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Who are the 2022 Michiana Forty under 40 recipients? While we’ve promoted their names and employers, it’s time to get to know them better. This year saw 172 nominations, which are scored and evaluated by a 10-member selection committee. A recognition video will be released on June 24 giving you another look into honorees and their insights, while the South Bend Tribune’s special Michiana Forty under 40 supplement will be included in the June 26 issue.
Raquel Buari, 34
VP of Compliance | Four Winds Casinos
A Global Gaming Business magazine 40u40 recipient, Raquel is a licensed attorney in Michigan and one of a few women who holds a director position within Four Winds. A proud Pokagon, she is devoted to her job, family and community.
Shelby Cook, 27
Director of Operations | Momentum Marketing Consultants
Shelby worked with 212 Media as an intern while attending Grace College. It was during that time she worked on the Cultivate Food Rescue account, drawing national attention for the nonprofit, including coverage on The Rachel Ray Show.
Paige Corbalis, 30
Broker Owner | Brick Built Real Estate
While she started her career in property management as a leasing agent, Paige changed careers in 2018 becoming a realtor, winning sales awards and top agent recognition. Today, this cheer coach owns her own real estate company.
Mallory Edmondson, 36
Program Director, Dental Hygiene Education | IU South Bend
The LaPorte resident completed her Doctorate of Education in Health Professions in 2021. Before turning to education, Mallory spent many years as a dental hygienist and even co-authored a book with one of her professors.
Nick Eltzroth, 29
Manager of Engineering | Midwest Energy and Communications
When not managing and designing the electrical system for new and improved lines, Nick serves as president of the Michigan Electric Cooperative Operators Association, umpires for high school baseball and is active in his church.
Michael Fenech, 34
Partner | Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Born in South Bend and dog parent to Vito, Michael serves on the executive committee of the Child and Parent Services (CAPS) of Elkhart, which strives to ensure that every child lives a life free from abuse and neglect. He is a specialist in mergers and acquisitions.
Amanda Fox, 38
4th Grade Teacher | Elsie Rogers Elementary School (PHM School Corp.)
A lover of math, Amanda was selected earlier this year as one of the national award winners for the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the highest honor from the U.S. for K-12 teachers in that subject.
Dr. Sam Fuller, 39
Hand, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon | South Bend Orthopaedics
A partner at South Bend Orthopaedics, the Niles resident participates in medical mission trips, leads regional cadaver dissection courses, and routinely lectures and presents on his broad and rewarding practice. He is also a two-time South Bend Tribune Readers Choice winner.
Lindsay Gehrke, 38
Elementary Guidance Counselor | South Central School Corp.
Lindsay is CPI certified and part of the Crisis Response Team at South Central Elementary. She also secured an $86,000 grant to bring the “Too Good for Violence/Drugs” program to the school, while also presenting the program to all of the classes.
Patrick Hess, 32
Project Architect | Alliance Architects
Before he was 30 years old, Patrick was the On-Site Construction Administrator for McCourtney Hall, the new 200,000-square-foot research facility at Notre Dame. T-ball coach on the side, he also passed all seven tests for Registered Architect on the first try!
Dr. Kelly Hill, DDS, MSD, 33
Periodontist | Elkhart Periodontics and Implants
A mentor, instructor and a member of multiple societies, the periodontist, who grew up in New Carlisle, owns Elkhart Periodontics and Implants LLC. Kelly is married with two children.
Dr. Redgina Hill, 39
Vice President of Inclusion and Equity | Saint Mary's College
She is also the CEO and founder of Redgina Hill Consulting, LLC, a firm that cultivates diversity and inclusion within businesses and organizations. Redgina is board president of Transformation Ministries and board member for Southold Dance Theatre.
Gage Hudak, 30
Vice President | Bradley Company
In 2021, Gage brokered over 75 transactions with a total deal value of more than $30 million. He is also a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan and a Leadership South Bend-Mishawaka Class 47 Signature Program graduate.
John Jones, 38
Senior General Manager | Cruiser RV/Heartland RV
This self-made man was instrumental in growing Cruiser RV from a small family-owned manufacturer to a larger player in the RV industry. John also owns many design patents, including the King Bed Slide System and the Full Belly Storage System.
Ashley Jordan, 37
Director of Acts of Service | Community Foundation of Elkhart County
She started as a logistics manager at Lippert and later became part of the company’s effort to promote volunteerism within the company and other partners. Ashley joined the Community Foundation of Elkhart County (CFEC) when Lippert passed the Acts of Service effort to CFEC.
Emma Jordan, 31
Director of Professional Services | Specialized Staffing Solutions
At Specialized Staffing, Emma helped with the design of new, high-volume recruiting programs using cutting-edge technology, social media and word-of-mouth referrals, A former member of the Indiana National Guard, she also serves on the board at the Greater Elkhart Chamber.
Geena Kamm 39
Chamber Music Academy Director & Piano Faculty | Fischoff National Chamber Music Association & Saint Mary's College
In 2020, the piano professor at Saint Mary’s College, was named the Fischoff Chamber Music Academy Director establishing master classes and workshops to prepare the next generation of musicians. She strives to make classical music accessible to the entire community.
Bryan Keve, 34
Owner | Traditions Custom Builders
Builder, architect, realtor, owner of Traditions Custom Builders, Bryan’s homes have won best of show on several occasions. The married father of three also serves as a coach for a local children’s soccer organization.
Christin Kloski, 29
Founding Associate Director of Student Equity | Saint Mary's College
Bord and raised in South Bend, she is one of the lead organizers of West Side Wednesday, bringing more people to the west side of South Bend. She has also served as board president of Rebuilding Together, while still in her ‘20s.
Dr. Michael Kozak, 36
Site Medical Director | HealthLinc
Board certified in family medicine, he is medical director at the South Bend Healthlinc Clinic, serving those patient populations with the greatest needs. He specializes in addiction medicine and HIV care while also teaching family medicine to residents at Memorial Hospital.
Kenlyn Laureys, 37
Nurse Practitioner, High Risk Cancer Clinic | Spectrum Health Lakeland
Beyond her extensive career as a nurse, Kenlyn has been instrumental in enhancing workflows At Spectrum for lung cancer screening to increase the number of people screened. The program she helped to implement is saving lives with early detection.
Cordell Martin, 36
Senior Project Manager | South Bend Community School Corp.
A member of the education committee of the 100 Black Men of Greater South Bend, Cordell, who also plays violin, developed an initiative to equip African-American male high school students with essential tools and skills to prepare them for the real world.
Stephanie Maupin, 37
Senior Executive Director | Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living
Stephanie received awards for perfect Indiana State Department of Health Surveys three years in a row, and during the pandemic received a perfect Infection Control Survey from the state. She also received industry recognition for outstanding leadership and operational skills.
Wally McQuade, 38
Owner | INVO Cleaning Services
Wally is a founding member of the Michiana Military Network, which seeks to consolidate resources for veterans and families that need help. The Niles resident has operated a successful commercial cleaning business for about seven years, employing 20.
Sarah Milovich, 35
Corporate Attorney & Compliance Associate | Carleton
Sarah serves in dual roles at Carleton, yet thrives and is a part of their leadership team. A wearer of many hats, she played a pivotal role in navigating Carleton through COVID-19 and helps to enhance work culture at the company.
Adria Minniear, 33
Chief Philanthropy Officer | LOGAN Community Resources
Active with the Junior League of South Bend, Adria and her committee members secured grant funding to fight against food insecurity. At Logan, she’s developed a relationship-based funding model and a culture of philanthropy within the organization.
Ben Modlin, 36
Engineering & Technology Teacher, Department Chair | School City of Mishawaka
Possessing a never-ending source of energy, he started the Mishawaka Robotics Program and created the new class, Computer Integrated Manufacturing. Ben recently received grant funding to further research STEM and best practices—working with 10 middle schools on the project.
Gabriel Montes, 37
Audit Senior Manager | Crowe LLP
Gabriel developed Crowe’s Public Company Audit Manual, which bridges theoretical and audit concepts with day-to-day execution, instructing auditors on the best application of audit service. He’s a graduate and board member of Leadership South Bend-Mishawaka.
Shabbir Qutbuddin, 30
Director of IT Sector Partnership | Ivy Tech Community College
With a focus on strengthening our IT workforce, the hard-working Shabbir organized Tech Juncture, to help high school students showcase tech projects in Blockchain and Analytics, as well as Code Week, which offered coding sessions to high school juniors
Lindsey Brazys Pianowski, 39
Partner, Attorney | Sanders Pianowski LLP
Not only did Lindsey pass the Illinois, Indiana and Michigan Bar exams back-to-back, but she also did it while working full-time.She even passed the U.S. Patent & Trademark Bar Exam prior to beginning law school. She is room mom for first-graders at St. Thomas the Apostle School.
Megan Ramirez, 31
Owner | Monterrey Mexican Bar & Grill
As owner of the Monterrey Mexican Bar & Grill, Megan does it all, from scheduling, payroll, marketing, events and community outreach. She is also business development manager for Toccoa Coffee Roasters and co-founder of the networking group, Women in Business.
Michael Shoemaker, 31
Associate Engineer-in-Residence, iNDustry Labs at ND | University of Notre Dame
With 10 years of experience in advanced industrial engineering that began at Ford, Michael now provides technical and strategic advisory services to the region’s companies, bridging the gap between the region’s manufacturing industry and resources/capabilities of the University.
Jacob Smith, 31
General Manager, Manufacturing Services | Manufacturing Technology, Inc.
He manages MTI’s Contract Friction Welding business and is the youngest member of the company’s leadership team. In 2019, Jacob’s business unit partnered with the South Bend Re-Entry program to provide a second chance to incarcerated men willing to make positive change.
Stephen Smith, 39
Owner/Operator | Irish Realty
Stephen recently started a new business called Irish Investment Group to further expand his efforts with responsible building and development, with a special focus on affordable housing. He founded Bendr, a multi-media organization providing innovative solutions to housing needs.
Sarah Taylor, 35
Executive Director | StartUp Moxie Elkhart County
In her role, she oversees the recruitment of yearly cohorts, spearheads curriculum development and serves as the chief fundraiser for the program. Sarah is also a charter member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, South Bend Chapter.
Ryan Towner, 36
Principal | Walt Disney Elementary School (PHM School Corp.)
His father also taught and was a principal. Ryan, a Milken Educator Award recipient, developed a school-wide instructional program focused on small group learning and the five core domains of literacy to bolster academic excellence. Walt Disney is rated “A.”
Sean Towner, 38
Partner | May Oberfell Lorber
Brother to Ryan listed above (a first in the same year), Sean was a deputy prosecuting attorney in St. Joseph County for seven years prior to joining May Oberfell Lorber. He also coaches his daughter’s soccer team and is a Class 47 Leadership South Bend-Mishawaka graduate.
Colleen Wilcox, 38
Content Strategist at Notre Dame International | University of Notre Dame
Colleen is an international storyteller, developing rich and diverse stories about the Notre Dame community. With a background in TV news, she also produces video covering faculty, staff and students. She competed in “Dancing with Our Stars” benefiting the Center For the Homeless.
Jonathan Yoder, 37
Vice President Goshen Physicians | Goshen Health
Jon has spent the last nine years of his career with progressive promotions and now is a member of the executive team at Goshen Health. He is vice chair of the executive board of CAPS, head coach of Wakarusa Elementary Robotics Teams and a foster parent since 2021.
Keya Young, 39
Branch Manager & Assistant Vice President | PNC Financial Services Group
Keya is a rising star within PNC, joining the bank in 2016. She embraced the role of PNC’s regional Diversity & Inclusion Market Champion, a volunteer effort where she engages employees, community outreach and strategic leadership.
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