40Under40: Forty Of The Region’s Best And Brightest Under 40

Traverse City Business News
September 2021

Following is TCBN’s 15th annual list of the 40 most influential regional leaders under age 40.

This list recognizes individuals in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie and Kalkaska counties under the age of 40 whose professional and community efforts during this past year had the most impact on their community, the region and the economy.

The 2021 class is comprised of 24 women and 16 men, and more than half are new to the list. Who inspires these rising stars professionally, what is their next big thing and what does their biggest fan have to say about them?

A panel of judges reviewed the submissions and chose the 40 influencers out of 100-plus nominations from the community. The panel included K.K. Trucco, vice president of recruiting for Hagerty; Damian Lockhart, first vice president/financial advisor, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Traverse City; Benjamin Marentette, Traverse City clerk and past 40Under40 recipient; Warren Call, president/CEO of Traverse Connect and past 40Under40 recipient; Luke Haase, publisher of the TCBN, Northern Express and The Ticker; Lynda Wheatley, executive editor of the Northern Express; and Gayle Neu, contributing editor of the TCBN.

Many thanks to Hagerty, again this year’s signature sponsor. Watch for 2022 nomination information in the TCBN and The Ticker starting next spring.

2021 Winners: