue: $500 million Few manufacturers have shaped modern Worcester industry as profoundly as the McDonough family. Over 45 years, McDonough helped transform a single-site coatings company into a family-owned global enterprise spanning three manufacturers and operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. His recent focus has been preparing the next generation of leadership, overseeing a major executive transition at Flexcon, strengthening gover- nance, and positioning the company to navigate economic uncertainty while preserving its long-term commitment to Central Massachusetts manufactur- ing. - B.K. What unique skill sets you apart from others? I have worked for the same company for 45 years, from sweeping floors at the start to having the opportunity to serve as CEO for 27 years. Why do you do business in Central Mass.? In addition to being where my father founded the company, the smart and committed people I have had the honor to work with. What is your favorite book on leadership? "Good to Great" by Jim Col- lins How do you unwind? Reading, skiing, golf, travel, and time with family, especially my grandchildren. M A N U FA C T U R I N G P OW E R 1 0 0