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40 Under 40

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  • Mark Gordon
  • October 10, 2024
Dennis Akers, 37

40 Under 40 winner Dennis Akers is co-founder of The Candle Pour.

    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • October 10, 2024
Krystal Humphrey, 32

40 Under 40 winner Krystal Humphrey is deputy executive director of Bay Area Apartment Association.

    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • October 10, 2024
Caitlyn Cobb, 29

40 Under 40 winner Caitlyn Cobb is the owner at Star Academy of Dance & Aerial Arts.

    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • October 10, 2024
Vanessa Evans, 35

40 Under 40 winner Vanessa Evans is head of public relations at Legoland Resorts, North America.

    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • October 10, 2024
Christopher Souza, 33

40 Under 40 winner Christopher Souza is managing partner at Oasis Amenities.

    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 10, 2024
Lisa Branch, 37

40 Under 40 winner Lisa Branch is a project manager at Suffolk.

  • By Alex Walsh
  • October 10, 2024
Andrew Blitch, 39

40 Under 40 winner Andrew Blitch is the owner of “A” Locksmith.

  • By Alex Walsh
  • October 10, 2024
Skyler Betts, 35

40 Under 40 winner Skyler Betts is the business development director at Town Square University Parkway.

    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • October 10, 2024
Maximilian Chillura, 29

40 Under 40 winner Maximilian Chillura is the founder of Chill Bros Scoop Shop.

  • By Alex Walsh
  • October 10, 2024
Vladimir Ljesevic, 31

40 Under 40 winner Vladimir Ljesevic is co-founder and managing partner at CMPSE Inc.

    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • October 10, 2024
Ryan Patel, 26

40 Under 40 winner Ryan Patel is chief of staff at Kyra Solutions Inc.

    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • October 10, 2024
Maggie Briggs, 31

40 Under 40 winner Maggie Briggs is the business development director at Charles Perry Partners Inc.

    By
  • Laura Lyon
  • October 10, 2024
David Habib, 31

40 Under 40 winner David Habib is founder and CEO of Yo Mama’s Foods.

    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 10, 2024
Dannielle Robinson, 37

40 Under 40 winner Dannielle Robinson is senior vice president at Colliers.

    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 10, 2024
Jake Bowman, 39

40 Under 40 winner Jake Bowman is a partner at The Baldwin Group.

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