Knox News and Knox.biz are proud to congratulate the 40 Under 40 class of 2021.
This 15th class is comprised of East Tennesseans under 40 who are innovating in their industries, making changes in their communities and checking off major accomplishments.
Presented by Lincoln Memorial University, the 40 Under 40 class is featured in the January issue of Knox.biz magazine and we’ll honor the class via an online celebration in January.
Check back daily throughout the month of January as we release exclusive Q&As and photos with each recipient, which will be linked below.
Meet the Knox.biz 40 Under 40 class of 2021
Mohamed Abbas
Senior Project Manager, Denark Construction, Inc.
Josh Andrews
Owner and President, Finish Point
Dr. Michael Antiporda
Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgeon, Premier Surgical Associates
Mike Benn
Founder and CEO, Songboarding
Bowie Benson
CEO, Carbon Rivers
Leah Jacklyn Broussard
Research Scientist, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Lindsay Cates
Vice President of Marketing, The Trust Company of Tennessee
Savannah Dabney McCabe
Associate Attorney, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Dhanvin S. Desai
Project Engineering Manager, DeRoyal
Amy Elliott
3D Printing Scientist, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Brandon J. Gibson
Managing Director, Marble City Opera
Meg Gill
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Positively Living and Choice Health Network
James Hatfield
Redevelopment and Real Estate Director, Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation
Andrew Hmielewski
Manager, Communications Infrastructure, Knoxville Utilities Board
Alex Jaynes
Founder, A. Jaynes Woodworks
Ryessia Jones Russell
Assistant Director of Smith GLS and Honors Students Initiatives, The University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Gururas “Jean” Khalsa
Owner and Partner, Dharma Properties, LLC
Alanna McKissack
Executive Director, Keep Knoxville Beautiful
Bridgett McMahan
President, BESCO
Imani Mfalme Shu’la
Executive Director, Community Defense of East Tennessee
Kyle Mitchell
Program Manager, Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC
Goran Musinovic
Vice President, Realty Trust Group, LLC
Jacob L. Ogle
Partner, Five Oaks Development Group
Janea Peterson
Director of Education & Youth Services, Knoxville Area Urban League
Shea Ramsey
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Dover Signature Properties
Katy Richardson
Founder, Neighborhood Barre
Rachael Ross
Senior Director of Early Literacy Strategy, Tennessee Department of Education
Ed Rottmann
Chief Operating Officer, Stowers Machinery
Hancen Sale
Governmental Affairs and Policy Director, Knoxville Area Association of Realtors
Natalia P. Sanders
Director of Development, Tickle College of Engineering, The University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Evetty Satterfield
CEO, Advancing Lives, LLC
Dr. Daniel H. Snyder
Pathologist, Knoxville FNA Clinic
Alexa Sponcia
Owner and Operator, Hard Knox Pizza
Brian Strutz
Co-Owner, A Dopo
Kelley Lyn Tafazzoli
Spirit Program Director, The University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Kathryn A. Taylor
Consulting Senior Manager, PYA, P.C.
Jennifer Tyrell
Senior Education Project Manager, Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Michael Wilhoit
CEO, Mac’s Hometown Pharmacies
Nick Wilson
Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager, First Horizon Bank
Whitney Winston
Director, Camp in the Community
Nominations for the 40 Under 40 class of 2022 will open in July 2022.
Growth and development editor Brenna McDermott can be reached at [email protected]. Follow along with her work on Twitter @_BrennaMcD. Support our local news efforts by becoming a Knox News subscriber.
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