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HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | AUGUST 10, 2026 2026 AWARDS | 40 UNDER FORTY 3 40 Under Forty honorees gathered for a photo shoot at presenting sponsor Hoffman Auto Group's Porsche Hartford location. Photos were taken by Brian Ambrose Photography. The judges Kate Baumann, Chief Operating O cer, MetroHartford Alliance Paul Lavoie, Vice President Innovation, Corporate Partnerships and Career Success, University of New Haven Rita Joy, Director of Client Development, Interscape Commercial Environments Recognizing CT's next generation of leaders E very successful business needs a pipeline of talented leaders ready to take on greater responsibility, drive innovation and help shape the future. This year's Hartford Business Journal 40 Under Forty honorees are doing exactly that. Representing industries ranging from manufacturing, healthcare and fi nancial services to law, technology, real estate and government, the class of 2026 is already making a signifi cant impact. They are launching companies, leading major projects, managing large teams, strengthening communities and helping Connecticut's economy grow. The 40 Under Forty program recognizes professionals who have distinguished themselves through leadership, professional achievement and community involvement before reaching the age of 40. For 30 years, it has highlighted the individuals who are helping defi ne Connecticut's future business landscape. This year, Hartford Business Journal received hundreds of nominations. After careful review by an independent panel of judges, 40 professionals were selected from organizations of all sizes across the public, private and nonprofi t sectors. We'd like to thank this year's judges for helping choose our honorees. They include: • Kate Baumann, Chief Operating O cer, MetroHartford Alliance • Paul Lavoie, Vice President Innovation, Corporate Partnerships and Career Success, University of New Haven • Rita Joy, Director of Client Development, Interscape Commercial Environments We will be celebrating our annual 40 Under Forty event on Sept. 17, at the Aqua Turf Club in the Plantsville section of Southington. If you think you have what it takes to be part of a future 40 Under Forty class, we ask that you submit a nomination next year. This award is only as strong as the class of individuals who are nominated for it. Greg Bordonaro Editor