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40 Under 40 | 2023

    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • October 12, 2023
Anthony Wilson, 38

An entrepreneur finds that work its own reward.

    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 12, 2023
Erin Cigich, 38

A hard-charging tech CEO leans on her mentor for perspective.

    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • October 12, 2023
Chelly Conley, 32

KnowBe4's director was hired to install a diversity and inclusion program.

    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • October 12, 2023
Michelle Grunsted, 34

Highpoint at Cape Coral's executive director is in the business of people service.

    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • October 12, 2023
Josh Marzucco, 36

From flea markets to a multimillion-dollar real estate agency, Josh Marzucco learned his ethic from father.

    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • October 12, 2023
Max Spiegel, 34

A coin-collecting president learns by doing early in his career.

    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • October 12, 2023
Katie Kominos, 39

A construction professional finds her footing in the industry as a project manager of a $200 million building.

    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • October 12, 2023
Nevar Campbell, 34

A hospitality industry director learned early on that work doesn't have to feel like work.

    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • October 12, 2023
Caroline Rusher, 39

A chief yacht stewardess had an idea to start a business when she tried kava.

    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • October 12, 2023
Melissa McLin, 35

A third-generational printer breaks from the family business to start her own company.

    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • October 12, 2023
Andrew Neal, 34

Even before Andrew Neal had a degree, leadership ran in his veins.

    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • October 12, 2023
Matt Live, 37

An entrepreneur learns how a comic book is more than just funny (spelled out) sounds and pictures.

    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • October 12, 2023
Rast Bryant, 37

The general manager of Lloyd Roofing learned his work ethic not from a carpenter but from a planter and landscaper.

    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • October 12, 2023
Zach Rogers, 29

The CEO of Rogers Well Drilling Inc. cites his father as his mentor, the person who taught him his work ethic.

    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 12, 2023
Wyatt Krapf, 33

Curiosity drove an aspiring engineer to a career in finance.

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