2025 Class of Forty Under 40

FAQs

• What does the Forty Under 40 include?

  Dinner and networking with honorees and attendees during the event.

• When does registration end?

  Ticket sales close exactly one week prior to the event on Sept. 11.
  *All dietary restrictions must be submitted a week prior to the event. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

• I’ve purchased a ticket(s), do I receive a physical one?

  No. There are no physical tickets. Attendees are asked to check-in at the registration table prior to the event.

• How are winners selected?

  A selection committee made up of past honorees determine recipients.

• When will the winners be announced?

  Winners will be announced prior to the event on the Quad Cities Business Journal website, on social media channels, and published in the paper.

• What is the QCBJ?

  The Quad Cities Business Journal covers news that is of interest, use and importance for anyone who does business in the Quad Cities. QCBJ is not part of a chain. The newspaper is owned and operated independently by John and Aspen Lohman.

  A portion of each issue is dedicated to one sector of the business community. Among many other focus issues, these topics range from diversity to small business, to politics & elections and banking. We also publish a host of supplemental materials.

• Where can I get more information?

  For editorial information, contact the newsroom ([email protected])
  For subscription information, contact Jean Suckow ([email protected])
  For advertising information, contact Marsha Luedtke ([email protected]) or John VandeMoortel ([email protected])

• Have questions about sponsorship opportunities?

  For sponsorship information, contact Lauren Grask at [email protected].

• 2024 Honorees

  2024 Honorees listed in alphabetical order by last name:

  • Brian Allen
  • Lydia Amissah-Harris
  • Brianna Aust Slutts
  • Kayla Babers
  • Jacob Bobbitt
  • Joaquin Bueno Diaz
  • Jasmine Butler
  • Maria Contreras Huerta
  • Mauricio Diaz
  • Ellen Gackle
  • Max Gellerman
  • Mike Giudici
  • Hannah Howard
  • Ben Keith
  • Katrina Keuning
  • Kevin Langan
  • Matt Matthews
  • Samuel McCullum
  • Molly McDonnell
  • Sara McLaughlin-Cross
  • Morgan Ottier
  • Mollie Owens
  • Ryan Palmer
  • Avery Pearl
  • Adam Peters
  • Keli Price
  • Andy Rodriguez
  • James Patrick Schmidt
  • Angie Sharp
  • Saloni Sheth Patel
  • Samuel Skorepa
  • Emily Tobin
  • Lucie VanHecke
  • Antonio Varela
  • Ashley Velez
  • Maura Warner
  • Cris Washburn
  • David Waterman
  • Keith Worner
  • Austin Ziegler