This year’s fantastic 40

It’s difficult to describe a successful career in just a few short paragraphs, but every December that’s what Prairie Business publishes – 40 miniature biographies of accomplished individuals, all under the age of 40.

As in years past, Prairie Business staff is excited about those named to this year’s 40 Under 40 list.

They come from a wide variety of backgrounds and industries, all of them with impressive credentials. What especially stood out to me was not only how busy these young professionals are in their industry, but how much they seem to cram into their daily and weekly schedules on top of their busy work demands.

Take a look and see. Most, if not all, juggle a fair amount on their plates between work, family, church, committees and board meetings, and community and volunteer work. And yet the examples reinforce the belief that these individuals are just right for the 40 Under 40 list. A person has to be busy in work and in life to become accomplished. Success doesn’t happen by being idle.

Something else: Despite their busyness these individuals seem genuinely happy about their positions and accomplishments, as they should be. It goes to show that contentment, both with oneself and the person’s career, is another factor of success.

Some may say they are happy because of their success. While it may indeed go both ways, it is not difficult to imagine that happiness and contentment come before much success.

Prairie Business congratulates all of this year’s winners, and thanks those who nominated them. We also appreciate those who were nominated but did not make the list. We realize they, too, are accomplished and contribute much to the region, helping to make it a great place to live and work.

And that’s the other neat thing about the 40 Under 40 list – it publishes every year. So if a person nominated this year did not make the list, and if they are still within the appropriate age bracket, feel free to nominate them again next time.

Until then, enjoy reading about this year’s recipients. They are, in a word, fantastic!

As always, thanks for reading!

Andrew Weeks

I look forward to hearing from you at aweeks@prairiebusinessmagazine.com or 701-780-1276.

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KORRIE WENZEL

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STACI LORD

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ANDREW WEEKS

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BETH BOHLMAN

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