Michelle Grunsted, 34

Michelle Grunsted is 34 years old, and already, at this point in her career, she manages a three-tier retirement community of 150 retirees and 89 employees.

It's a challenge that many people her age don't have the experience —  yet —  to tackle. But Grunsted grew quickly into her role of responsibility.

Grunsted is executive director of Highpoint at Cape Coral, which is managed by Greenbrier Senior Living LLC. The community has three sectors: retirees who can manage with independent care; those who need assisted living; and those who need memory care.