Award Winners

Retaining talent, building community: Meet the 2025 Forty Under 40
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made a meaningful impact on the region early in their careers. We are proud to introduce you to the 21st class of Forty Under 40 honorees,…
2025 Forty Under 40: Zach Kenyon
Zach Kenyon Vice President, Commercial Banker | CBI Bank & Trust | AGE: 36 Family:…

2025 Forty Under 40: Haley Kacena
Haley Kacena Nursing Manager | University of Iowa Health Care, North Liberty | AGE: 35…

2025 Forty Under 40: Bethany Jordan
Bethany Jordan Project Architect | Martin Gardner Architecture | AGE: 39 Family: Husband Cort, daughter…

2025 Forty Under 40: John Heavens
John Heavens Vice President, Regional Branch Services | Dupaco Community Credit Union | AGE: 38…

2025 Forty Under 40: Mackensie Graham
Mackensie Graham Founder and Attorney | Ampersand Legal, PLLC | AGE: 34 Family: Spouse Zachary…

2025 Forty Under 40: Lauren Gilbertson
Lauren Gilbertson Director of Communications and Project Management | Clickstop, Inc. | AGE: 34 Family:…

2025 Forty Under 40: Elyse Garlock
Elyse Garlock Architect | Solum Lang Architects | AGE: 38 Family: Husband, Andrew; daughter, Isla…

2025 Forty Under 40: Torri Freese
Torri Freese Key Account Manager II | Alliant Energy | AGE: 34 Family: Husband John…

2025 Forty Under 40: Alicia Faust
Alicia Faust Executive Director | Willis Dady Homeless Services | AGE: 35 Residence: Cedar Rapids…

2025 Forty Under 40: Ellie Evans
Ellie Evans Talent Engagement Manager | First Mainstreet Insurance, a TrueNorth Company AGE: 27 Residence:…

2025 Forty Under 40: Kristin Eschweiler
Kristin Eschweiler Development Coordinator | Women Lead Change | AGE: 38 Residence: Ely Hometown: Tripoli…

2025 Forty Under 40: Jon Davidshofer
Jon Davidshofer Director of Development | Build to Suit | AGE: 35 Family: Wife, Rachel;…

2025 Forty Under 40: Scott Cooley
Scott Cooley Senior Wealth Advisor | Basepoint Wealth | AGE: 39 Residence: North Liberty Hometown:…

2025 Forty Under 40: Dominique Campbell
Dominique Campbell Agency Owner | Shelter Insurance Companies | AGE: 31 Residence: Cedar Rapids Hometown:…

2025 Forty Under 40: Warren Bynoe
Warren Bynoe Commercial Relationship Manager III, VP | First Interstate Bank | AGE: 31 Family:…






