Springfield Business Journal celebrates 40 accomplished and still-rising professionals in southwest Missouri. Selected by an independent judging panel, 40 up-and-comers under the age of 40 are honored for their business and civic work.
Event Date: March 25, 2025
Location: White River Conference Center
Registration opens: 5:00 p.m.
Social Hour: 5:30 p.m. - Heavy hors d'oeuvres stations , cash/credit card bars, AND MORE!
Awards Program: 6:30 p.m.
Event Attire: Elevated Business Casual
Meet the Emcees: Sarah Jenkins and Nate Black are both longtime improvisers and comedy performers in Springfield-you might recognize them from The Skinny Improv or The Mystery Hour. They both turned 40 recently, so they feel extra-qualified to host this event.
Nominate here for the 2026 40 Under 40 Honorees
2025 Honorees:
Hunter Bartelt, Discovery Center of Springfield Inc.
Abbye Bobbett, Kinetic Design and Development LLC
Christopher Bozarth, CJD Engineering LLC
Brenda Brandt, Camp Barnabas
Anthony Brent, Springfield Trading Co. and Springfield Media Corp.
Josh Brock, KPM CPAs & Advisors
Josh Clair, QPS Employment Group Inc.
Hayley Cobb, Leadership Springfield
Olivia Cole, The Whitlock Co. LLP
Crystal Copeland, Judicial Services of the Ozarks LLC
Collin Gimlin, Prime Capital Financial
Rachel Fuhrman, Jack Henry & Associates Inc.
Abby Harrison, Millwood Golf and Racquet Club
Nathan Harter, K and C Stepping Stones LLC
Chelsea Heilman, Mercy Springfield Communities
Kamryn Hesington, Gracie’s Bridal LLC
Brittnee L. Hill, Douglas, Haun & Heidemann PC
Brynna Lindner, City of Ozark
Josh Manning, Valiant Group
Will Marrs, Governmental Services Group Inc.
Mel Martz, Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool
Tana Melton, Laura Ingalls Wilder Home & Museum and Grumpy’s Lounge
Tori Mercado, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
Brittney Miller, Springfield Fire Department
Kyle Miller, Forvis Mazars LLP
Craig Millington, Mid-Missouri Bank
Paul Moody, Emery Sapp & Sons Inc.
Andrea Mueller, Grooms Office Environments
Ryan Olson, Husch Blackwell LLP and Maxon Fine Jewelry
Tina Pham-Morgan, Alliance for Healthcare Education
Elizabeth A. Reger, Missouri State University
Jackson C. Thompson, Dickerson Park Zoo
Katherine Thompson, City Utilities of Springfield
Saki Urushidani, City of Springfield
Jenna Vickers, Associated Electric Cooperative Inc.
Zeb Wallace, Ozark School District
Rachel Watson, Keller Williams Greater Springfield
Taylor Wells, Pearson-Kelly Technology
Weston T. Wiebe, College of the Ozarks
Jaime Wright, Nixa Public Schools
Click here to view past honorees.
If you have questions about the event, please contact : support@sbj.net or call 417-831-3238.