CBT's 20 Under 40 Class of 2009

March 20,2009

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

Jay Alexander
Vice President
Commercial Banking
Commerce Bank

Jason Becking

Jason Becking
Administration
Miller’s Professional Imaging

Brent Beshore

Brent Beshore
Owner, Pure Marketing, Event Solutions, Arable Entertainment

Clay Bethune

Clay Bethune
President/Owner
Enet Payroll Services

Jerry Dowell

Jerry Dowell
Deputy Lieutenant Governor
Lieut. Governor Peter Kinder

Cameron Dunafon

Cameron Dunafon
Senior Vice President
Dunafon Enterprises

Benjamin Gakinya

Benjamin Gakinya
Managing Director
Parkade Center

Alex George

Alex George
Principal
George Law Firm

Mike Grellner

Mike Grellner
Broker-Salesperson
Plaza Real Estate-Commercial

Michelle Kemp

Michelle Kemp
Director of Career Services & Student Success
William Woods University

Todd McCubbin

Todd McCubbin
Executive Director & Associate
Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations
Mizzou Alumni Association

Mike Messer

Mike Messer
Agent
Shelter Insurance

Jack Miller

Jack Miller
President
True Media

David Nivens

David Nivens
Owner
Midwest Computech
TruMark Services

Josh Oxenhandler

Josh Oxenhandler
Attorney at Law
Tofle, & Oxenhandler, Attorneys, P.C.

Jennifer Perlow

Jennifer Perlow
Owner
PS: Gallery

Kate Pitzer

Kate Pitzer
Attorney at Law
Van Matre, Harrison, Volkert, and Hollis, P.C.

David Tyson Smith

David Tyson Smith
Founder and Partner
Smith and Parnell, LLC

David Townsend

David Townsend
President and CEO
Agents National Title Insurance Company formerly (Farmers National Title)

Lindsay Lopez

Lindsay Lopez
Senior Director of Development
Columbia College

Sue Yun

Sue Yun
Coordinator of Diversity Programs
Trulaske College of Business