Forty Under 40

Kara Trebil

Director of Civic Engagement Cornell College Age: 28 She makes the Corridor a better place. Kara Trebil has achieved numerous accomplishments as the director of civic engagement for Cornell...

Christoph Trappe

Vice President of Communications and Innovation United Way of East Central Iowa Age: 34 For Christoph Trappe, the many facets of his career all come down to one...

Brian Stutzman

Executive Director Young Parents Network Age: 39 As executive director of Young Parents Network, Brian Stutzman has faced more than his share of challenges during the past...

Zoe Stewart

Surgical Director of Kidney Pancreas and Living Donor Transplantation University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Age: 39 Committing to providing personalized care for each of her patients, Zoe Stewart...

Sheila Samuelson

Founder Bright Green Strategy, Busy Coworking Age: 31 Sheila Samuelson is an early adaptor. “I’m always looking for new ideas,” she said. “I definitely feel compelled to make change...

Joel Rochleau

Assistant Vice President & Branch Manager Security State Bank Age: 39 He has initiative. Joel Rochleau is assistant vice president and branch manager at Security State Bank in...

Melanie Richert

Senior Community Relations Specialist Rockwell Collins Age: 33 Melanie Richert has worked for Rockwell Collins for almost eight years, and her coworkers have certainly taken note. “Melanie demonstrates...

Sara Reasner

Corporate Communications Manager Pratt AudioVisual & Video Corp. Age: 37 A Cedar Rapids native, Sara Reasner has always lived in the Corridor. “I have deep family roots here,”...

Patty Quintero Rodriguez

Family Advocate, Sibship Coordinator The Arc of Southeast Iowa Age: 34 Patty Quintero Rodriguez takes what she’s learned raising a daughter with special needs and applies it to help...

Lia Pontarelli

Director of Development & Communications Johnson County Salvation Army Age: 30 In a short amount of time, Lia Pontarelli has made a big impact in the Corridor. Hired...

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