Starting with a small nonprofit residential treatment school located by Mount Moosilauke in Haverhill, N.H., Jay has overseen the development and/or resuscitation of numerous sustainable nonprofit ventures throughout New England and beyond. While most of these ventures serve struggling learners, at-risk youth, the developmentally disadvantaged and individuals struggling with mental health challenges, other areas of focus include agriculture, wilderness treatment, outdoor recreation and land management. A graduate of Fairfield University and Georgetown Law School, Jay practiced health law for several years, helping hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and mental health programs navigate legal challenges ranging from regulatory issues, to financing, to mergers and acquisitions.
Since its creation in 2003, NH Business Review’s Business Excellence Hall of Fame has honored individuals who have been visionary leaders, inspiring change not just within New Hampshire, but often reaching beyond our borders.
Jeff McPherson of SilverTech is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Technology category for a small company
Jay Abendroth of L3Harris Technologies is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Technology category for a large company
Dr. Bethany Bilodeau of C.O.R.E. Methods is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Social Equity category for a small company
Bryan Hussey of Metro Walls is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Real Estate & Construction category for a large company
Maryse Wirbal of The Front Door Agency is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Nonprofit category for a small company
Lorianne Smith of Jewett Construction Co. is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Real Estate & Construction category for a small company
Patrick Cate of Lakes Region Community College is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Nonprofit category for a large company
Ken Viscarello of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green is the 2024 Business Excellence winner for the Business & Professional Services category for a large company
