Award Winners

2024 Forty Under 40: Aminata Taylor
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 20th class of Forty Under 40 honorees,…
Casey Drew
Director of Finance, City of Cedar Rapids Government/Education Entity Nominated by Jeff Pomeranz, City Manager…

Michelle Byard
CFO, HR Green Best Turnaround Specialist Nominated by Steven Heyer, CEO When Steven Heyer…

Bonnie Beardsworth
CFO, Entrepreneurial Services Group Community Service Award Nominated by Kris Gulick, President In her…

Jim Balvanz
CFO, HH Ventures Private Company Nominated by Dennis Henderson, CEO Beyond managing the finances…

Tracy Tritle
Chief Executive Officer Tritle Consulting Group After harnessing the power of collaboration and community building…

Karen Stenger
Advanced Practice Nurse University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Karen Stenger didn’t intend to pursue…

Delaine Petersen
Executive Director [retired] The Arc of East Central Iowa Delaine Petersen, retired executive director of…

Ann Oleson
Founder & CEO Converge Consulting Many of those who know Ann Oleson wonder how she…

Tiffany O’Donnell
Chief Operating Officer IWLC Although she walked away from a 25-year career in broadcasting…

Lura McBride
Chief Operating Officer Van Meter Inc. Lura McBride is living proof that high-achieving women can…

Katie Lammers
Co-owner Lammers Construction Services Katie Lammers is proud to be making a difference in the…

Kelly Lamb
Hope Lodge Manager Russell and Ann Gerdin American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Kelly Lamb has…

Judith Joyce
Founder & President EarthView Environmental Inc. Mediating the plans of project developers with the needs…

Tami Gillmore
Chief Financial & Administrative Officer Four Oaks In her eight years at Four Oaks, Tami…

Mike Wehr
Age: 34 Occupation: Chief Operations Officer, Raining Rose What’s the best advice you ever received:…
