Assumption Alumni Named to Local Power Lists
Each year, the Boston Globe names a list of the 50 most influential local leaders in technology and business, including software, AI, robotics, cybersecurity, climate tech, and health tech. One of this year’s Boston Globe Tech Power Players is John Clancy, a member of the Class of 1989.
John Clancy ’89 is the CEO of Bitsight, a cybersecurity company providing security ratings, exposure analysis, and risk management for other companies. He has served as CEO since April 2026. Previously, he served in senior leadership positions at companies such as PSG, Radius, Azuki Systems, and Iron Mountain. He received his bachelor’s degree in political science and government from Assumption University.
In addition, the Worcester Business Journal, which covers business news for New England’s second-largest city, names 100 people who have used their power to influence the region to their Power 100 list every year.
Three members of this year’s Power 100 list are proud Assumption alumni:
Jon Weaver ’06, G’16 is the President and CEO of Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI). He has served in this role since January 2019. Previously, he served in senior roles at the Worcester Business Development Corporation and MassDevelopment. He has served on Assumption’s Board of Trustees since 2020. He received both his bachelor’s degree in English and his master’s degree in business administration from Assumption University.
Kathie Mahoney ’98 is the President and CEO of Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP). She began her career at MassMEP in 1999, rising from positions in marketing and administration to Center Director and now President and CEO. She received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Assumption University and a master’s degree in communications from Clark University.
Ken Bates G’90 is the President and CEO of Open Sky Community Services. He has served in the role since 2018. Previously, he served as President and CEO of the Bridge of Central Massachusetts, which is now part of Open Sky, and in senior leadership positions at Advocates, Inc., Spectrum Health Systems, and the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He received a bachelor’s degree in urban studies and psychology from Worcester State University and a master’s degree in clinical counseling psychology from Assumption University.
In addition, Noreen Johnson Smith, President and CEO of the EcoTarium, was named to the Power 100 list—she served as an adjunct professor in Assumption’s MBA program from 2006 to 2016.
Congratulations to all our alumni named to these prestigious lists!