YPN announces 4 under 40 nominees

July 23, 2019

The Young Professionals Network has announced the nominees for its 4 under 40 Awards. Fifty-seven individuals were nominated for the inaugural award, which honors young professionals who are change-makers in their business, industry and community.

A panel of YPN steering committee members will review the nominations and select four individuals to be honored with a 4 under 40 Award.

The awards will be presented in conjunction with YPN’s Crossroads Summit on Aug. 15. The event is a one-day, professional development conference that encourages people from all industries across the region to network, learn and build relationships

  • Katie Ashmore, MSH Architects
  • Amy Barnes, Advanced Medical
  • Abby Bischoff, Stockyards Ag Experience
  • Elijah Bonde, Avera McKennan Foundation
  • Lindsey Brashear, Weisser Distributing
  • Jeremy Brech, DJ Jer Events & Lighting Design
  • Andy Cahoy, Farmers Business Network
  • Aaron Clayton, Eide Bailly LLP
  • Jorgen Dahl, Conservis
  • Marty DesLauriers, UBS Financial Services Inc.
  • Ben Dold, Midco
  • Cassie Duggan, Wells Fargo Bank
  • Allison Dvorak, Avera McKennan Hospital
  • Andrew Eitreim, Architecture Incorporated
  • Leiah Engesser, Aerotek
  • Dan English, Farmers Business Network
  • Chad Erickson, U.S. Bank
  • Lucas J. Fiegen, Fiegen Construction
  • Breanna Garbers, First Bank & Trust
  • Nate Helling, Sioux Falls Seminary
  • Jennifer Hoesing, EmBe
  • Amy Hogue, Center for Family Medicine
  • Gabrielle Hoing, Kore Cares
  • Brad Jankord, U.S. Bank
  • Tyler Jepperson, Remedy Brewing Co.
  • Amber Johnson, Allstate Agency/Lloyd Nickel
  • Laurie Karlson, Lauriebelles Boutique Inc.
  • Josh Kattenberg, Real Property Management Express
  • Jeremy Keizer, Reliabank Dakota
  • Michelle Klobassa, TSP Inc.
  • Arin Knudtson, Journey Group Cos.
  • Courtney Lens, Numbers & Such PLLC
  • Terry Liggins, Lutheran Social Services
  • Steff Liston-Holtrop, ‘hood and MED magazines
  • Destinie Marshall, Discovery Realty Group
  • Rich Merkouris, Kingdom Capital Fund
  • John T. Meyer, Lemonly
  • Lindsey Meyers, Avera Health
  • Cory Myers, Argus Leader Media
  • Matt Paulson, MarketBeat
  • Dr. Steven Powell, Sanford Health
  • Chris Rans, Sunkota Construction Inc.
  • Abbie Ranschau, Dacotah Bank
  • Jason Reisdorfer, city of Sioux Falls
  • Ross Reitsma, Northwestern Mutual
  • Katie Scheuer, American Trust Insurance
  • Jodi Schwan, SiouxFalls.Business
  • Lindsey Swenson, Northwestern Mutual
  • Sonja Thiesen, MetaBank
  • Michael Tveidt, Fischer, Rounds & Associates Inc.
  • Teresa Ulven, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls
  • Amanda Viau, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
  • Dr. Jeff Watson, Dynamic Spine Chiropractic Health Center
  • Cory Weeden, First Premier Bank
  • Brenna Wiertzema, TSP Inc.
  • Austin Wolf, Sunkota Construction Inc.
  • Elizabeth Word, Vanessen’s Hair Design

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YPN announces 4 under 40 nominees

Fifty-seven individuals have been nominated for 4 under 40 Awards, an inaugural recognition effort by the Young Professionals Network.

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