Award Winners

2025 Best of the Corridor winners announced
For the past 20 years, the Corridor Business Journal has had the privilege of celebrating the local businesses that make our region such a vibrant, welcoming place to live and work. Each summer, we turn the spotlight on the winners…
Lia Pontarelli
Director of Development & Communications Johnson County Salvation Army Age: 30 In a short amount…

Megan Moran
Senior International Tax Analyst Rockwell Collins Age: 28 After spending time in bigger cities, Megan…

Kevin C. Papp
Attorney Bradley & Riley PC Age: 39 Kevin Papp’s list of professional achievements is pages…

Brian Meyer
Owner SERVPRO of Iowa City/Coralville and Ottumwa/Oskaloosa Age: 36 Brian Meyer and his employees help people…

Greg McLaughlin
President Business & Financial Strategies Age: 35 He’s an entrepreneur at heart. Greg McLaughlin is…

Adam McLaughlin
Second Vice President of Business Services MidWestOne Bank Age: 37 Adam McLaughlin has followed in…

Rachel Maassen
Medical Director Women’s Health Center, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Age: 36 Taking the role…

Scott Kallemeyn
Director of Surgical Service St. Luke’s Hospital Age: 30 Scott Kallemeyn has been a leader…

Brad Joens
First Vice President, Commercial Banking Hills Bank and Trust Age: 34 Brad Joens enjoys giving…

Jeremy D. James
Co-owner, Certified Financial Planner James Investment Group Inc. Age: 31 He’s a leader. “As a…

Stu Haker
Risk Management Specialist, Partner TrueNorth Insurance and Financial Strategies Age: 34 Growing up in Vinton, Stu…

Mark Hudson
Vice President Shuttleworth & Ingersoll Age: 35 Mark Hudson doesn’t waste time getting involved. He said…

Katie Giorgio
Nonprofit Network Coordinator Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Age: 31 Through her day job, freelance writing and…

Katie Geiken
Executive Director Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation Age: 33 Florida native Katie Geiken has embraced Iowa…

Anne Gaglioti
Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Age: 33 Thinking of…


