Greater Topeka's 20 Under 40 was established by the Jayhawk Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America to recognize 20 Topeka professionals under the age of 40 for their excellence in their professions and service to the Topeka community. The purpose of this award is to connect older and younger professionals, and to encourage younger generations to be involved in the community. The selection process includes a nomination, an application and a selection committee review score that is based on:
personal and professional goals leadership professional experience community involvement The selection committee included the following individuals: Chief Greg Bailey, Topeka Fire Department | Paul Bossert, Premier Employment Professionals Carly Boswell, Washburn Leadership Institute | Shelly Buhler, County Commissioner Marsha Corrasco Cooper, Washburn Leadership Institute | Garry Cushinberry, CoreFirst Bank & Trust John Dicus, Capitol Federal Savings | Angie Haggard, Valeo Behavioral Health Care Nancy Johnson, Community Resources Council | Jennifer Kirmse, Educational Credit Union Richard Liedtke, Washburn University | Jim Ogle, WIBW-TV | Marsha Pope, Topeka Community Foundation Diana Ramirez, Express Employment Professionals | Larry Riggins, WIBW Radio | Angel Romero, Fast Forward Greg Schwerdt, Schwerdt Design Group | Marsha Sheahan, Great Topeka Chamber of Commerce Kathy Smith, ARTConnect | Lisa Stubbs, Security Benefit | Dr. Julie Swift, Topeka Periodontics Marlou Wegener, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation | Patrick Wood, Topeka 501 School Board On the following pages, get to know the 20 talented individuals selected for the 2012 20 Under 40.
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Winter 2012
TK...Topeka's Business Magazine