Young Professionals Initiative announces 2024 40 Under Forty

August 24, 2024

The Young Professionals Initiative of Northwest Louisiana, a program of the Greater Shreveport Chamber, is pleased to announce the 40 Under Forty Class of 2024.

“We are thrilled to reveal this year’s prestigious Forty Under 40 class. This remarkable group representsthe brightest, most innovative leaders who are shaping the future across their industries,” shared YPI40 Under Forty Chair, Victor Thomas. “Their dedication, passion, and trailblazing accomplishments aretruly inspiring. I am beyond excited to work with this group of dynamic individuals, and I look forward toseeing how they will continue to drive change and make an impact in our community. Their collectivecontributions will undoubtedly influence the next generation of leaders.”

The 40 Under Forty Awards honor forty professionals under the age of 40 who have excelled in theircareers, education, professional development, community leadership, and volunteer efforts. One honoree is chosen out of the 40 to receive the Young Professional of the Year Award for exemplary effort in each category and will be announced at the 40 Under Forty Awards Gala on December 6th, 2024, at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino.

“YPI is proud to lead this program each year and honor young professionals who are making a noticeableimpact in our community,” said Alex Einerson, YPI Chair. “The executive committee dedicates theirresources to make this an incredible celebration for all of the honorees and we are thankful for thesupport of the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce who make this possible.”

The 2024 40 Under Forty honorees are:

  • Madeline Barclay – LSU Health Shreveport

  • Faron Blaney – Sagacity Solutions LLC

  • Hannah Bourque – Bonvenu Bank

  • Kasey Brown – Hancock Whitney Bank

  • Victoria Charles – Victory Heartsaver Academy

  • Kalli Combs – Social Pal Kal

  • Alexandria Coner – KSLA News 12

  • Marcus Dawson – Action Mobility Services

  • Matthew Dixon – Shreveport Police Department

  • Kristina Douglas – City of Shreveport- Office of the City Attorney

  • Drayden Dunn – Envision Media & Marketing

  • Raavin Evans – United Way of Northwest Louisiana

  • Megan Flavin – LSU Health Shreveport – School of Allied Health

  • Talicia Gaskin – Brentwood Hospital

  • Jessica Hall – Northwestern State University Child & Family Network

  • Anjelica Hart – Southern University at Shreveport

  • Matthew Hefner – Willis Knighton Health

  • Ida Henderson – Henderson Construction Services, Inc

  • Kysianna James – Department of Defense

  • Craig Johnson – Lifeologie Counseling Agency

  • Garrett Johnson – Community Foundation of North Louisiana

  • Spencer Lamb – Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC

  • Matthew Lee – Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea

  • Michelle Lindholm – Caddo Career & Technology Center (Caddo Parish School Board)

  • Kyle Loyd – The Colony House of Flowers

  • Thomas Jacob Maddox – Benton Fire District #4

  • Kanya Michelle – Shreveport Biscuit Company / Local Market on Line Ave

  • Exzavia Mitchell – Shreveport Regional Arts Council

  • Angela Myles – Louisiana State University Shreveport

  • Mary Oates – House of Carpets and Lighting

  • Nick Oliver – Regions Bank

  • Jordan Pearson – Forte & Tablada, Inc.

  • Whittney Polley – The Providence House

  • Laurie Priftis – LSU Health Sciences Foundation

  • Deborah Smith – Louisiana State University Health Science Shreveport

  • Michelle Sorrells – Charter Schools USA – Louisiana, Magnolia School of Excellence

  • Emily Watkins – Pediatric Therapy Partners

  • Jonathan Wheelis – Chesapeake Energy

  • Jacinda White – Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office

  • Allison Youngblood – Seeds in Action Community Health Care, Inc.