Forty Under 40

Torri Freese

2025 Forty Under 40: Torri Freese

Torri Freese Key Account Manager II  |  Alliant Energy  |  AGE: 34 Family: Husband John and kids Millie (2) and Thomas (16 months) Residence: Cedar Rapids Hometown: Earlville Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration and sales & marketing from AIB…

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Age: 37 Occupation: Founder and director, Prairie Green School Greatest professional achievements: My greatest professional…

Nick Bergus

Age: 34 Occupation: Communications Director – City of North Liberty What are your greatest professional…

Kate Beihl

Age: 37 Occupation: Marketing director, OPN Architects Inc. Greatest professional achievements: More than a project…

Emmy Ball

Age: 36 Occupation: Controller, Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation What are your greatest professional achievements:…

Carla Andorf

Age: 36 Occupation: Director – Skills to Employment, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids What are…

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