Award Winners

Karmen Wilhelm

Karmen Wilhelm: Planting seeds of leadership across the Corridor

When you ask Karmen Wilhelm what her favorite part of her job as chief marketing officer for Van Meter is, she will tell you that she loves that her company is “all in, all the time.” In many ways, it…

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

2025 Forty Under 40: Dustin Brooks

Dustin Brooks President  |  Triton Inc.  |  AGE: 39 Family: Husband, Dylan; daughter, Harper; son, Asher…

Dustin Brooks

2025 Forty Under 40: Kyle Boardman

Kyle Boardman Principal  |  Honkamp, P.C.  |  AGE: 33 Family: Wife, Hayleigh Boardman; daughters, Amelia and…

Kyle Boardman