The Business Council of Westchester on Tuesday announced its 2015 class of “Rising Stars,” representing 40 of Westchester County’s up-and-coming business leaders.
Modeled after the national business recognition program “Forty under Forty,” the Rising Stars program recognizes individuals under the age of 40 who exemplify leadership, foresight and a vision for the future of Westchester County, according to the Business Council. Winners were selected for their professional and entrepreneurial accomplishments, demonstrated leadership qualities and professional and business affiliations. The competitive selection process was led by Maria Bronzi, director at Altium Wealth Management in Purchase and chairperson of the Rising Stars program.
This year’s Rising Star award winners will be honored at a June 11 ceremony at 800 Westchester Ave. in Rye Brook. They are:
Jessica Antonette, CEO/owner, JTonezMusic Corp.
Jennifer Bannan, director of advertising and marketing, Thompson & Bender.
Vincenzo Battaglia, police sergeant, White Plains Department of Public Safety.
David Buchwald, New York state assemblyman.
Donvil Collins, founder and president, VeeKast.
Andrea Contreras, manager, client services, Altium Wealth Management.
Anthony D’Arpino, founder and owner, Harrison Wine Vault.
Andrew Edge, assistant vice president – business banking and commercial lender, Putnam County Savings Bank (formerly CMS Bank).
April Fatato Grundman, on-site owner and educational director, The Goddard School, Yorktown Heights.
Bonnie Fogarty, executive director, Community YMCA.
Megan Gann, business development manager, Westchester Hills Golf Club.
Anna Geller, director, business analysis and acquisitions, Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits.
Richard Giacovas, producer/on-air talent, News 12.
Jeffrey Hogan, energy and sustainability manager, Montefiore Hospital.
Kelvin Joseph, chief operating officer, Steiner Sports.
Nikhil Kumar, vice president, undergraduate enrollment management, Manhattanville College.
Ashley Ley, technical director, AKRF Inc.
Anthony Luisi, associate, Cuddy & Feder LLP.
Kimberly Mallard, senior vice president, executive operations, Tommie Copper.
Anna Linda Marciano, assistant general counsel, Heineken USA Inc.
Ryan McAuliffe, vice president, M&T Bank.
Jaime McGill, executive director, Yonkers Industrial Development Agency.
Alan Murray, CEO, North Shore-LIJ CareConnect Insurance Co. Inc.
Erin Nesbitt, director, program management, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Jessica Oliva, CEO, Fit Mama 4 Life.
Jill Ortiz, vice president, finance and accounting, Diamond Properties.
Linda Parry, CEO, Product Launchers.
Christopher Phillips, senior vice president, product platform and technology, Mindspark Interactive.
Regina Poniros-Simonetti, controller, Robert Martin Co. LLC.
David Putrino, director, telemedicine and virtual rehabilitation, Burke Medical Research Institute.
Amit Rajani, CEO, general dentist, Yonkers Avenue Dental.
John Rubbo, co-founder and “Brew-EO,” Yonkers Brewing Co.
Eliza Scheibel, associate, Wilson Elser.
Timothy Schlauraff, department manager, Consolidated Edison of NY.
Jamell Scott, dean of scholars and families and athletic director, Amani Public Charter School.
Diana Seo, owner, B Spa & Salon.
Nicholas Singer, managing member, Purchase Capital.
Loren Ward, vice president, financial adviser, Merrill Lynch.
John White III, firefighter, city of Yonkers Fire Department.
Eleni Zimmerman, social work advanced clinician, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital – Eating Disorders Unit.
“Our Rising Stars program shows that we have top-tier talent in the county – and this is an impressive class of winners,” president and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester.
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