2021 20 Under 40: Jerrell Jackson

Jerrell Jackson

Co-Owner of API Elite Raised in a poverty-stricken area, college wasn’t even an afterthought for Jerrell Jackson’s family. But, he’s changing the game.  Jerrell starts his day at API Elite at 4:45 a.m., just in time for the first class at 5 a.m. On top of being an owner of the gym, Jerrell is also […]

2021 20 Under 40: Megan Walters

Megan Walters

Broker/Owner, Homes by Megan, House of Brokers Realty Inc. Co-founder/Co-owner, Camacho Coffee In 2017, when Megan Walters was just 23 years old, she obtained her real estate license, started Homes by Megan, and co-founded Camacho Coffee. Now 26, she has obtained her broker’s license and continues to grow and exceed her personal goals. This journey […]

2021 20 Under 40: Josh Rein

Josh Rein

Head Brewer and Head Cider Maker, Logboat Brewing Company and Waves Cider Company  Josh Rein has a passion for beer and cider — so much so that he often wakes up in the late hours of the night thinking of the finer details of the beverages and how he can improve Logboat Brewing Company and […]

2021 20 Under 40: Megan Thomas

Megan Thomas

Director of General Dentistry Compass Health Network Megan Thomas has childhood memories of volunteering in her dad’s dental office. She remembers providing clerical support and watching her parents’ holistic approach to helping their patients. Now, Megan is achieving her long-term career goal of being in the public health field through her role as dental director […]

2021 20 Under 40: Julia Chisholm

Ambulatory Operations Pharmacy Manager, MU Health Care If Julia Chisholm could do one thing to make Columbia a better place to live, she would provide better access to affordable medications and incentives for wellness.  Affordable prescription medication is one of Julia’s passions. She says: “Most people go to a doctor to get a medication, and […]

2021 20 Under 40: Michael Aslanidis

Co-owner, G&D Steakhouse  Michael Aslanidis’s family is the driving force behind everything he does. In fact, it’s his family that got him where he is today, but specifically, his grandfather, Gus. Over 50 years ago, Gus left his small tobacco farm in Greece to find a better life for his family in the U.S. Although […]

2021 20 Under 40: Sarah Klaassen

Sarah Klaassen

Pastor, Rock Bridge Christian Church  “I begin every day with morning prayers and after that, it depends . . . On a given day, I might show the fire marshal around for our annual building inspection, visit a church member in the hospital, unclog a toilet, draft a sermon, join a social justice strategy session, […]

2021 20 Under 40: Chris Horn

Chris Horn

Reinsurance Manager, Shelter Insurance Chris Horn is a man of honesty and integrity. He’s a devoted husband, father, and friend. And, he relentlessly works to give back to his community. Every day is different for him in his job as reinsurance manager for Shelter Insurance. He and his team of five manage Shelter’s U.S., Caribbean, […]