2009 Honorees

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Congratulations to the 2009 40 Under Forty Honorees!

Dominic Accetturo,  Associate Vice President, GVA Kidder Mathews
Jason Adams, Vice President - Revenue Cycle, MultiCare Health System
Sam  Armour, Owner/CPA, Armour Vickerman PLLC
Tammi Barber, Owner, TLB Events, LLC
Ryan Betz, Resource Development Director, Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County
Mark Bigelow, Government Affairs Associate, Olympia Master Builders
Michael Block, Vice President / Branch Manager, Columbia Bank
Jamie Chase, Principal and Instigator of Goodness, Credit Union Strategic Planning
Kristen Corning Bedford, Director of Community Programs, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
Zale Crawford, Senior Financial Planner, MetLife's Financial Planning Division
Cory Duffy, VP of Operations, Washington Restaurant Group
Angela French, Resource Development Director, United Way of Lewis County
Christine Gleason, Community & Media Services Manager, Tacoma Public Utilities
AJ Gordon, Managing Partner, Gordon Financial Group, Inc.
Ed Griffin, President, Hardcastle Entertainment
William Hanawalt, Executive Director, Peace Community Center
Matthew Jarvis, President, Jarvis Financial
Shawn Jennison, Producer/Writer, Clover Park Technical College
Brian Kerr, President/Dentist, Brian Kerr DMD, PS
Christopher Kodama, Medical Director, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
MultiCare Health System
Robert Krause, General Manager, Maxim Healthcare Services Inc.
Jennifer Kubista, Director, Athletics & Activities, Tacoma School District
Liz Lamb-Ferro, Communications Manager, American Cancer Society
Kristina Liljengren Walker, Associate I, EnviroIssues
Scott Limoli, CPA/Shareholder, Ryan Jorgenson & Limoli, PS
Melanie Manista-Rushforth, Development Director, Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children
Jemima McCullum, Real Estate Lawyer, Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
De Meyers, Principal,  Rusty George Creative
Jannae Mitton Jolibois, Account Manager, First AmericanTitle and Escrow
Ian Morrison, Deputy Director of Outreach, Office of Governor Chris Gregoire
Jane Park, CEO, Julep Nail Parlor
Felix Peguero, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Jennifer Robbins, Owner, J. Robbins Florist
Tyler Shillito, Attorney, Maher Ahrens Foster Shillito, PLLC
Bett Simpson Lucas, Sales Manager, Sound Refining
Miguel Stansberry, Police Officer, Lacey Police Department
Elliot Stockstad, Director of the National Mentoring Project, Northwest Leadership Foundation
Timothy Stokes, Executive VP for Academic and Student Affairs, Tacoma Community College
Alex Trettin, President, Travel Leaders
Joseph Zehnder, Attorney, McGavick Graves, P.S.

PROGRAM - The Business Examiner's 40 Under Forty program recognizes outstanding South Sound business and community leaders under the age of 40. A panel of alumni reviews the candidates to provide the BE direction in the selection of the 40.

Each class of 40 Under Forty represents the diversity of the South Sound and includes those who have had great accomplishments and made significant contributions to their businesses, industries and communities.

All 2009 honorees receive generous gifts from our event partners.

PUBLICATION - A special publication is included in the July 20th issue of the BE profiling the 2009 - 40 Under Forty. Individual copies are available for purchase by contacting circulation.

EVENT- 2009 honorees, alumni and their guests are invited to a private reception.

2009 Honorees have complimentary admission and may purchase tickets for additional guests. Each alum may purchase tickets for themselves and guests.

Date: Wednesday July 15, 2009

Location: The Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, Downtown Tacoma

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

OUR VALUED SPONSORS - This event would not be possible without the financial support and dedication of our sponsors.

Presenting Sponsor

• BECU is Washington's leading and largest credit union. For nearly 75 years, BECU has been, and continues, to be, a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution that members can trust and where they will always experience the best value and service. With no outside stockholders, extra earnings are returned to our members in the form of great rates, fewer fees, and a full range of financial services for individuals and small businesses.

Supporting Sponsor

• Puget Sound Energy is Washington state's largest and oldest energy utility, serving more than 1 million electric customers and nearly 750,000 natural gas customers, primarily in the vibrant Puget Sound region. The region has experienced dramatic change during Puget Sound Energy's 134-year history, but one thing has remained constant: PSE's focus on safe, reliable, low-cost energy service. The company's commitment to serving communities, to helping make them better places to live and work, is as steadfast as ever.

Contributing Sponsors

• Rolf's Import Auto Services specializes in German vehicles as well as other European makes. They offer personalized service at a fair price. They offer online appointment scheduling, fleet service, along with oil change reminders, technician recommended reminders, and scheduled maintenance reminders.
• Rusty George Creative supervises a highly skilled staff of artists, designers, and new media experts.  He has spearheaded successful branding and implemented marketing strategies for many companies in a variety of industries from local and county government to manufacturing, service and events facilities.
  

Event Partners

• AA Party Rentals A premier party rental company of the Pacific Northwest. Whether you're planning an intimate dinner party for two, business function, or a charity event, they provide the highest quality merchandise, experienced, knowledgeable, and service oriented staff.
• El Gaucho - A must for locals, this flagship Mackay restaurant offers guests a dining event that is, in a word, extraordinary, and in two words, Simply Legendary. Renowned for its table side preparations of Caesar salad, bananas foster, and 28-Day Dry-Aged Certified Angus Beef® Prime Steaks, and loved for its intimate ambiance.
• Hardcastle Entertainment, Inc The core of our company is providing quality disc jockey services. Entertain your guests! 20 - 20,000 people, whatever your event, we take care of you. Benefit Auctions, Company Parties, Seminars, and even School Dances. Our specialty is audio, visual, and disc jockey services. Talk to us about your wishes, needs, your budget, and we'll help you plan the most effective event for your budget.
• J Robbins Florist Jennifer Robbins has been designing inspired flowers for weddings and events for over a decade.
  Her fresh, fun outlook, boundless creativity and can-do attitude puts her clients at ease and provides the assurance that their special day will exceed all expectations.
• Savi Day Spa has been providing personal care and cosmetic services since our inception in 1988. At Savi, we strive to exceed our guest's expectations with our delightful day spa and boutique. At the core, our relationship with our guest continues to be our treasured award.
  

If your business is interested in aligning themselves with a young, active and affluent sector of the South Sound, please consider sponsorship opportunities of the 2009 - 40 Under Forty program. For more information please contact us.