Worcester Business Journal

www.wbjournal.com August 31, 2015 • Worcester Business Journal 17 >> 40 U N D E R F O R T Y Career highlights: Nine years ago, I began at Elevation Exhibits as HR director. Since its inception, not only has the company doubled in size, but my roles have changed to take on the responsibilities of the controller. I was owner of a successful dance studio for 12 years; many of my students competed and won regional and national competitions. Community involvement: Currently, I am secretary on the board of directors of The Montessori Children's House of Southbridge. I am also secretary and registrar of Worcester Junior Sharks Youth Hockey, as well as manager of both my sons' teams. Ultimate career goal: To continue to strive to be the best I can be and work with great people to achieve success. Non-relative you admire most: Two special women who have helped shape who I am today by watching their suc- cess, drive, and continuous support and love for those around them: Thank you, Kim and Elaine. Favorite book: "The Greatest Generation," by Tom Brokaw Hidden talents: I am a former compet- itive dancer and currently a dance teacher. I have trained in many genres, including ballet, pointe, tap, and jazz. "By the time I turn 50, I'd like to have … traveled to various places on my list with my family." Errica M. Devarenne Human Resources Director/ Controller, Elevation Exhibits and Events, Shrewsbury Birthplace: New Haven, Conn. Residence: Sturbridge High school: Woodstock Academy Colleges and degrees earned: Bachelor's degree, Nichols College Career highlights: Every commercial real estate loan and business transaction is its own separate highlight. Community involvement: I am current- ly the chairman of the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Leominster and Fitchburg, and a board member of the United Way of north Central Massachusetts. Ultimate career goal: To maintain Gelinas & Ward as the best law firm in Worcester County. Non-relative you admire most: Too many local leaders to name. Favorite book: "1776," by David McCullough Hidden talents: I can tell the exact time of day at any time of day. "By the time I turn 50, I'd like to have … nothing more than a happy, healthy wife, Ashleigh, daughter Juliette, and son, J.J." Justin P. Gelinas Partner, Gelinas & Ward LLP, Leominster and Worcester Birthplace: Leominster Residence: Westminster High school: Leominster High School Colleges and degrees earned: Bachelor's degree, Dartmouth College; J.D., Suffolk University Law School Career highlights: At 23, I decided to take a risk and open my own hair salon. The process of becoming a business owner was new to me. I had never worked in marketing, management or business development, but I was deter- mined to own a salon that strived not only to meet clients' expectations, but exceed them. In 2011, with the help of my husband, family, and friends, I opened Salon Exquisite, which now has five employees and over 1,000 clients. Community involvement: I am a board member for the Young Professional Women's Association of Worcester, membership coordinator for The Professional Women's Networking Group of Central Mass., and an active member of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce. My stylists and I love to help those in need, so we pro- vide free services for many community events. Ultimate career goal: To have the most popular salon in Worcester, educate styl- ists, work behind the chair and market the salon. Favorite book: "Water for Elephants," by Sara Gruen Hidden talents: I asked my husband, who replied, "Your ability to be yourself in any situation." "By the time I turn 50, I would like to have accomplished … expanding my business into a successful, prosperous salon at least four times its current size, (which) will allow my husband and me to travel around the world." Ashley Gauthier Owner and Stylist, Salon Exquisite, Worcester Birthplace: Framingham Residence: North Grafton High school: Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, Marlborough Jennifer C. Glowik Senior Consultant, Sullivan Benefits, Marlborough Birthplace: Worcester Residence: Paxton High school: Worcester Academy Colleges and degrees earned: Bachelor's degree, College of the Holy Cross Career highlights: Started in the employee benefits world as an intern with no background or understanding of the insurance world. I have climbed the ladder to senior consultant and have the opportunity to mentor others. I received my Producers license last year. Community involvement: I've been March for Babies Team Captain, Sullivan Benefits Team, for the past 10 years, rais- ing $155,000; corporator at the Worcester Art Museum, as well as president of the Members Council and co-chair of the Corporators Ball; Worcester Academy Alumni committee member; and President's Council member at College of the Holy Cross. Ultimate career goal: Become one of the best in my field, and continue to develop and maintain outstanding rela- tionships among colleagues and clients while balancing my family, community and love for travel. Non-relative you admire most: I have great admiration for Chrystine Heier and Gary Goodhile, small-business owners who gave me a chance. Hidden talents: I can bake — carrot cakes and cookies are a hit. And I know how to operate such heavy equipment as farm tractors, plow trucks and backhoes. "By the time I turn 50, I'd like to … be known as one of the best in the industry, have a family, have run a marathon, and to have stepped foot on every continent." Devarenne Gauthier Glowik Gelinas

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