Leaders Under 40

Help us recognize leaders!

We see the difference you're making in the Stillwater community and we want to recognize you and others for those contributions. Young Professionals of Stillwater began Leaders Under 40 (previously Emerging Leaders) to celebrate the accomplishments of those who are making a difference in Stillwater - personally, professionally and civically. Leaders may be nominated by themselves or others. If you live and/or work in Stillwater, and you are under 40, you are invited to apply to be recognized as a dynamic, young community leader. 

Chamber staff and YPS board members are eligible for the award. To create equity for the awards, all judging is blind and the judges are not associated with the Chamber staff or YPS board.  Applicants who move on to round two will be notified by September 27th to the email provided. By submitting this application, you are agreeing to sign up for the free YPS membership and communications. 

We hope that you will join us as we recognize these leaders and celebrate the accomplishments of all of our nominees. 

 

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Top Leaders Under 40

2022

Melinda Bell, Cochran Bell

Mik Bowlan, Payne County Pride Association

Courtney Callison, Payne County Election Board

Heather Houle, The Saville Center

Allison Keys, Wooden Nickel

Baleigh Mansfield, Legacy Village

Maggie McCracken, Stillwater Chamber of Commerce

Kylie Moulton, Oklahoma Department of CareerTech

Lauren Sneed, Stillwater Martial Arts

Tyler Sparks, Stillwater Fire Department

2021

Haley Annuschat,

Exchange Bank

Irissa Baxter-Luper,

Oklahoma State University

Colt Chandler,

Oklahoma State Police Department

Cali Crissup,

Social 174

Kane Mach,

Stillwater Public Schools

Christian Oldham,

Oklahoma Community Credit Union

Sarah Priest,

PartnerSource

Candace Robinson,

Farmers Insurance

Crystal Wilson,

Oklahoma State University

Clyde Wilson,

Oklahoma State University

 2019                    2018                                2017                                      

Cody Manuel,

Stillwater Police Department
 

  Robby Branscum, 
Stillwater Public Schools
 

Heather Anderson, 
Stillwater Public Schools

 

Aubrie Bowlan,

Oklahoma State University
 

 

Camaron Dearinger, 
DEARINGERS 

 

Marshall Baker, 
Oklahoma State University

 

Brittany Federko,

University Community & Credit Union
 

  Trenton Inselman, 
Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
 

John Mark Day,
Oklahoma State University

 

Tommy Hall,

Aspen Custom Electronics
 

  Deann McKeever, 
Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
 

Alex Evers,
Stillwater Martial Arts

 

Cathy Kindt,

Stillwater Medical
 

 

Chelsea Smith,
Stillwater Medical Center

 

Justin Hazzard,
Meridian Technology Center

 

Bryan Langford-Loftis,

Loftis-Wetzel Insurance
 

 

Josh Taylor,
Oklahoma State University

 

Kirsten Hoffman,
Interworks

 

Anastasia Mendoza,

Stillwater Public Schools
 

 

Jonathan Udoka,
Udoka Law

 

Megan Horton,
Oklahoma State University

 

Michelle Nabors,

Harrison and Mecklenburg Law
 

 

John Wedlake,
Stillwater Neurology 

 

Rachel Pickens,
Oklahoma Land Lady

 

Hailey Payne,

Oklahoma State University Foundation
 

  Shannon Williams,
Greige Goods
 

Steve Ruby,
Oklahoma State University

 

Erin Portman,

Oklahoma State University
 

  Allison Wilson,
Allison J. Wilson Law
 

Katie Roberts,
Cimarron Medical Services

 
   

 

 

Becky Taylor,
TSET Healthy Living

 
        Aaron Wilson,
Wilson Auto Family
 

2016                                 2015                                       2014

Robyn Baker, 
OSU Foundation
 

Jeremy Bale, 
Aspen Coffee

 

Mae Badiyan, 
The Blo Bar Salon & Spa

Damon Blalack, 
Red Dirt International 
Film Festival

 

Matt Beck, 
Oklahoma State University

 

Shawna Goodwin, 
Oklahoma State University
Museum of Art

Mario Borunda, 
Oklahoma State University
 

Brad Essary,
Red Rock Bakery

 

Will Joyce, 
Interworks

Shannon Cunningham, 
Northern Oklahoma College
 

Marcy Luter,
Meridian Technology Center

 

Dave Shideler, 
Oklahoma State University

Tara Depperschmidt,
RCB Bank

 

Amanda McCabe,
Oklahoma State University

 

Daniel Thrasher,
 Bank SNB

Kari Easson,
Stillwater Medical Center

 

Trish McPeek,
Oklahoma State University
Alumni Association

 

Angela Vivar, 
OSU RISE

Dawn Lindsley,
Oklahoma Department of Career 
& Technology Education

 

Brenda L. Morales,
Oklahoma State University

 

Mindy Walthall,
Oklahoma State University
Career Services

Justin Minges,
Stillwater Chamber of Commerce

 

Kari Pratt,
Oklahoma State University

 

Cody Whittenburg,
 City of Stillwater

Miguel Najera,
Stillwater Police Department
 

Jillianne Tebow,
Central Electric Cooperative

 

Mark Wilkins, 
Oklahoma State University

Chef Tiffany Poe,
Oklahoma State University
 

Carrie Walling,
Stillwater Medical Center

 

Jeremy Zweiacker,
Oklahoma Department of Career
and Technology Education

Sara Siems,
Oklahoma State University