Introducing the Fairfield County
40 Under Forty Honorees
Westfair Business Journal is thrilled to announce the honorees of this year’s Fairfield County 40 Under Forty Awards—a celebration of the rising stars who are shaping the future of our community.
These exceptional young professionals have made outstanding contributions in their fields and are recognized for their leadership, innovation, and impact in Fairfield County.
Claribel Agosto
APP associate director
Bridgeport Hospital
Christian Alvarez
Regional director of rehabilitation
St. Vincent's Medical Center,
Hartford HealthCare
Jarred S. Barnes
Major gift strategist
Connecticut Humane Society
Trevor Bradley
Counsel
Robinson & Cole LLP
Audrey Casinelli
Marketing manager
Stamford Center for
the Arts Palace Theatre
Liam Clancy
Director of revenue management
Clancy Relocation & Logistics
Alex Cross
Business development manager
City of Norwalk, CT
Tatiana F. DaSilva
Principal
Cohen and Wolf, P.C.
Thomas DeBow
Assistant general manager, Sommelier
Josie & Tony's
Elizabeth Esposito
Community and
Government relations specialist
United Illuminating
Michael Falbo
Founder and CEO
CREW - Leaders for Mary Inc.
Deirdre Flores
Speech-language pathologist
The Teen SLP
Adeline Fusco
Marketing director
Keeler Motor Car Company
BMW of Ridgefield | Genesis of Ridgefield
Jaclyn Gartner
Founder and President
Happily Furever After Rescue
Ryan C.Ing, Esq.
Attorney
Ryan Ryan Deluca
Ruchi Itwaru
AVP senior branch manager
Union Savings Bank
Stephanie Joyce
Chief Executive Officer
Attune Wellness Med Spa
Sarah Kettenmann
Environmental attorney
Shipman & Goodwin LLP
Alexis Koukos
Executive director
Danbury Student and Business Connection
Thomas Lambert
Member
Pullman & Comley, LLC
Jay Lederman
Manager of public and
community relations
Norwalk Hospital Nuvance Health/Northwell Health
Mary Alice Limperopulos
Marketing and business
development manager
Town of Fairfield, Office of Community & Economic Development
Samantha Lusher
Chief Operating Officer
The Riverbrook
Riverbrook Regional YMCA
Melissa Matto Caskey
Theatrical, Film hairstylist
I.A.T.S.E. LOCAL 798 Hair and Makeup
Jessica Nunez
Manager of diagnostic
imaging at Quarry Walk
Griffin Health
Brian Remondino
Associate
Shipman & Goodwin LLP
Karen Rey
Senior managing director of commercial loan operations
Webster Bank
Francisco Rodriguez
Senior mortgage loan officer
Magnolia Bank
Richard Rosenthal
Principal
Deloitte
Naomi Sedani
Pediatric Dentist, Owner
Lil’ Dente Pediatric Dentistry
Jamie Sheehan
Project Manager of Clinical Operations; Physical Therapist II
Greenwich Hospital
Dominika Smaga
Owner, Registered Nurse
Rehydrate IV Infusion
Nicole Stere
Director of resource development
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley
Tiffany Stewart
Educational consultant
Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County
Jason Swergold
Partner
Yankwitt LLP
Luisa Taddeo
Commercial strategy manger
Henkel
Megan Tsagas
Business banking
relationship manager
M&T Bank
Ryan Wenke
CEO
The Prospector
Matt Wilson
Sports medicine representative
Polaris Technology
Solutions,
Partner of Arthrex
Anna Wolf
Vice President
Valitana
Words of
Encouragement
Leave some words of encouragement or a positive compliment for the Class of 2025, highlighting a specific positive messages, goals to achieve. Focus on what these honorees have to look forward to or change the world.
Superlatives
Vote for your favorite honoree(s) in various fun, professional Superlative categories. With a total of 20 categories and two winners per category, there are plenty of chances to shine.
About 4O Under Forty
Celebrate the rising stars and visionaries shaping the future at Westfair Business Journal’s prestigious 40 Under Forty Awards 2025. Join us for an evening of recognition and connection, as we honor the exceptional achievements of young professionals who have redefined success in their respective fields. This isn’t just an awards ceremony; it’s a dynamic networking opportunity where the energy of innovation converges. Rub shoulders with the brightest minds, forge alliances, and witness the power of collaboration among the next generation of leaders. Elevate your network and be part of an unforgettable evening recognizing and connecting with the trailblazers of tomorrow.
EmCee
Tony Pecorelli
Co-Founder
Y Not You Media, LLC
TEDx Speaker
Judge
Nelson Merchan
Connecticut Small Business
Development Center
True Achievement Recognized:
The Fairfield County
40 Under Forty Difference
— Nelson Merchan
Judge
Dr. Nikki Wingate
Welch College of Business and Technology
Sacred Heart University
Chamber Partners
Brookfield Chamber of Commerce | CBIA | Darien Chamber of Commerce | Fairfield Chamber of Commerce | Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce | Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce | Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce | Greenwich Chamber of Commerce | Bridgeport Regional Business Council | Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce | Stamford Chamber of Commerce | Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce |
Wilton Chamber of Commerce
Past
Events
Please be advised:
Any communications or materials from outside vendors regarding awards or plaques are independent of our organization. We do not endorse or support these offerings, and we encourage our honorees and attendees to contact us directly for any inquiries related to our Fairfield County 40 Under Forty Awards. Plaques from us can be purchased here.
For event information contact:
Natalie Holland nholland@westfairnc.com
For Sponsorship inquiries contact:
Anne Jordan Duffy anne@westfairinc.com
