NCI selects 30 local leaders for honor

Our North County leadership has always been impressive, with our community, civic and business leaders excelling in their professions and supporting worthy causes. Our up-and-coming leaders are no exception, excelling both professionally and in giving back to the community they live or work in.

For the past several months, North County Inc., the North County Journals, News 20 and Trinity Catholic High School have been soliciting the names of leaders in their 30s to be considered for our 2007 NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in Their 30s awards.

We received many great nominations, making the judges' job a tough one. The judges chose the following 30 leaders for their impact on North County through their profession or their community involvement:

* Kim Bakker, SSM DePaul Health Center

* Brett Barger, Lindenwood University

* Adrienne Bland, Ferguson-Florissant School District

* Dan Boyle, Boyle Law Firm

* Ian P. Buchanan, Normandy School District

* Krysti Connelly, St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley

* Tanya Earls, Allied College

* Keith A. English, Bell Electrical Contractors, Florissant councilman

* Randy Gardner, News 20, city of Black Jack

* Mark Giannotti, Venmar Inc.

* Lisa Glarner, SSM DePaul Health Center

* Brian Goldman, Fast Signs

* Diana Gulotta, Hazelwood School District

* Shane Hopper, Ferguson-Florissant School District

* Shannon Howard, Ferguson Community activist, author

* Douglas Littlefield, city of Hazelwood

* Delilah Morkisz, charity volunteer

* Michelle McKee, Christian Hospital

* William Rogers, University of Missouri-St. Louis

* Tasmyn Scarl Front, Challenger Learning Center

* John Shaw, city of Ferguson

* Shawn Short, St. Ann alderman and former police officer

* Brooke Sisco-Holcomb, St. Louis Airport Marriott

* Renee Thomas-Woods, St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley

* Kedra Tolson, University of Missouri-St. Louis

* Ken Trzaska, St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley

* Jon Vogt, Florissant Valley Jaycees, Florissant Valley Chamber of Commerce, Catering to You

* Jamie Welby, Christ Light of Nations Catholic School, founder of the Maggie Welby Foundation for children in need

* Nicole Whitesell, Ferguson-Florissant School District

* Rep. Clint Zweifel, Missouri House of Representatives, Teamsters Local 688.

Rebecca Zoll is executive director of North County Inc.