Colleen Ostrowski, one of the executives on the 2012 30 Under 40 list, helped position ITT's defense and water units for success as stand-alones.

Treasuries took Sandy in stride after dealing with multiple crises over the past decade.

Treasuries took Sandy in stride after dealing with multiple crises over the past decade.

Key to success is thinking and acting like owners, Clark says.

Key to success is thinking and acting like owners, Clark says.

Interpublic treasurer Ellen Johnson played a big role in the companys efforts to regain investment-grade status.

Interpublic treasurer Ellen Johnson played a big role in the companys efforts to regain investment-grade status.

Choices of providers proliferate, but plan sponsors are still stuck with liability. (Richard DeFrehn of Sibson Consulting)