Christopher Gendron
Company: Stantec
Title: Project Manager
Age: 31
Career highlights: I’m most proud of seeing
Waterbury Main Street being constructed, a
project I worked on that contributes toward
making the community of Waterbury safer,
more sustainable, and economically viable.
Community involvement: My colleagues and I
volunteer at local charities including Habitat for
Humanity, Local Motion, Lund Family Center,
and several others. Additionally, I’m president
of the Vermont ASCE chapter where I donate
my time to connect the local civil engineering
community.
Vinny Petrarca
Company: The Blue Stone Restaurants
Title: Owner
Age: 35
Career highlights: Opening the first Blue Stone
is the thing I’m most proud of. It has led me
down an entrepreneurial path and given me
the opportunity to pay it forward by being a
mindful employer who supports my staff as if
they are my family.
Community involvement: I am the Chair of
Revitalizing Waterbury, a nonprofit in
Waterbury. We support businesses, local
economy, growth, and art while trying to grow
the community and draw more businesses to
our town to increase quality of living.
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