This year’s Top 50 recognizes Frederick County’s young professionals under 40 who are leaders of their industry. They demonstrate leadership, give back to the community and add significant value to their company and its culture. Response to the program was very strong and the Frederick County Office of Economic Development received 286 nominations! It is a significant accomplishment to be recognized for this award.
Frederick’s Top 50 Under 40 were selected based on testimonials and stories of leading by example. This list highlights Frederick County’s diverse community and includes entrepreneurs, executives, certified professionals, published authors and more. The final selection also included criteria based on the individual’s responses on the following:
- Professional awards and achievements
- Contribution to a company’s success and/or creation of a company
- Involvement in the community
- Tenure of leadership position(s)
- Total count of individual nominations
If you see a Top 50 Under 40, be sure to congratulate them and thank them for their contributions to our community.
Be sure to check out this year’s publication to read more about the individuals listed below.
Leigh Adams | Susan Kolb |
Mary Kate Battles | Adam Kreisher |
Jake Blackmon | Matthew Louden |
Robert Buckheit III | Amy Lyons |
Laurel Caurvina | Crystal Maguire |
Carla Clarke | Christina May |
Seth Clarke | David T. McGinley |
Chris Clemons | Sean Moore |
Korey Cobb | Ryan Morse |
Olivier Cote | Karen Nicklas |
Aaron Crunkilton | Rebekah Ontiveros |
Kate Cusato | Monica Pearce |
Taylor Davis | Forrest Popkin |
Meaghan Delawter | Chris Rapp |
Danielle Doll | Natalie Rhoderick |
Alyssa Eshleman | Justin Saltzman |
Josh Funk | Amber Seiss |
Devin Gaither | Danny Severn |
Radiance Harris | Amber Smith |
Zachary Helmick | Sophie Smith |
Emma Jagoz | Chris Sparks |
Jay Jeffrey | Meghan Speiser |
Alexandra Kelly | Roman Steichen |
Ashleigh Kiggans | Alex Uphold |
Chris Kline Jr. | Ashley Waters |