Detroit City Wire

The Detroit Regional Chamber has announced that several individuals from its member companies have been included in Crain’s Detroit Business’ 40 Under 40 list. The annual recognition highlights young leaders under the age of 40 who are making significant contributions in their industries and communities.

According to the Chamber, the honorees represent a variety of roles, including chief executive officers, founders, innovators, and community advocates. The organization noted the importance of recognizing rising leaders for their ongoing impact.

The following individuals from member companies were named to this year’s list:

Barry Blackwell, Manager of Community Relations at Henry Ford Health; Francesca Eid, Vice President of Experience at Bedrock LLC; Amanda Elias, Executive Chairman at Ford Motor Co.; Maher Faik, Principal at Rehmann; Nile Heron, Senior Director of Tech-based Entrepreneurship at TechTown Detroit; Justine Johnson, Chief Mobility Officer at Michigan Economic Development Corp.; Tarun Kajeepeta, Co-founder and Principal at Piquette Partners and Partner and Associate Director at Boston Consulting Group; Brandon Lee, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President at United Way for Southeastern Michigan; Donny Lucaj, Partner at Plante Moran; Chauncey C. Mayfield II, Partner at Honigman LLP; Gabe Rodriguez-Garriga, Vice President of Strategy and Environmental Analysis at Barton Malow Co.; Ally Smith, Chief Marketing Officer at Emagine Entertainment Inc.; and Mithcell Zajac, Attorney and Shareholder at Butzel Long.

“Crain’s 40 Under 40 recognizes rising leaders making a lasting impact across industries and communities. The honorees range from chief executive officers and founders to innovators and community advocates, each under the age of 40.”

The Chamber extended its congratulations to all those recognized for their achievements.