About Us

Connecticut businesses grow and succeed with CBIA

CBIA is the leading voice for Connecticut business

We fight to make Connecticut a top state for business, jobs, and economic growth: driving change, shaping legislative and regulatory policy, and promoting collaboration between the private and public sectors.

We support the innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders shaping a vibrant, dynamic Connecticut with opportunities for all–and connect business executives with each other and with legislators.

Stay informed with resources and information that address your greatest challenges—building and training a productive workforce, maximizing growth, and competing in a rapidly evolving global economy. CBIA members have access to benefits that help lower business costs, increase organizational efficiency, and improve employee satisfaction.

CBIA’s roots date back to 1815 when export embargoes and British import dumping posed a major threat. Business leaders met in Middletown to unite and defend Connecticut’s infant economy.

Today, we have grown to become Connecticut’s largest business organization—and the third largest in the country—with thousands of member companies, small and large, representing a diverse range of industries from every part of the state. Our leadership role is testament to the commitment and energy of CBIA members.

Looking Ahead

We are the linchpin that fosters business collaboration, protects and promotes our state’s rich legacy of ingenuity and innovation, pushes for government accountability, and fights for fairness—on taxes, regulations, healthcare costs, and more.

CBIA respects and acknowledges all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing how different viewpoints foster teamwork and innovation—cornerstones of our values.

We are committed to being a workplace that reflects the unique experiences and perspectives of the business community we serve, and by welcoming all voices, we can further our mission of making Connecticut a top state in which to live and work.

CBIA members span industries, hail from every part of the state, and include small start-ups, large corporations, and everything in between.

CBIA Member Demographics

Employee Size

Industry Sectors

 

Whatever your industry or business size CBIA helps you compete, grow, and succeed.

CBIA membership is a smart investment in your company–with the cost of membership more than covered by the monetary savings you realize with exclusive benefits.

With CBIA membership you:

  • Gain access to a suite of high-value products and member services, including insurance and employee benefits, discounts on everyday services, energy purchasing solutions, and more
  • Give your business a helping hand with valuable resources, information, and professional assistance across a broad range of issues, including human resources, training, and compliance.
  • Become part of the solution, connecting with powerful, dynamic advocacy at the state Capitol, driving policies that promote a better business climate.
Marietta Lee,
Chair
President & CEO

The Lee Company,
Westbrook

Brian Montanari,
Vice Chair
President
& CEO

HABCO Industries LLC,
Glastonbury

Michael Brooder,
Vice Chair
Office Managing Partner

CBIZ, Inc., Hartford

Kevin Grigg,
Past Chair
President
& CEO

Fuss & O'Neill Inc.,
Manchester

Chris Allen,
Executive Committee
CEO

iCleanse,
Avon

Leander Dolphin,
Executive Committee
Managing Partner

Shipman & Goodwin LLP,
Hartford

David Fiereck,
Executive Committee
President

Loureiro Engineering,
Plainville

Michele Etzel,
Executive Committee
EVP & CFO

National Graphics Inc.,
North Branford

Richard Iovanne,
Executive Committee
EVP & Senior Group Manager, Commercial Banking

M&T Bank,
New Haven

Jill Mayer,
Executive Committee
CEO

Bead Industries,
Milford

Moy Ogilvie,
Executive Committee
Managing Partner

McCarter & English LLP,
Hartford

Robert Anderson
VP, Corporate Affairs

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ridgefield

Alison Avery
President

BYK USA Inc., Wallingford

Dana Beck
Chief Underwriting Officer, Small Commercial

The Travelers Companies, Inc., Hartford

Andrew Bologna
Partner, Assurance Services

EY,
Hartford

Jen Collier
President, Health & Risk Solutions

Sun Life, Hartford

Shawn Coyne
VP, Human Resources

General Dynamics
Electric Boat,
Groton

Timothy Diemand
Partner

Wiggin and Dana, Hartford

Meg Galistinos
Partner, Connecticut Office Leader

Mercer, Norwalk

Louis Gallo
SVP, Commercial Banking Market Executive

Wells Fargo,
Stamford

Maureen Gallo
President

Beekley Corporation, Bristol

Derrick Gibbs, Jr.
Founder

Budr Cannabis, Middletown

Jason Guyot
President & CEO

Foxwoods Resort Casino,
Mashantucket

Aida Habtezion
Chief Medical Officer, Head, Worldwide Medical & Safety

Pfizer Inc.,
Groton

Matt Hummel
Market President & Middle Market Team Leader for Southern New England

KeyBank,
Hartford

Brittany Isherwood
President

Burke Aerospace,
Farmington

Abul Islam
President & CEO

AI Engineers,
Middletown

Susan Jackson
Office Managing Partner

KPMG LLP, Hartford

Rebecca Karabin-Ahern
Co-President

ACME Monaco Corporation, New Britain

Molly Kellogg
President & CEO

Hubbard-Hall Inc., Waterbury

Jacqueline Laramee
President

NDC Commercial Construction, Inc., Plainville

Joe Maisto
CFO

Pursuit Aerospace,
Plainville

Susan Martinelli
Hartford Office Leader

RSM US LLP
Hartford

Matt McSpedon
Managing Director & Market Executive, Connecticut & Western Massachusetts Middle Market Banking & Specialized Industries

JP Morgan Chase Bank NA,
Shelton

Anthony Medici
Senior Director, Manufacturing

Medtronic,
North Haven

Jennifer Morgan
Partner

Harris Beach Murtha,
New Haven

Steve Moroney
Commercial Market President, Connecticut & Rhode Island

TD Bank,
New Haven

Pablo Prieto
Partner

McKinsey & Company, Stamford

Frank Reynolds
President
& CEO

UIL Holdings,
New Haven

Christina Oneglia Rossi
VP, Business Development

O&G Industries, Inc., Torrington

Nicole Russo
CEO & President

Microboard Processing, Inc., Seymour

Steve Sullivan
President, Connecticut Operations

Eversource Energy,
Berlin

Glen Thames
Head of Economic Development, Connecticut & New York

Amazon.com Services LLC, New York, NY

Ben Towne
Partner

PwC,
Hartford

Chris Dipentima
Chris DiPentima
President & CEO
Mary Bergamo
Mary Bergamo
SVP Administration, CFO & Treasurer
Ken Comeau
Kenneth Comeau
President,
CBIA Service Corp.
Bea Gutierrez
Beatriz Gutierrez
President & CEO, CONNSTEP
Shannon Marimon
Shannon Marimón
Executive Director, ReadyCT
Paul Amarone
Paul Amarone
Public Policy Associate & Advocacy Manager
Samantha Barbaro, 2024
Samantha Barbaro
Conference & Events Manager
Scott Beaulieu 2023
Scott Beaulieu
Media Relations Manager
Grace Brangwynne, 2024
Grace Brangwynne
Public Policy Associate
Cindy Capirchio 2022
Cindy Capirchio
Director, Human Resources
Chris Davis
Chris Davis
VP, Public Policy
Tom Day
Tom Day
Chief Information Officer
Joe Dias
Joe Dias
VP, Member & Foundation Relations
Jenna Grasso, 2024
Jenna Grasso
Public Policy Associate
Kris Grivois
Kristen Grivois
Account Manager,
CBIA Service Corp.
Tom Guerra, 2023
Tom Guerra
VP, Director of Operations, CBIA Energy Connections
Erin Kalkus
Erin-Anne Kalkus
VP, Insurance Sales, CBIA Service Corp.
Robert Klemyk, 2024
Robert Klemyk
Business Development Manager
Delmarina Lopez, 25
Delmarina López
Associate HR Counsel
Amanda Marlow
Amanda Marlow
Director, Communications
Daniel Miller 2023
Daniel Miller
Business Development Manager
Diane Mokriski
Diane Mokriski
HR Counsel
Pete Myers, 2023
Peter Myers
Senior Public Policy Associate
Rebecca Nolan, 2024
Rebecca Nolan
Engagement Manager
Dustin Nord, 2024
Dustin Nord
Director, CBIA Foundation
Paul Pescatello 2022
Paul Pescatello
Senior Counsel & Executive Director, Connecticut Bioscience Growth Council
Stacey Vendetta 2022
Stacey Vendetta
Partnership Manager

Our Affiliates

CBIA, CONNSTEP, and ReadyCT's strategic alliance leverages our collective expertise and resources, delivering businesses wide-ranging, impactful solutions to meet their greatest challenges—building and training a productive workforce, maximizing growth, and competing in a rapidly evolving global economy.

CONNSTEP is a business consulting firm that helps small- and medium-sized manufacturers reach their goals by strengthening their strategic, technical, and operational expertise.

ReadyCT advances academic excellence and career-connected learning for public school students in Connecticut through collaboration with business, civic, and education leaders.

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