meet the 40 under 40
AJ Hernandez
President and CEO at YMCA of Greater Montgomery
Alan Reeves
Vice President of Finance at Jim Wilson and Associates
Ali Morgan-Pieper
Marketing Specialist at Guardian Credit Union
Andrew Stieb
Tourism Manager at City of Wetumpka
Ashley Burke
Client Accounting Services Senior Associate at Warren Averett
Ashley Johnson
Founder/Executive Director at The Pivot Path
Brian Smith
General Manager at Eastdale Mall
Brittany Batrez
Operations Manager at Absolute Termite & Pest Control
Bryishun Pernell
Communications Marketing Director for the Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Cecilia Garnier
Chief Executive Officer and Founder at the Children’s Museum of Montgomery
Channing Allen
Vice President of Sales and Development at Shaw Technology
Cliff Goolsby
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Baptist Medical Center East
Courtney Lowry
Realtor at REMAX Cornerstone Plus
Erica Bailey
Principal at Jackson Thornton
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Harrison Bell
Lead Pastor at Saint James Church
Hope Eakins
Digital Marketing Coordinator at AlaCOMP
Ikeem Means
Director of the RSA-1 Deferred Compensation Plan
James Hicks
Chef De Cuisine at Ravello Ristorante
Jasmine Allen
Owner and Lead Event Planner at Party On Purpose
Jessica Jordin
Firefighter/Paramedic at Millbrook Fire Department
Jessica Powell
Senior Manager of Brand Engagement and Realtor® at New Waters Realty
Jonathan McCall
Tenant Rep Broker at Moore Company Realty
Jordan Halloran
Wealth Advisor at MAX Credit Union
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Kayla Bass
Deputy Director at the Alabama League of Municipalities
LaCorey Boyd
Associate Broker at Garth Realty Group
LaTonya Sibley
CTE Director at Montgomery Public Schools
Marche` Johnson
Montgomery City Councilwoman & Financial Services Representative
Matthew Poole
General Manager at Froggy Bottom Growers
Matthew Smith
HR Specialist III and Workforce Recruiter at Hyundai Power Transformers Workforce
Melissa Warnke
Director of Communications at the Alabama State Bar
Nick Bishop
Architect and Project Manager at Seay, Seay & Litchfield Architects
Nickole Gafford
Branding Specialist at LogoBranders
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Dr. Rehan Sarmad
Hematologist and Oncologist at Montgomery Cancer Center
Dr. Samuel Bush
Pediatric Dentist, Owner and CEO at Bush Pediatric Dentistry
Sarah Darden
Passenger Experience Supervisor at Montgomery Regional Airport
Sean Sabel
President and CEO at Sabel Steel
Shani Crayton
Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing at ASU
Shannen O’Leary
Qualifying Broker at 334 Property Management
Shelecia Robinson
Executive Assistant to Mayor Steven L. Reed
William Pierce
Broker and Property Director at Real Estate Southeast
Professional, Personal & Community Growth
The 2025 40 Under 40 List celebrates influential leaders who are shaping the future of Central Alabama’s business community. These accomplished professionals stand out for their expertise, entrepreneurial mindset and strong commitment to creating a positive impact in our local communities. Their contributions reflect the dedication, innovation and hard work that continue to drive our region’s growth.
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