40 Under 40 Class of 2023
Jessica Allen
B.S., Biology, 2008
Veterinarian and Owner
Allen Veterinary Services
Warner Robins, GA
Patrick Barker
B.S., Construction
Management, 2014
BBA, Logistics, 2014
CEO
Glenn Layton Homes
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Jay Canady
BBA, Management, 2010
Realtor
Keller Williams
Charleston, SC
Korey Castleberry
BBA, Finance, 2006
Sr. Stock Plan Administrator
Spotify
Smyrna, GA
Cynthia Cradduck
B.S., Public Relations, 2014
Managing Partner
Cecilia Russo Marketing
Savannah, GA
Rob Douglas
BBA, Accounting, 2010
MAcc, 2011
CPA
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
Leesburg, GA
Jason Hood
BBA, Marketing, 2008
MBA, 2010
North America Brand
Manager – Purpose &
Brand Defining Marketing
Nike
Portland, OR
Eldrick Jacobs
B.A., History, 2015
Founder
Flint and Port Hat
Company
Bainbridge, GA
Joshua Kerr
B.A., English, 2009
Lead Process Design
Consultant
Allstate Insurance Company
Smyrna, GA
Robert Lucas
B.S., Information
Technology, 2016
CEO
The Sweet Impact
Newington, GA
Katrina McNair
BBA, Accounting, 2011
BBA, Management, 2011
Chief Audit Officer
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
Brian Moore
B.A., Psychology, 2009
MASS, Social Sciences, 2011
Director, AMES
Research Center
Kennesaw State University
Dallas, GA
Chukwuka Okafor
B.S., Biology, 2012
Dentist
Zona Dental
Atlanta, GA
Lucero Rodriguez
M.A., Professional
Communication and
Leadership, 2015
Director of Employee and
Patient Experience
Emory Healthcare
Kennesaw, GA
Tanielle Smith
B.S., Biology, 2009
CEO, Brew Wellness
Collective
Assistant Clinical
Professor, UF
Jacksonville, FL
Tanielle Smith
B.S., Biology, 2009
CEO, Brew Wellness
Collective
Assistant Clinical
Professor, UF
Jacksonville, FL
Brittany Standifer
B.A., Political Science, 2014
Community Engagement
Manager
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Brittany Standifer
B.A., Political Science, 2014
Community Engagement
Manager
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Jenna Wiese
BBA, Accounting, 2007
MAcc, 2008
Vice Chancellor of Internal
Audit, Ethics & Compliance
University System of Georgia
Cumming, GA
Cameron Windham
CFP®, CLTC®
BBA, Finance, 2013
Managing Director
Baldshun, Windham &
Jones Northwestern
Mutual Wealth
Management Group
Macon, GA
Ellen Wooditch
B.S., Interior Design, 2011
Director of Interior Design
Hussey Gay Bell
Savannah, GA
Jordan Yakoby
BSN, Nursing, 2012
MSN, Nursing, 2015
Director and Chief Nurse
Administrator, Associate
Professor
Touro University
New York, NY
Jessica Ash
B.S., Broadcasting, 2007
Vice President
TD SYNNEX
Greenville, SC
Kacey Biddy
B.S., Multimedia
Communication, 2013
Producer
Apple Music
Atlanta, GA
Brooklyn Cartwright
B.S., Sports Management,
2016
Sr. Director,
Basketball Operations
Atlanta Dream WNBA
Atlanta, GA
Kelsey Cline
B.S., Public Relations,
2009
Owner
Kelsey Cline State Farm
Alpharetta, GA
Johnita Daniel
B.A., Political Science, 2010
Master Planner
Georgia Department
of Defense
Acworth, GA
LaMonika Hill
B.S., Early Childhood
Education, 2006
Educator/Author/Activist
The Helping Heal, LLC
Pitts, GA
Robbyn Ingram
B.S., Public Relations, 2008
Vice President,
Communications
Citi
Fayetteville, GA
Michael Johnson
B.M., Music, 2014
M.Ed., Curriculum
& Instruction, Accomplished Teaching, 2017
Assistant Principal/PBIS
District Coordinator
Vidalia City Schools
Vidalia, GA
Jennifer Lewis
B.S., Secondary English
Education, 2008
M.Ed., Counselor
Education, 2010
Assistant Principal
Candler County School
District
Statesboro, GA
Marsha Marshall
BSK, Exercise Science, 2006
Owner & Senior Consultant
Marshall & Marshall
Nonprofit Consulting, Inc.
Byron, GA
Trenese McNealy
B.S., Fashion Merchandising
and Apparel Design, 2006
CEO
Dr. Trenese L. McNealy, LLC
Hampton, GA
Blake Nation
B.S., General Studies,
2012
M.S., Kinesiology, 2014
Player Development
Coach
Milwaukee Brewers
Fort Myers, FL
Trevor Readdick
B.S., Construction
Management, 2011
CEO
Readdick Construction
St. Marys, GA
Samson Seyoum
BBA, Logistics
and Intermodal
Transportation, 2010
Owner
TOLO Logistics Services
Nashville, TN
Alton Standifer
B.S., Middle Grades
Education, 2012
M.Ed., Higher Education
Administration, 2014
Vice Provost for Inclusive
Excellence and Chief of
Staff to the Provost
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Alton Standifer
B.S., Middle Grades
Education, 2012
M.Ed., Higher Education
Administration, 2014
Vice Provost for Inclusive
Excellence and Chief of
Staff to the Provost
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Tirrany Thurmond
M.Ed., Counselor
Education, Clinical
Mental Health, 2015
Founder
Idaltu Counseling &
Consulting
Decatur, GA
Tirrany Thurmond
M.Ed., Counselor
Education, Clinical
Mental Health, 2015
Founder
Idaltu Counseling &
Consulting
Decatur, GA
Christopher Wiggins
B.S., General Studies, 2016
MBA, 2023
Retail Market Manager
Synovus
Statesboro, GA
Hannah Wolf
BBA, Marketing, 2017
Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions
JetHQ
Bluffton, SC
The Honorable
Casey Woolsey
B.A., Writing and
Linguistics, 2007
County Court Judge
State of Florida
Ponte Vedra, FL
Candace Young
B.S., Sports
Management, 2005
MBA, 2009
Brand Growth Strategist
Piedmont Healthcare
Mableton, GA