40 Under 40: Meet the Class of 2023

When we asked readers to nominate the next wave of Roanoke’s leaders, we received a slew of impressive submissions in a variety of categories. Applicants were judged not only on their career achievements but also on their involvement in the community and other factors; with 112 incredible nominees, choosing only 40 was an incredibly difficult decision for our editorial team! 

Meet our Class of 2023 in our latest issue, and learn more about them in our online portion below. 

Thank you to all who nominated, and to every single nominee making a difference in our community. Keep up the great work! Congratulations to our 40 Under 40 Class of 2023! 

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The Class of 2023 is listed in alphabetical order by last name.


Lynsey Allie, 36 / Executive Director, Botetourt County Historical Society


Sandra Aranegui, 39 / Owner, Lover’s Rock Productions


Maury Baker, 29 / Vice President Operations, LewisGale Medical Center


Jessica Beemer, 31 / Assistant Director of Finance & Management Services, Roanoke County


Chad Beheler, 39 / Captain Administrative Division, Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office


Daniel Bremner, 36 / Head Coach, Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs


Benjamin Carlin, 33 / Owner, Super Carlin Brothers, LLC


Jonathan Carlin, 34 / Owner, Super Carlin Brothers, LLC


Melissa Carr, 39 / AP Chemistry Teacher, Roanoke City Public Schools, William Byrd High School


Rachael Clark, 30 / Associate Director of Residence Life & House, Roanoke College


Dr. Alison Clifton, 39 / Assistant Professor of French, Roanoke College


Dr. Zachary Collier, 36 / Assistant Professor, Radford University / President, Collier Research Systems


Kate Failla, 25 / Financial Advisor, Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC


Quiana Fields, 37 / E3+ Lead Teacher, Roanoke City Public Schools


Ashley Fiore, 39 / Chief Business Intelligence Officer, KlariVis


Dr. Laura Garden, DDS, MSD, 36 / Endodontist, Roanoke Endodontics


Henri Gendreau, 29 / Founder/Editor, The Roanoke Rambler


Dionte Hall, 30 / Artist, The Foundry


Sarah Henshaw, 39 / Senior Director, Carilion Clinic


Matthew Hubbard, 38 / Senior Vice President and Market President, American National Bank and Trust


Alexander Jones, 29 / Principal Planner, Roanoke County


Brandon Jones, 37 / System Patient Experience Manager, Carilion Clinic


Dr. Meghan Kamrada, 38 / Clinical Pharmacist: Internal Medicine, Carilion Clinic, Roanoke Memorial Hospital


Dr. Bethany Lackey, 33 / Director, A Tree Planted Collective


Tyler Lyon, 30 / Program Coordinator, Grandin Theatre Film Lab


Anna Muncy, 38 / Business Development Representative, Lawrence Companies


Charlsie Parker, 38 / Main Library Branch Manager, Roanoke Public Libraries


Veronica Perkins, 38 / REALTOR, Realtor Brokered by eXp Realty Roanoke 


Jacquelyn Persiani, 30 / Deputy Sheriff-Sergeant, Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office


Kiesha Preston, 36 / Race and Gender Equality Consultant, Freelance


Branden Robertson, 33 / Director of Quality and Patient Safety, Carilion Clinic


Morgan Romeo, 36 / Executive Director, Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board


Jordan Ryan, 38 / PGA Golf Pro, Head Golf Pro, Hunting Hills Country Club


Cody Sexton, 34 / Assistant Town Manager/Treasurer, Town of Vinton


Ranelle Simmons, 37 / Owner, AvenueBlack and Rescue Systems, Inc.


Brandon Stinnett, 35 / Owner, The Lazy Bulldog Food Truck and Bistro


Tyler Thomas, 33 / Executive Chef & General Manager, The River & Rail Restaurant / Owner, Yard Bull Meats / Owner, High Water Management


Jennifer Tortora, 39 / Director of Career Services and Employer Engagement, Virginia Tech, Pamplin College of Business


Brittany Turman, 36 / Senior Virtual Events Manager, Optum / Owner & President, Turman Digital LLC


Dr. Lauren Vistarakula, OTD, OTR/L, ADHD-RSP, 32 / Owner & Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Kidable Therapy


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