Worcester Business Journal

wbjournal.com | August 24, 2026 | Worcester Business Journal 27 Tomorrow is already on its way, and our job is to set you up for success. As a local bank, we know what it takes to run a business around here. With personalized guidance and a suite of business products — free checking, online and mobile banking, cash management services and lending — we're committed to helping your business grow and prosper. Learn more at bankHometown.com or call 888.307.5887. We're here for local business. Member FDIC | Member DIF Travis Landry, 30 Founder, Landry Pop Auctions, in Millville Residence: Uxbridge College: Framingham State University Travis Landry turned a childhood fascination with collectibles into a multimillion-dollar auction business reshaping the market for pop culture. Landry founded Landry Pop Auctions in 2024, specializing in comics, toys, video games, trading cards, and memorabilia. The company generated more than $9 million in gross sales in its inaugural year and reported 150% growth through the second quarter of 2026. His auctions have produced several market records. In February, an Amazing Fantasy No. 15 comic graded CGC 9.0 sold for $573,400. Landry later sold a rare Pokémon card for $69,850 and a Fantastic Four No. 2 comic, described as the finest known copy, for $170,800. Landry's expertise has brought him national visibility. He became the youngest appraiser in the history of PBS' "Antiques Roadshow," joining at age 20, and recently completed his 10th season. He provides free appraisal days benefiting libraries and other community organizations and serves as a charity auctioneer. What actor would play you if Hollywood made a movie about your life? Jonah Hill What TV show, book, or movie best describes your life journey so far? "The Wolf of Wall Street" What is the best restaurant in Central Mass.? Piccolo's on Shrewsbury Street, hands down Who helped you the most in your journey? My wife What is your proudest moment? Creating Landry Pop Auctions while welcoming our son Everett to the world 4 0 U N D E R F O R T Y David LeBoeuf, 37 State representative, 17th Worcester District, Massachusetts House of Representatives, in Worcester and Leicester Residence: Worcester Colleges: Harvard College; Harvard Kennedy School David LeBoeuf has turned his Worcester roots into a career shaping state policy on health care, housing, child welfare, and economic opportunity. Elected in 2018, LeBoeuf represents Worcester and Leicester in the Massachusetts House. In 2023, he helped pass the state's New Hire Law, eliminating waiting periods for health insurance eligibility for new public employees. When Becker College closed, LeBoeuf facilitated a partnership with the state to use its dormitories as emergency shelter for families and supported efforts to convert the campus into a new high school. Before taking office, LeBoeuf recruited entrepreneurs for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, helping nearly double qualified applicants while expanding participation among veteran-, woman-, minority-, and disadvantaged-owned businesses. LeBoeuf is co-chair of the House Progressive Caucus and serves on the National Council of Insurance Legislators executive board. What TV show, book, or movie best describes your life journey so far? "Parks and Recreation" – Of all the political shows, this is the most realistic. Where is the best place to relax in Central Mass.? The boardwalk at Coes Pond, the crown jewel of the district What one life lesson do you most want to pass onto the next generation? If it's not working out, it's not over, because everything finds a way to work out. Where did you go on the best vacation you ever took? Bhutan W W

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