Worcester Business Journal

www.wbjournal.com August 31, 2015 • Worcester Business Journal 15 >> 40 U N D E R F O R T Y Career highlights: Designing and run- ning a campaign that was selected nationally as the best overall for the industry. Earning the position of vice president, and researching, developing and launching a new brand while lead- ing a corporate culture shift. Community involvement: I lead our company's community involvement, spanning dozens of organizations throughout our service area. I was the marketing director for Southbridge Fest over the past two years, participat- ed in the Relay for Life for six years and served in various adult leadership roles with the Boy Scouts. Ultimate career goal: To lead a highly successful financial institution as presi- dent and CEO. Non-relative you admire most: The Dalai Lama Favorite book: "Make Others Greater: From Mt. Everest to the Boardroom: Vital Lessons from Dynamic Innovators, Explorers and Everyday Heroes That Will Inspire the Way You Lead," by Gary Guller Hidden talents: Epic dance moves, can rebuild a classic Pontiac engine, can make up a song about anything, and can do the best silverback gorilla impersonation you will ever see. "By the time I turn 50, I'd like … to have had and raised awesome kids." Kris A. Cullen Vice President of Marketing, Savers Bank, Southbridge Birthplace: Orange Residence: Fitchburg High school: Ralph C. Mahar Regional, Orange Colleges and degrees earned: Associate's, Mount Wachusett Community College; bachelor's, Nichols College Career highlights: Starting and running my own business at the age of 28; being named Marlborough's Person of the Year; receiving my diploma from GIA; and hosting my first fundraiser, for two female senior students from Assabet Valley who will be continuing their edu- cation in the jewelry or design field. Community involvement: Regular sup- porter and sponsor of, as well as a donor to, numerous nonprofit businesses, fund- raisers and local small businesses. Ultimate career goal: To open up WearLex boutiques around New England, continue my education in jew- elry and graphic design, and expand my involvement with women and youth in the community. Non-relative you admire most: Steve Jobs Hidden talents: I'm seriously awesome at interior design; I have an eye for it and can decorate a room for less than $100 without skimping out on quality. "By the time I turn 50, I'd like to have accomplished … opening up my first WearLex Boutique and to have become a recognizable business and name in the jewelry industry." Alexis K. Dascoli Founder, Owner and Designer, WearLex/AEKDesigns LLC, Marlborough Birthplace: New Jersey Residence: Marlborough High school: Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, Marlborough Colleges: Attended Quinsigamond Community College and Fitchburg State University; received diploma as a GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional. Career highlights: Being named president and managing member of Cutler Capital Management; managing Cutler Investment Fund, a successful hedge fund; creating a proprietary portfolio management program that has streamlined the operations of the company since 2007. Community involvement: Big Brother since 1999; member of investment committee of the Worcester Art Museum; member of Dean's Advisory Council at Clark University, Graduate School of Management; treasurer and board member at West End House Camp and board member of West End House Girls Camp. Ultimate career goal: To have many friendships with long-term clients for whom I've helped secure their financial futures. Non-relative you admire most: Warren Buffett Favorite book: "The Agony and The Ecstasy: A Biographical Novel of Michelangelo," by Irving Stone Hidden talents: Can juggle a soccer ball hundreds of times, and make any child smile and laugh. "By the time I turn 50, I'd like to have … grown Cutler Capital into a billion-dollar firm." Geoff Dancey President & Managing Member, Cutler Capital Management, Worcester Birthplace: Stoughton Residence: Sudbury High School: Stoughton High School Colleges & degrees: Bachelor's degree and MBA, Clark University Brendon Davis President, The Davis Cos., Marlborough Birthplace: Camden, N.J. Residence: Littleton High school: Lawrence Academy Colleges and degrees earned: Bachelor's degree, University of New Hampshire Career highlights: Launched a perma- nent placement division that led a tri- pling of the firm's staff in less than a year. As director of business operations, man- aged a team of 40 and oversaw sales and recruiting operations for Davis's head- quarters. Initiated a virtual office expan- sion model into Minneapolis and grew it. In 2013, launched Davis Transportation Service, a driver staffing company, which grew 300 percent in one year. Community involvement: Davis's Backpack Giveback, Cradles to Crayons projects and serving dinner at a local soup kitchen. As a dog lover, I am actively pursuing a Canine Good Citizen certifica- tion from American Kennel Club for my 8-month-old boxer, Maverick. Once certi- fied, I will bring Maverick and my 2-year- old son, Brody, to nursing homes and hospitals to bring smiles to people's faces. Ultimate career goal: To be able to stand on the shoulders of giants and be the best I can be in the industry I'm in. Non-relative you admire most: Shane McConkey, extreme sports athlete, because he pushes the limits of life in ultimate class and style. Favorite book: "The Giving Tree," by Shel Silverstein Hidden talents: Collecting amazing and wacky socks. "By the time I turn 50, I'd like to have … launched and sold a startup and com- pleted a Tough Mudder with my father and my son." Cullen Dancey (with daughter) Davis Dascoli

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