30 young professionals to be recognized for making a difference in the community
Suburban Journals
August 10, 2010
North County Incorporated (NCI), in partnership with the North County Suburban Journals and Gateway Television News Network, has named this year's "NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties" award recipients.
This outstanding group of up-and-coming professionals and volunteers, all of whom are making a significant difference in the North County area, will be recognized at a luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Sept. 24 at Norwood Hills Country Club.
The award recipients are: Demetrius Adams, Ferguson-Florissant School District; Samuel Anselm, City of Ferguson; David Bahrenburg, IESI Corporation-MO District; Nathan Bennett, Hendel's Market Cafe; Kimberly Braddy, Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce; Sonya Brooks-White, City of Ferguson; Jon Caron, SSM DePaul Health Center; Kimberly Cooper, Community Volunteer (City of Ferguson); Suzanne (Renee) Copithorne-Klyn, Schnucks Pharmacy - Cross Keys; Amy Dittmar, Ed.D., Hazelwood School District;
Jeremy Gettemeier, Handyman Hardware; Anna Gettemeier, Save-A-Lot Food Stores; Joe Gibson, Edward Jones; Jim Heiger, North Technical High School; Jim Hessel, Missouri Department of Natural Resources; Johnny Luter, US Bank; Casey McKnelly, RN, Christian Hospital; W Samatha Newman, Sunti Designs; Sean Orear, Commercial Bank; Ray A. Rice, St. Louis County Police Department;
Anthony Robinson, Ed.D., Ritenour School District; Andrew M. Roth, Express Scripts, Inc.; Lisa Sisco, Boeing Leadership Center; Tiffany Slater, Hazelwood School District; Natissia Smalls, University of Missouri-St. Louis; Gene Stephens, Ferguson-Florissant School District; Darrell Strong, Hazelwood School District; Jason Van Beers, Pattonville School District; Edgar Velazquez, St. Louis County Economic Council; and LaRhonda Wilson, St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley.
"These young business, civic and community leaders are impressive," NCI President/CEO Rebecca Zoll said. "They are excelling in their professions, as well as volunteering for area civic and charitable organizations, and making a difference in our community.
"NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties is our way of saying 'thanks for your contributions.'"
The public is invited to attend the luncheon. Reservations are required; the cost is $37.50 per person. Sponsorship packages are available.
