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40 under 40 Class of 2015

  • Dec 4, 2015
  • Dec 4, 2015 Updated Dec 3, 2016

Meet the 2015 40 under 40 honorees.

40 under 40 Class of 2015

40 under 40 Class of 2015

40 under 40

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Isaac Abbs

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Isaac Abbs

Isaac Abbs is the Director of Business Systems for Pima Community College.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Mike Anglin

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Mike Anglin

Mike Anglin, AIA, LEED AP is a Principal/Partner of Line and Space Architects.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Michelle Anthony

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Michelle Anthony

Michelle Anthony is Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor with Catalina Investments.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Toby Bourguet

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Toby Bourguet

Toby M. Bourguet founded his award-winning business—Tucson Turf—and his newest venture—TucsonAlist.com.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Stephanie Bowers

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Stephanie Bowers

Stephanie Bowers is a pediatric physical therapist and rehabilitation department supervisor at the Children’s Clinics.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Teresa Bravo

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Teresa Bravo

Teresa Bravo is the Coordinator of Economic Development and International Projects for Pima County.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Sam Burns

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Sam Burns

Sam Burns is the Chief Operating Officer for Agape Hospice.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Nolan Cabrera

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Nolan Cabrera

Dr. Nolan L. Cabrera is an Assistant Professor in the Center for the Study of Higher Education at the University of Arizona

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Jody Corrales

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Jody Corrales

Jody Corrales is an attorney at DeConcini McDonald Yetwin & Lacy, P.C. who focuses her practice on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Melissa Curran

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Melissa Curran

Dr. Melissa Curran is the Fitch Nesbitt Associate Professor of Family Studies and Human Development at the University of Arizona (UA).

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Missy Eddy

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Missy Eddy

Missy Eddie is the Director of Marketing for TCI Wealth Advisors, Inc., an independent, fee-only wealth advisory firm headquartered in Tucson.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Robin Elaiho

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Robin Elaiho

Robin Lea Elaiho is a certified Project Management Professional for IBM – Cloud Ecosystems Development Division.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Evan Feldhausen

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Evan Feldhausen

Evan Feldhausen is a tax manager for BeachFleischman.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Michael Gadarian

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Michael Gadarian

Michael Gadarian is the Chief Financial Officer of the Tucson Jewish Community Center.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Jeff Hunt

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Jeff Hunt

Jeff Hunt is a Civil Engineer for Cypress Civil Development.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Jason Jacobs

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Jason Jacobs

Jason Jacobs works for the City of Tucson leading Reid Park Zoo.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Jestin Johnson

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Jestin Johnson

Jestin Johnson was appointed Bisbee’s City Manager in May 2014.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Aimee C. Kaempf

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Aimee C. Kaempf

Dr. Aimee C. Kaempf is the Program Director of the Psychiatry Residency Training Program at the University of Arizona Medical Center-South Campus.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Paul Kartchner

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Paul Kartchner

Dr. Paul Kartchner is a physician in private practice.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Brendan Lyons

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Brendan Lyons

Brendan Lyons is a firefighter who was seriously injured by an inattentive motorist while cycling and works to prevent distracted driving.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Michael Mallozzi

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Michael Mallozzi

Michael Mallozzi is co-owner of Borderlands Brewing.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Ken Morris

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Ken Morris

Ken Morris is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Sam Nagy

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Sam Nagy

Sam Nagy is a Peer Specialist, for Community Partnership Care Coordination.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Michael Peel

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Michael Peel

Michael Peel, a native Tucsonan, is the Community and Government Relations Liaison for Pima Community College.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Luis Pedroza

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Luis Pedroza

Luis Pedroza is the Finance Director/City Treasurer for Douglas, Arizona.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Derrick Polder

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Derrick Polder

Derrick Polder, serves as Regional Vice President of Summit Funding Inc.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Elizabeth Rollings

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Elizabeth Rollings

Elizabeth Noble Rollings is an attorney with Fleming & Curti, a small Tucson law firm known for its focus in Elder Law, special needs and estate planning.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Kimberly Romo

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Kimberly Romo

Kimberly Romo handles communications, marketing and media relations for Tucson Medical Center.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Aaron Rottenstein

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Aaron Rottenstein

Aaron Rottenstein is a Certified Financial Planner and Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services Inc.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Amy Salgado

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Amy Salgado

Amy Salgado is a Patient Care Manager at St. Mary’s Hospital.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Brooks Sanders-Silverman

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Brooks Sanders-Silverman

Brooks Sanders-Silverman is the Philanthropy and Engagement Officer at Habitat for Humanity Tucson, working to raise funds among donors.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Leah Shea

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Leah Shea

In her role as Senior Director of Business Development at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Leah Shea is responsible for strategy and growth across various service lines.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Catlow Shipek

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Catlow Shipek

Catlow Shipek, a native of southern Arizona, is the Policy and Technical Director at Watershed Management Group (WMG).

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Luis Soto

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Luis Soto

Luis Soto is with Vantage West Credit Union.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Michael Tulino

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Michael Tulino

Michael Tulino is a proud father, son, husband, friend, and higher education professional who appreciates the detailed nuances of life.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Autumn van den Berg

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Autumn van den Berg

Autumn van den Berg leads the implementation of the Cox Charities grant program in Southern Arizona and manages Cox’s employee engagement programs in the market.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Patricia Victory Waterkotte

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Patricia Victory Waterkotte

Patricia Victory Waterkotte's practice at Rusing, Lopez & Lizardi, PLLC. focuses primarily on education, financial institutions, and businesses disputes.

Daniel Hernandez

Daniel Hernandez

Daniel Hernandez is the 2015 Man of the Year.

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Woman of the Year Erin Schmidt

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Woman of the Year Erin Schmidt

Erin Schmidt, EdLeader21. 

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Mentor of the Year Doug Crockett

40 under 40 Class of 2015: Mentor of the Year Doug Crockett

Doug Crockett is the 2015 mentor of the year.

40 under 40 Class of 2015

40 under 40 Class of 2015

40 under 40

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Daniel Hernandez

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