PRESENTS
Forty Under 40
DoubleTree by Hilton
350 1st Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Cost: $75 a ticket, $725 for a table of 10.
Oct. 9 or later, $95 a ticket, $950 for a table of 10
Event Contact:
Lucas Hayes
(319) 665-6397
[email protected]
Interested in sponsoring this event?
Contact Lauren Grask
(319) 665-6397
[email protected]
The Forty Under 40 awards recognize 40 leaders under the age of 40 who have made a significant impact in their business and community early in their careers. Honorees are chosen by a panel of past recipients who weigh equally business success and civic/philanthropic activities.
The event also celebrates one previous Forty Under 40 recipient, or alumnus, for his or her continued professional success and impact on the community.
Honorees listed in alphabetical order by last name:
Kelli Albert
Brittany Barnhart
Zach Bohannon
Daniel Brown
Michael Coulter
Mackenzie DeRoo
Paul Desmond
Connor Downes
Tara Dumolien
Ben Fiedler
Bob Gaffney
Alex Gansen
Jacob Hahn
Caitlin Hartman
Stephanie Hasakis Flaucher
Rachael Holland
Stephanie Koehler
Sara Kuennen
Mitch Leahy
Larissa Luckel
Danielle Monthei
Wade Morris
Nathan Mueller
Alexandra Olsen
Seth Penney
Joseph Peterson
Brigit Ray
Anthony Santacroce
Isabella Santoro
Abby Scheitlin
Eric Schmitt
Robbie Schwenker
Holly Stevenson
Aminata Taylor
Kayla Thompson
Emily Ward
Kate Weber
Lukasz Weiner
Mark Willis
Pamela Wiltfang
Get Your Tickets to the Forty Under 40 event
Cost: $75 a ticket, $725 for a table of 10.
Oct. 9 or later, $95 a ticket, $950 for a table of 10
FAQ
What does the Forty Under 40 include?
Dinner, awards ceremony, and networking with honorees and attendees.
When do ticket sales close?
Ticket sales close exactly one week prior to the event on Oct. 22.
*All dietary restrictions must be submitted a week prior to the event. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
What is your refund & cancellation policy?
In cases of inclement weather, the Corridor Business Journal will assess the situation and will alert all attendees if the event will be postponed or canceled. Refunds will not be offered if the postponed event is held. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, they may be exchanged for a different event of the same value, free of charge, subject to availability.
I’ve purchased a ticket(s), do I receive a physical one?
No. There are no physical tickets. Attendees are asked to check-in at the registration table prior to the event.
How are winners selected?
A selection committee made up of past honorees determine recipients.
When will the winners be announced?
Winners will be announced prior to the event on the Corridor Business Journal website, on social media channels, and published in the paper.
What is the CBJ?
The Corridor Business Journal covers news that is of interest, use and importance for anyone who does business in the growing Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Corridor. CBJ is not part of a chain. The newspaper is owned and operated independently by John and Aspen Lohman.
A portion of each issue is dedicated to one sector of the business community. Among many other focus issues, these topics range from diversity to small business, to politics & elections and banking. We also publish a host of supplemental materials.
Where can I get more information?
For editorial information, contact the newsroom ([email protected])
For subscription information, contact Jean Suckow ([email protected])
For advertising information, contact Kelly Miller ([email protected]) or Meribeth Schmidt ([email protected])
Have questions about sponsorship opportunities?
For sponsorship information, contact Lauren Grask at [email protected].
2023 Award Winners
2023 HONOREES
Mary Ann Allan, University of Iowa Health Care
Matthew Bailey, Linn Area Credit Union
Jackson Barrigar, Acme Electric
Renjena Burnett, Collins Aerospace
John Choate, Storyline Multimedia
Erin Christy, Choreo, LLC
Holly Corkery, Lynch Dallas P.C.
Evette Creighton, Transamerica
Katie Curtis, Foundation 2
Mandy Ferrante, Bouslog Insurance
Erin Foster, Linn County
Ryne George, Linn Area Credit Union
Nathan Griffith, Neumann Monson
Stephanie Hartson, Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa
Sarah Hughes, GreenState Credit Union
Carl Kirpes, KT Pacer
Molly LaKose, Van Meter
Nick Lindsley, Neumann Monson
Allison Mackin, Watts Group
Marlen Mendoza, Mendoza Consulting
Lacey Meyne, Bluebird Diner
Megan Middaugh, Unite US
Mariah Obiedzinski, Stamats
Jordan Pinckney, Tanager Place
Cat Pinnaro, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Brandon Potter, ProCircular
Cara Reilly, Mount Mercy University
Danielle Rocca, Four Oaks
John Schickedanz, The Englert Theatre
Adrian Silva, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Emily Sinnwell, University of Iowa College of Nursing
Simeon Talley, Basic Goods
Tara Templeman, The History Center
Megan Thomas, Informatics
Mollie Thomsen, United Iowa Financial
Joe Vens, First MainStreet Insurance
Jacob Vetter, Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman, PLC
Brent Votroubek, Skogman Realty
Andrea Watkinson, UnityPoint Health
Nikki Wilcox, Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
Forty Under 40 Alumni of the Year
Jeff Disterhoft
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