2010 Honorees

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Aaron Amidon, Owner, Cutter's Point Coffee

Sean Armentrout, Director CFC, United Way Pierce County

Jayme Arries, Manager Chick, Three Chicks Catering, Inc.

Koree Baker, Finance Director, Lakewood Fire Department

Mike Campbell, PGA Head Professional, Olympia Country and Golf Club

Rachel Cardwell, Community Engagement Manager, University of Puget Sound

Steve Crosby, Senior Vice President/COO, Harborstone Credit Union

Mike Giesy DDS, Giesy Family & Implant Dentistry

Jon  Graef, Tacoma Pierce County Sports Commission

Chris Green, Economic Development Specialist, Pierce County EDB

Janelle Guthrie, Communications Director, Office of State Attorney General

Travis Hull, President, Mechanical and Control Services

Aaron Jacobs, Owner Reel Extras, LLC

Brooke Johnson, Attorney, Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP

Angela Jossy, Artist Extraordinairre

Tyler Kalberg, Advertising Manager, Russell Investments

Andrea Keikkala, Executive Director, Kent Chamber of Commerce

Dean Kelly, Director of TRiO and Education Programs, Metropolitan Development Council

Brian Koning OD, Olympia Vision Clinic

Clayton Kreuger, Director of Marketing & Communications, Farrelli's Wood Fire Pizza

Chelsea Levy, Metropolitan Development Manager, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce

Kelly McDonald, Marketing and Events Manager, YWCA

Zach Miller, Owner, Northwest Restaurant Enterprises

Tad Monroe, Pastor, Urban Grace

Chelsea  Muller, Program Manager, Rebuilding Together South Sound

Christy Pelland, Owner, C. Pelland Photography

Noah Reandeau, Governmental Affairs Consultant, Gordon Thomas Honeywell

Mike Reid, Business and Property Developer, Port of Olympia

Derrick Rhayn, Development/Communications Officer, Tacoma Community House

Jon Rossman, Business Marketing, Business Internet Services/Topia Technology

Mike  Runion, C.E.E., 7 Seas Brewing

David Stickland, Event Services Coordinator, Clover Park Technical College

Adam Tiegs, Owner, Adam's DJ Service

Kelley Valdez, Community Connections Manager, Garfield Book Company at PLU

Monique Valenzuela Trudnowski, Co-owner Adriatic Grill

Lisa Voso, Attorney at Law, Motivational Speaker, Voso Impact

Julie Washburn, Executive Director, Washington Food Coalition

Glen Weiman, Designer, SiteCrafting

Marianne Wombacher, Architectural Designer, BCRA

Amber Thiel, Co_founder, The Healthy Edge

(Honorees listed in alphabetical order with titles and company affiliations at the time of their selection.)

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.



PUBLICATION - A special publication was included in the BE profiling the 2010 - 40 Under Forty. Individual copies are available for purchase by contacting circulation.


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

• Hometown Property Management Hometown Property Management is centrally located in Olympia and locally owned. Established in 1998, to serve a growing need for a professional property management company that specializes in residential. We provide services to investment property owners for, leasing, contract administration and accounting. Listed below are a few of the many services included: Rent collection, Provide/supervise maintenance, Payment of all bills, 7 days a week and 24 hours a day on call services. Hometown Property Management Inc. has been in business in the community for over 11 years. Andrew Barkis and Daniela Anderson purchased the company in 2004. In the last 4 years the company has doubled its portfolio of homes managed to over 900 homes.

Supporting Sponsors:

• Comcast was founded in 1963 as a single-system cable operation of 1,200 subscribers. Since then we've grown to be the nation's leading provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services with 24.4 million cable customers, 14.7 million high-speed Internet customers and 6.1 million digital voice customers in 39 states and the District of Columbia.

• Eisenhower Carlson, PLLC - Eisenhower Stands Out from the Crowd. What makes Eisenhower different? For one thing, longevity. We've been serving clients - including businesses, business people and high-net-worth individuals - for more than 90 years. We're a stable firm. In an era when lawyers regularly jump from one firm to another, virtually all our partners have been at Eisenhower for many years. We're collaborative, too. When appropriate, our lawyers team up to efficiently solve your legal problems. Choosing a law firm can be difficult, because at first many firms seem so similar. But scratch the surface, and you'll find real differences.

• Rusty George of Rusty George Creative says that after years of working in a bland cubicle environment, he wanted his office to be a place that makes you feel like a 10-year-old again. This small design firm has been on the crest of Tacoma's revitalization wave, and its environment of creativity and outside thinking has been of utmost importance not only in transforming the face of the city, but in attracting and retaining the kind of talent that knows how to do it.

Contributing Sponsor:

• Since 1970, Rolf M. Simons, owner of Rolf's Import Auto Service, has consistently put into practice quality, honest service and repair for his customers. Rolf goes out of his way to ensure that his customers receive the best in automotive service. With the addition of his son Mark Simons in 2001, these practices continue, as well as new customer service techniques and promotions.

• TLB Events is a boutique Event Management & Decor Design Firm, located in Gig Harbor WA. We specialize in custom tailored events: Corporate/Non-Profit/Weddings. From designing the atmosphere, managing every detail or taking on a specific supporting role, our focus: the little details that create the big picture. We consider it an honor to be a part of moments that have one opportunity to make their mark. With an infusion of branding and style, a commitment to keep each event original and true to the vision of the client, we strive to produce quality experiences sure to hit all the senses. Event success comes from working as a team. At TLB Events, we are proud to wear the colors of our clients, dedicated to seeing the process through and aspire to surpass all expectations.
  

Event partners:

• Varsity Grill - Varsity Grill, Downtown Tacoma's destination for food, friends and sports is open and ready to rock. Located in downtown Tacoma at 1114 Broadway (in the old Jillian's location), Varsity Grill boasts a menu of steaks and grilled favorites, mixed with fresh salads and a large selection of burgers and sandwiches.

• AA Party Rentals - is a premier party rental company of the Pacific Northwest for an intimate dinner party for two, business function, or a charity event. AA Party Rentals provides the highest quality merchandise, experienced, knowledgeable, and service oriented staff.
  

• 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.
  

• Savi Day Spa, Murano Hotel is one of Tacoma's priemer day spas providing personal care and cosmetic services since 1988. Highly regarded treatments and impeccable customer care add celebrations at the spa. Express treatements serve the fast paced world especially business clients.

• Dane Gregory Meyer - Dane Meyer is a West Coast photographer based in the Seattle-Tacoma, WA area. He has been shooting commercially since 1988. In the last decade, his work has focused on interiors, architecture and people. He has served many leading businesses, organizations, architects, designers, developers, contractors, artisans, artists, publications, and ad agencies. His work has often resulted in both regional and national awards for his clients.

• Black Tie Espresso Catering's fully equipped, professional espresso bar lends a sense of sophistication to any event. We will help create a unique and memorable experience, whether it's an open house, corporate event, or private party.

If your business is interested in aligning itself with a young, active and affluent sector of the South Sound, please consider sponsorship opportunities of the 2010 - 40 Under Forty program. For more information please contact us.