With 135 nominations this year, we could not have asked for a more impressive group of young professionals in the Roanoke Valley. It is so exciting to know so many are doing so much in our region! From their career achievements, community involvement, accolades and more, choosing only 40 was an incredibly difficult decision for our editorial team.
Meet our Class of 2022 by clicking on their profiles below, featuring nomination information and other info that couldn't fit in print!
We thank every single nominator for their submission, and encourage them to submit again next year. And of course, thank you to every single nominee making a difference in our community. Keep up the amazing work!
The Class of 2022 is listed in alphabetical order by last name.
Josh Amos, 36 / Chief Administrative Officer, Lucas Therapies
Thomas Blaszak, 38 / Owner/Veterinarian, Roanoke Animal Hospital
Ashley Browning, 35 / Vice President for Enrollment Management, Hollins University
Wesley Brugh, 30 / Financial Advisor/Founding Partner, New York Life/Eagle Strategies LLC, DBA, The Conner Group
Kimberly Butterfield, 34 / Extension Agent, Virginia Cooperative Extension - Roanoke
Courtney Campbell, 38 / Retirement Education Specialist, Principal Financial Group
Ariel Clark, 38 / Owner/Class A Contractor, Southwest Restoration
Hannah Curtis, 28 / Media Relations Consultant and Public Information Officer, Carilion Clinic
Justin Davison, 35 / Market Manager, Member One Federal Credit Union
Briana Dickerson, 36 / Community Resource Officer, Roanoke City Police Department
Terry Durkin, 32 / Vice President of Public Policy, Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce
Shane Edgell, 31 / Founder & CEO, EdgellBIM
Thomas D. “Bo” Frith, IV, 33 / Attorney, Frith & Ellerman Law Firm
Matthew R. Goff, 35 / Assistant Professor of Biology, Virginia Western Community College
David Guynn, 37 / Deputy Chief, Roanoke Fire-EMS, City of Roanoke
Rolando Holmes, 28 / Student Engagement Manager, The Foundry
Meredith Hundley, 36 / Director, Research, Planning and Grants, Valleys Innovation Council (an affiliate of Verge)
Joe Kraft, 38 / Owner/Realtor, The Joe Kraft Team
Lisa Linger, 31 / Founder/Director, Mental Health in Motion Dance Company
Jacqui Moore, 37 / School Counselor, ROTEC (Roanoke City Public Schools)
Jonathan Murrill, 34 / Portrait and Mural Artist, Visual Art Instructor, Patrick Henry High School (Roanoke City Public Schools)
Savannah Oaks, 21 / Owner, Wonderous Books & More
Kait Pedigo, 30 / Events Manager, Roanoke Outside Foundation
Brian Powell, 35 / Owner/Sommelier, Wine Gourmet
London Ray-Dykstra, 35 / Owner, Hustle/Haven
Brett Roden, 28 / Producing Artistic Director, Virginia Children’s Theatre
Daniel Sapp, 35 / Emergency Physician, Medical Director, Assistant Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director, LewisGale Medical Center
Leanna Scachetti, 28 / Digital Anchor/Multi-Media Journalist, Podcast Host, WDBJ7
Madeline Sefcik, 27 / Clerk to the Board of Supervisors & Manager of Public Affairs, Franklin County, VA
Kenna Smith, 36 / Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, The Branch Group
Sarah Snider, 34 / CEO, BEAM Diagnostics, Inc.
Rachel Spencer, 39 / Partner/Advertising & PR, Access Advertising & PR
Cameron Terry, 33 / Farmer, Garden Variety Harvests
Isabel Thornton, 39 / Founder/Executive Director, Restoration Housing
Devin Tobin, 29 / Chief Operations Officer, LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
Taylor Tran, 31 / Veterinarian, Emergency Veterinary and Specialty Services of Roanoke
Suzanne Tyler, 38 / Senior Director - Infection Control and Prevention, Carilion Clinic
Kaitlyn Van Buskirk, 28 / Development Officer, Roanoke Higher Education Center Foundation
Kimberly Whiter, 39 / CEO, Elder Care Solutions
Justin Yalung, 38 / Chief Operating Officer, Inorganic Ventures