During college, Belhumeur landed several internships, including one in which he created the Portland Sea Dogs season ticket holder brochure and the ticket design for the 2011 season. After graduation, he began his professional career at a paid search agency called iProspect in Boston that helped brands with their ads on Google and Bing. Following that position he worked with AOL, DataXu, Ebay Enterprise and LiveIntent. Outside of work, he created a website to cover Providence College’s men’s basketball team where he interviewed players and coaches and hosted guests likes ESPN’s Dick Vitale, Jalen Rose and Joe Lunardi on his podcast.

Connolly, a 2011 University of Connecticut graduate, majored in Natural Resources and works at UNUM as a Customer Specialist. He is excited about this new endeavor. He said, “CJB Consulting Group will be a great way to make a significant impact on our community. What better way for us to contribute, than to help drive evolution and growth to our local businesses, friends and neighbors.”

MacDonald graduated from University of New England and has worked in the Pharmacy field since his graduation in 2013. He is currently the Pharmacy Manager for Ludlow Pharmacy in Ludlow, VT. MacDonald noted, “Digital marketing and web design has piqued my interest over the past few years through my conversations with Craig. His passion for the industry is contagious and I’m excited to see what the three of us can build together.”

The client list of CJB Consulting Group is growing and includes Twisted Sista, maker of women’s hair and beauty products, Normanside Country Club, a semi-private golf course in Delmar, NY; NW Media Partners, a digital marketing agency in Seattle, WA; and Cathcart Manufacturing Technologies, a San Francisco based consulting firm specializing in artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing solutions. As a good son, Belhumeur has also has created a website for his mother’s customer service business, Be Nice.

All three men speak highly of their experiences in Gorham schools. Connolly believes that Gorham schools helped instill core values about what it means to be a contributing member of a community. He said, “Teachers like Mr. Paradis and Mr. Jenkins helped introduce me to these traits, now it’s my turn to do that for the next generation.”

Belhumeur fondly remembers Mrs. Sedenka, who had students creating trifolds and presenting to classmates and parents, in second grade. He credits her for challenging him at a young age to speak in front of a group, learning presentation skills that would eventually help him professionally. He also learned important lessons in Ms. Smith’s freshman English class. Said Belhumeur, “She taught about writing with voice, an invaluable skill in my chosen field. Whenever I write an email or an article, I can still hear her saying ‘Where’s your voice, Craig?’”

For MacDonald, freshman history was one of his favorites. He said, “I will always remember to ‘check myself before I wreck myself’ and to stay humble, put in the effort and truly commit to being the best version of yourself.”

All three friends enjoy playing fantasy sports and also share a love for the game of golf. Belhumeur currently lives in Rensselaer, NY. Connolly resides in Windham. MacDonald and his wife, Jenna (Wing), live in Rutland, VT. Belhumeur is the son of Marc and Michelle Belhumeur, and his sister Nicole is a GHS grad (’09). Connolly is the son of Jack and Wendy Connolly. MacDonald is the son of Joe and Patti MacDonald (GHS ’81), and his sister Nicole is also a GHS grad (’09).