Award Winners
TrueNorth Companies named 2025 ‘Coolest of the Cool’ workplace
For TrueNorth Companies, the phrase “the spirit of small, the power of scale” isn’t just a mantra — it’s a business philosophy proven through sustained recognition and remarkable growth. The Cedar Rapids-based insurance brokerage earned the top honor as “Coolest…
2025 Forty Under 40: Cari McCoy
Cari McCoy Vice President of Strategic Operations | Van Meter | AGE: 39 Family: Husband,…
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:…
