Natalie Grider 38 Occupation: Hairstylist and owner of Appearances Salon and Retreat Email: appearancesng@gmail.com Education: USCA School of Cosmetology Family: Husband, Nathan; daughters, Hadley and Caroline Affiliations/community activities: Greater Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce; Women Entrepreneurs of Central Illinois; Sleep in Heavenly Peace; Central Illinois Food Bank and St. Agnes Church. What is your guiding […]
Forty Under 40
The Springfield Business Journal proudly features 40 leaders annually 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. They represent, in part, the future of business in our community and in central Illinois.
The selectees’ career paths, educational background, and community affiliations are varied. They represent the best and brightest from a wide range of occupations. You can expect to hear more from and about these leaders in the years ahead.
The program is able to continue due to the commitment of local businesses that realize the importance of acknowledging these up and coming business leaders and supporting community business programs.
Click to see previous years’ winners.
For nomination deadlines and other details, See our Nominations Form Page
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Claire Kramer
Claire Kramer 39 Occupation: Organizational effectiveness specialist at Teachers’ Retirement System of the state of Illinois Email: TheKramers515@gmail.com Education: Bachelor of arts in communications, currently working toward a master of science in organizational leadership Family: Husband, Devon; Children: Leo (13), Julia (11) and Caroline (7) Affiliations/community activities: Helping Hands Meal Train, Elks Lodge #158 member What is your […]
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Cuyler Coleman
Cuyler Coleman 37 Occupation: Owner and operator, Capital City Motorsports Email: ccmotorsports@sbcglobal.net Family: Wife, Emily; daughters, Cuylie, Brooklyn, Dakota, Ember and Oakley Community activities: Active member of Church of the Little Flower and its school. Den leader for the youth scouting groups. What is your guiding principle in life? My faith guides me, and I believe […]
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Nick Koch
Nick Koch 29 Occupation: Strategic account representative, TechGuard Security Email: nicholas.koch@techguardsecurity.com Education: University of Mississippi Family: Parents, Steve and Jodie Koch; Mom, Lisa Kincaid; Wife, Dr. Allison Long Affiliations/community activities: RISE, chair-elect, community service subcommittee, events subcommittee; United Way of Central Illinois, board of directors and resource development committee; Local First Springfield, board member; Chatham Jaycees, member; Wooden It Be […]
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Cori Jahns
Cori Jahns 39 Occupation: Owner, Rose Aesthetics & Wellness Clinic, Family Nurse Practitioner Email: RoseAWclinic@gmail.com Education: Master of science in nursing, Saint Louis University Family: Husband, Aaron; Children, Rylan (14), Adalynn (10) and Callan (6) Affiliations/community activities: Actively involved and volunteer at West Side Christian Church What is your guiding principle in life? My guiding principle is keeping […]
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David Kienzler
David Kienzler 39 Occupation: Senior analyst, INB Email: dkienzler@inb.com Education: Bachelor of science in business administration with an emphasis in finance and a minor in economics from the University of Missouri Columbia Family: Wife, Sarah; sons, Owen and Nolan. Dogs, Archie and Albert. Affiliations/community activities: Leadership Springfield; Risk Management Association; former United Way funding panelist; […]
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Nick Oehmke
Nick Oehmke 37 Occupation: Corporate business services officer, Clock Tower Community Bank Email: nick.oehmke@mortonbank.com Education: Bachelor’s degree in business management, Southern Illinois University Carbondale Family: Wife, Brittney; children, Olivia, Max and Nora Affiliations/community activities: Christ the King Men’s Club; member of Knights of Columbus 364; volunteer youth baseball and basketball coach What is your guiding […]
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Sunny Hampsey
Sunny Hampsey 39 Occupation: Vice president, operations and quality at Springfield Clinic Email: suhampsey@springfieldclinic.com Education: MBA, master of science in nursing, Benedictine University Family: Cindy and Robbie Affiliations/community activities: Board member, American Nurses Association Illinois; board member, Illinois Nurses Foundation; member of American College of Healthcare Executives; Illinois Women in Leadership and Sigma Theta Tau […]
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Elana Fiscus
Elana Fiscus 35 Occupation: Chief financial officer at Heartland Credit Union Email: efiscus@hcu.org Education: Bachelor’s in accountancy at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Master’s in accountancy at University of Illinois Springfield Family: Parents, Sari and Randy Fiscus; Levi the cavapoo; siblings, Rebecca, Gabe and Ariel; proud aunt of six nieces and nephews What is your guiding […]
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Ross Hager
Ross Hager 35 Occupation: Principal/senior wealth adviser Email: rossh@kebcpa.com Education: Bachelor of science in agricultural and consumer economics with a concentration in financial planning Family: Wife, Marlee; 2-year-old son Hank; 6-week-old daughter, Annie Affiliations/community activities: Central Illinois Saddle Up for St. Jude, Sangamon Valley Estate Planning Council What is your guiding principle in life? Treat […]
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Tim Flinn
Tim Flinn 38 Occupation: Financial adviser, Stifel Investments, Jacksonville Email: flinnt@stifel.com Education: Western Illinois University Family: Wife, Colleen; children, Cashin (11), Robyn (9) and Leo (7) Affiliations/community activities: Board member, Prairieland United Way; treasurer, Jacksonville Main Street What is your guiding principle in life? I strive to be a source of light in the lives of […]
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Erika Eigenbrod
Erika Eigenbrod 37 Occupation: Veterinarian Email: eigenbrod3@gmail.com Education: Bachelor’s of science in animal science from University of Illinois Champaign Urbana and doctorate from University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Family: Husband, John; Our kids, Kaleb, Kodi and Kolt Affiliations/community activities: Vice president of the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association What led you to your current career? A love of […]