Every other year, the Columbia Business Times sponsors the 20 under 40 Awards. The Class of 2009 is a well-rounded, well-balanced group of young movers and shakers that mirrors the essence of Columbia’s business community.
The award is given to men and women under the age of 40 for their achievements in business and dedication to our community. The award winner possesses talent, ambition, passion, achievement and leadership. Nominations came from business associates, friends, employers and previous award winners.
Jay Alexander
Vice President
Commercial Banking
Commerce Bank
Jason Becking
Administration
Miller’s Professional Imaging
Brent Beshore
Owner, Pure Marketing, Event Solutions, Arable Entertainment
Clay Bethune
President/Owner
Enet Payroll Services
Jerry Dowell
Deputy Lieutenant Governor
Lieut. Governor Peter Kinder
Cameron Dunafon
Senior Vice President
Dunafon Enterprises
Benjamin Gakinya
Managing Director
Parkade Center
Alex George
Principal
George Law Firm
Mike Grellner
Broker-Salesperson
Plaza Real Estate-Commercial
Michelle Kemp
Director of Career Services & Student Success
William Woods University
Todd McCubbin
Executive Director & Associate
Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations
Mizzou Alumni Association
Mike Messer
Agent
Shelter Insurance
Jack Miller
President
True Media
David Nivens
Owner
Midwest Computech
TruMark Services
Josh Oxenhandler
Attorney at Law
Tofle, & Oxenhandler, Attorneys, P.C.
Jennifer Perlow
Owner
PS: Gallery
Kate Pitzer
Attorney at Law
Van Matre, Harrison, Volkert, and Hollis, P.C.
David Tyson Smith
Founder and Partner
Smith and Parnell, LLC
David Townsend
President and CEO
Agents National Title Insurance Company formerly (Farmers National Title)
Lindsay Lopez
Senior Director of Development
Columbia College
Sue Yun
Coordinator of Diversity Programs
Trulaske College of Business
