CEO Of Meriden-Based Company Announces Retirement
By Vincent Salzo
Published on March 12, 2026.
Carolyn Stanworth, CEO of BL Companies in Meriden, has announced her retirement after 27 years of service at the company. Stanworth joined BL as CFO in 1999 and took over as president and CEO in 2010, leading the company on the path to recovery and prosperity on the basis of the employee-owner model. Following Stanworth's retirement, VP of Operations Derek Kohl and Julia O'Brien will step in as co-presidents of BL following his departure. The company recently named three employee-owners to Principal, each being selected for their ability to positively influence the firm's success.
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CEO Of Meriden-Based Company Announces Retirement
BL Companies CEO Carolyn Stanworth retires after a 27-year career, leading an employee-owned company based in Meriden, with Derek Kohl and Julia O'Brien replacing her as co-presidents.