Congratulations to the Class of 2025!Â
Twenty under 40! awards recognizes Stark County’s leaders under 40 who have demonstrated dynamic leadership and social responsibility. These individuals are committed to making a difference in our community and creating a lasting impact. They are the doers, dreamers, and difference-makers. The longevity of the TU40! program, now in its 18th year, is a testament of the passion, strength, and grit of the young professionals who choose to WORK, PLAY & STAY in Stark.
Winners will be celebrated at a star-studded award ceremony on Wednesday, June 11 at the Cultural Center for the Arts. Join us as we honor these 20 individuals and celebrate young professionals in our region.
Twenty under 40! is presented by ystark!, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, and The Canton Repository.
Event Agenda
6:00 - 7:00 PM – Heavy appetizers & cash bar
Mix, mingle, and enjoy food and drinks before the program begins. (Cocktail tables and open gathering)
7:00 PMÂ - Program & Honoree Tributes
The ceremony will begin with brief remarks from our speakers, followed by short tribute videos celebrating each honoree’s inspiring story. (The ceremony will be open seating, please let us know if you have accessibility needs)
This year's class of Twenty under 40! honorees includes:
Kylee Crislip, Senior Director, Outpatient Behavioral Health Services - CommQuest Services, 34
Alexandra Dowell, Marketing & Event Manager - Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central OH, 31
Eric Dublikar, Vice President, Business Development (East) - Employers Health, 39
Joanna Escobar, President, CEO - Stark Si Se Puede INC, 30
Danielle Fontes, Agency Manager - Comparion Insurance Agency, A Liberty Mutual Company
Dr. Katie Gamby, CEO and Founder - The Wellife, LLC, 34
Ida Gorman, Assistant High School Principal - Claymont City Schools, 34
Abbi Grabowski, Nail Technician - The Hair Shoppe, 27
Allison Harvey, Government Relations + Grants Manager - Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio, 30
Adam Lintz, Director, Business Insurance - Schauer Group, 37
Molly McDougal, Creative Director - TKG, 32
Sarah Meyer, Product Manager, Spherical Roller Bearings - The Timken Company, 35
Connor Orban, Owner, CEO - ReliaRide Transportation, 35
Quinn Parker, Principal - GDK & Company, 36
Dr. Andre Payne, Dean Associate Professor, Division of Business and Technologies - Malone University, 39
Kelly Piero, Manager of Marketing Strategy & Key Initiatives - SOPREMA, 36
Brandon Rohrer, Guest Operations Manager - Massillon Museum, 32
Chad Sinkovich, Accounting Manager - Employers Health, 28
Panther Spurlin, Community Health Worker - Community Advocate and Liasion, 35
Rachel Van Dyke, Director of Programming - The Legacy Project of Stark, 35
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