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CARILLON ASSISTED LIVING
* Nominator comments: "As founder and CEO, Ms. Moriarty raised over $6 million across several rounds of equity funding and secured over $33 million in construction and permanent mortgage loans to fund the development of Carillon's communities. She is active in working with state government and the legislature to advocate for seniorfriendly legislation and regulation."
* Business description: Residential care and services for seniors.
* Born: May 26,1963.
* Hometown: Poughkeepsie, N.Y
* Residence: Raleigh
* Family: Husband, Andy Penry; stepdaughters: Carolyn and Kathryn Penry; son: John, due in May.
BUSINESS
To what do you attribute yoursuccess? My work ethic, tenacity and an inability to hear "no" for an answer.
Who instilled in you your business philosophy? My mother, who went back to school when I was very young and ultimately started her own business.
Who inspires you? My mother; my best friend, Rosemary Jordano, who started a child-care company in Boston 10 years ago.
Who is the best mentor you have had? A business school professor who was...