Our Team

AdvanceCT’s greatest value lies in our accomplished, professional staff, who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge from our state's key sectors. Our team's commitment to customer service has earned AdvanceCT a reputation for excellence.

John Bourdeaux

President & CEO Job Title

Tom Cavaliere

Senior Associate, Partnerships Job Title

Ben Dwyer

Associate Director, Marketing Job Title

Ted Fisher

Senior Director, Business Development, Advanced Manufacturing Job Title

Rachel Gretencord, CFA

Vice President, Research Job Title

Benjamin Iannuzzi

Economic Development Specialist Job Title

Jessica Jackson

Director, Research Job Title

Patricia McLaughlin, Esq.

Vice President, Operations Job Title

Lisa Mercurio

Vice President, Business Development Job Title

Tim Miller

Senior Director, Business Development, Life Sciences Job Title

Dustin Nord

Senior Associate, Research Job Title

Shirar O'Connor

Vice President, Marketing Job Title

Mahesh Ramdihal

Economic Development Specialist Job Title

Francesco Ricigliano

Senior Associate, Business Development Job Title

Natalie Rosenbaum

Executive Administrative Assistant Job Title

Danae Sawchyn

Senior Associate, Marketing Job Title

Cathy Scangarella

Executive Vice President, Business Development Job Title

Erron Smith

Director, Business Development Job Title

Patrycja Zajac

Economic Development Specialist Job Title