The July issue of Springfield Business Journal highlights 40 young professionals who are under the age of 40 in the Springfield and neighboring business communities. These individuals are selected based on their contributions to our local business community and the community in which they reside. Click to view 2026 winners Click to view past winners For […]
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Chelsey Ziebler
Age: 39 Occupation: Owner, Vine & Rind; entrepreneur; principal, Jefferson Middle SchoolEmail: chelseyziebler@gmail.comEducation: Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management; master’s degree in consumer studies; master’s degree in educational leadershipFamily: Husband, David; twins, Landon and Leah, 11Affiliations/community activities: Local business owner, educational leader, mentor, community event organizer, youth advocate and supporter of numerous Springfield-area charitable and community […]
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Amanda Zentefis
Age: 39 Occupation: Vice president, finance operations, Memorial HealthEmail: zentefis.amanda@mhsil.comEducation: Bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in accounting, Southern Illinois University CarbondaleFamily: Husband, Todd; children, Kaylyn, Evelyn and RosalynAffiliations/community activities: Illinois CPA Society, Healthcare Financial Management Association What is your guiding principle in life?Lead with empathy and choose kindness. What led you to your career?I chose […]
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Rick Wiese
Age: 39 Occupation: Arson investigator and RealtorEmail: rwiese3@wiesepropertiesinc.comEducation: Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services; ssociate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technology; Bachelor of Science in Emergency ManagementFamily: Wife, Amy; daughter, Emma, 19; sons Ryker, 9, and Beckett, 6Affiliations/community activities:Youth baseball coach, Springfield Shamrocks; Illinois Chapter of International Association of Arson Investigators; Capital Area […]
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Tyler Walker
Age: 36 Occupation: Vice president, Martin Engineering Co.Email: twalker@martinengineeringco.comEducation: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Southern Illinois University CarbondaleFamily: Wife, Elise; three kids, Wyatt, 8, Olivia, 5, Luke, 2 monthsAffiliations/community activities: We live in Rochester where I enjoy helping coach some of my son’s sports teams and spending time with friends and family. We are members of […]
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Adrienne VanFossan
Age: 36 Occupation: Principal, Rochester Elementary School Email: arhawkins2s@gmail.com Education: Bachelor of Science, biology education, Southeast Missouri State University; Master of Arts, educational leadership, University of Illinois Springfield Family: Husband, Justin; son, Hawkins Affiliations/community activities: Volunteer, Rochester Youth Athletic Association What led you to your career? My education at Rochester inspired me to become an […]
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Bailey Sullivan
Age: 38 Occupation: Owner and instructor at Pulse Pilates Studio Email: pulsepilatesil@gmail.com Education: Associate’s degree in design in product development from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising; bachelor’s degree in English from Westminster College; comprehensively certified in Pilates through Balanced Body Family: Married to Kole Fitzgerald What led you to your career? I was […]
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Megan Stoller
Age: 39 Occupation: Clinical pharmacist/pharmacy supervisor; owner/operator of Springfield Lice Clinic LLC Email: megan.goodman12@gmail.com Education: Doctorate of Pharmacy, St. Louis College of Pharmacy Family: Husband, Lucas; daughters, Mia and Sloane Affiliations/community activities: Sherman Elementary PTO; Healthy Kids Running Series sponsor and former coordinator What led you to your career? I have a dual answer here: […]
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Arthur Steiner
Age: 35 Occupation: Associate director of financeEmail: asteiner@springfieldymca.orgEducation: Over 30 Y-USA leadership and development certifications.Family: Engaged to Michelle Graven; cats, Remy and RooAffiliations/community activities:Springfield YMCA’s SNAPping Turtles, Saturday Strikers, Strong Kids, Team River Runner and Leadership Springfield What led you to your career? My family inspires me: my mother’s 40-year career at the YMCA, my […]
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Stephanie Shay-Williams
Age: 38 Occupation: Attorney, Shay LawEmail: sshay@shayandassociates.comEducation: Bachelor of Arts, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Juris Doctor, Northern Illinois UniversityFamily: Husband, Nick; children, Roman, 9, and Rhett, 6; dogs, Georgie and MinnieAffiliations/community activities: Board of directors, Decatur Bar Association; director, DBA Continuing Legal Education Program; Sangamon County Bar Association; Central Illinois Women’s Bar Association What is […]
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Luke Scroggins-Zellers
Age: 39 Occupation: Director of finance, Family Service Center Email: luke.scroggins@gmail.com Education: Bachelor of Science in accounting, Illinois College; Master of Business Administration with a concentration in organizational leadership, Benedictine University at Springfield Family: Husband, Cody; son, Waylon; parents, Dennis and Carla Scroggins Affiliations/community activities: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; Association of Certified Fraud […]
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Kerby Scanlan
Age: 30 Occupation: Family nurse practitioner in pediatric, cardiology and pediatric primary care Email: kerby.scanlan@gmail.com Education: Master of Science in nursing Family: Husband, Tyler; son, Tiger Affiliations/community activities: Director, Sangamon County Fair Queen Pageant; Sangamon County Fair Board; Pediatric Quality Improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary quality committees; Children’s Miracle Network; Dirty Birdie Golf Outing; Toys for Tots; […]