Award Winners

Forty Under 40 2025

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,…

Catherine VanDraska

2025 Forty Under 40: Catherine VanDraska

Tyler Thompson

2025 Forty Under 40: Tyler Thompson

Megan Thole

2025 Forty Under 40: Megan Thole

Rebecca Sullens Buchanan

2025 Forty Under 40: Rebecca Sullens Buchanan

2025 Forty Under 40: Zach Kenyon

Zach Kenyon Vice President, Commercial Banker  |  CBI Bank & Trust  |  AGE: 36 Family:…

Zach Kenyon

2025 Forty Under 40: Haley Kacena

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

Haley Kacena

2025 Forty Under 40: Bethany Jordan

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

Bethany Jordan

2025 Forty Under 40: John Heavens

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

John Heavens

2025 Forty Under 40: Mackensie Graham

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

Mackensie Graham

2025 Forty Under 40: Lauren Gilbertson

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

Lauren Gilbertson

2025 Forty Under 40: Elyse Garlock

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

Elyse Garlock

2025 Forty Under 40: Torri Freese

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

Torri Freese

2025 Forty Under 40: Alicia Faust

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

Alicia Faust

2025 Forty Under 40: Ellie Evans

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

Ellie Evans

2025 Forty Under 40: Kristin Eschweiler

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

Kristin Eschweiler

2025 Forty Under 40: Jon Davidshofer

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

Jon Davidshofer

2025 Forty Under 40: Scott Cooley

Scott Cooley Senior Wealth Advisor  |  Basepoint Wealth  |  AGE: 39 Residence: North Liberty Hometown:…

Scott Cooley

2025 Forty Under 40: Dominique Campbell

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

Dominique Campbell

2025 Forty Under 40: Warren Bynoe

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

Warren Bynoe