CentrAL INC! 40 Under 40 Class of 2023

Our “40 under 40” list is diverse, but there are common threads. Every member of this group has attained a high level of professional success. Yet that alone didn’t earn them this spotlight. They do more than a good job. They build. They connect. They influence. They inspire. They trailblaze. They lead. And with proven commitment to their careers AND their community, they’re the top 40 locals under age 40 making noticeable and noteworthy positive impacts in the River Region.

Abby Basinger, Goodwyn Mills Cawood

Abby Basinger is responsible for developing and managing public relations, employee communications, community outreach and more at Goodwyn Mills Cawood. 

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Aigner Kolom, Beasley Allen Law Firm

Aigner Kolom is an attorney in Beasley Allen’s mass torts section focusing on defective pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices and cosmetic devices. 

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Alyssa Rivera, Vintage Hospitality Group

Alyssa Rivera is responsible for the full cycle of events held at or catered by any Vintage Hospitality Group location. 

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Amerika Blair, Fair and Just Prosecution

Amerika Blair’s role with Fair and Just Prosecution involves operations management, internal communications strategy, outreach and advocacy and more. 

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Andrew Thrash, Montgomery Antiques & Interiors

Andrew Thrash handles the day-to-day operations of the Montgomery Antiques & Interiors store, employees and vendors. 

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Ashley Brown, Jim Massey\’s Cleaners and Laundry

Ashley Brown oversees the day-to-day operations of 10 dry cleaning stores and two laundromats for Jim Massey\’s. 

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Ashley Taylor, Jackson Thornton

Ashley Taylor provides litigation support and business valuation services to Jackson Thornton clients, manages the firm’s recruiting initiatives and more. 

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Austin Gaines, Starke Agency

Austin Gaines develops and implements risk management programs for businesses and high-net-worth individuals at Starke Agency. 

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Blake Piel, Capell & Howard, P.C.

Blake Piel’s main responsibility is to advise Capell & Howard, P.C. clients toward successful resolutions.

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Brittney Jones-Dabney, Montgomery Regional Airport

Brittney Jones-Dabney utilizes her skill set to direct the Montgomery Regional Airport’s overall communications strategy and build its brand awareness. 

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Brittney McCurry-Wingate, The Region HR Consulting Firm

Brittney McCurry-Wingate uses more than a decade of experience in HR to bridge the gap within the employee life cycle across Alabama with The Region HR Consulting Firm.

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Brooke Robinson, MD., Jackson Clinic

Brooke Robinson, MD., manages acute and chronic conditions while emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention at The Jackson Clinic. 

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Camille Sanford, Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors

Camille Sanford’s duties include event planning and marketing for The Shoppes at EastChase. 

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Carter Goodwyn, Goodwyn Building

Carter Goodwyn oversees the development, organization, scheduling and implementation of construction for more than 100 homes per year in the greater Montgomery area with Goodwyn Building. 

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CeCe Savage, Garth Realty Group

CeCe Savage relies on hard work, consistency and her faith to help clients buy and sell real estate in Central Alabama with Garth Realty Group. 

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Chase Hardy, Valley Bank

Chase Hardy helps Valley Bank clients grow their businesses through financial guidance and support. 

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Cody Daughtry, Warren Averett

Cody Daughtry provides financial statement audits for multiple industries and is heavily involved with Warren Averett’s employee benefit plan practice.

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Daniel Post, Guardian Credit Union

Dan Post manages the financial activities of Guardian Credit Union and leads the accounting, finance and payment operations teams. 

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Ebony Evans, Health Services, Inc.

Ebony Evans raises awareness for Health Services Inc.\’s healthcare services in Central Alabama by participating in local community events and getting involved with community organizations. 

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Ebony Horton Bradley, Alabama Community College System

Ebony Horton Bradley has been working with Alabama’s community colleges since 2016 and currently leads the  marketing strategies for 24 of them across the state. 

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Frank Smith, The Wellness Coalition

Frank Smith works with The Wellness Coalition to assist local counties facing health disparities and makes it his mission to identify the source of nutrition issues. 

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Frederick Turner, Partners Realty and Montgomery Country Club

In both his roles, Fred Turner serves others by helping them achieve goals, whether it\’s the purchase or sale of a home or helping someone in their fitness journey.

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Jeremy Crider, Harmon Dennis Bradshaw

Jeremy Crider works to identify potential risks that business owners may face and provides Harmon Dennis Bradshaw clients with coverage placement, claims and loss control.

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Jeremy Kelly, Kelly Realty LLC

After receiving his brokerage license, Jeremy opened Kelly Realty LLC in 2016, where he oversees a team of predominantly Black female realtors producing more than $10 million in sales annually.

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Jessie Rosa, Troy University Continuing Education and Outreach

Jessie Rosa helps people recognize and maximize their potential through the development and delivery of professional development sessions to private and public-sector organizations via Troy University Continuing Education and Outreach.

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Jonathan Avant, Aldridge Borden

Jonathan helps minority and small business owners succeed through accounting services and resources at Aldridge Borden.

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Joshua Byrd, River Bank & Trust

Joshua Byrd is responsible for building long-term customer relationships by providing banking strategies to meet River Bank & Trust customers’ goals.

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Josie Young, Russell Construction

Josie Young started at Russell Construction in estimating and project management and is now taking over as president in her family business’ 40th year of operation.

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Joyce Vaughn, MGMWERX

Joyce Vaughn is the first African-American female to serve as director of MGMWERX. She leads a team of professionals in the execution of innovation projects on behalf of Air University at Maxwell AFB and connects Air University to businesses and academics in the area.

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Kadie Agnew, Baptist Health

Kadie Agnew helps tell the incredible stories of Baptist Health’s team members and patients through tactical communications and marketing.

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Lily Nizam, PA-C, CPCP, Alabama Surgical Arts

Lily Nizam wears multiple hats at Alabama Surgical Arts; her claimed title is “Chief of Everything Officer.”

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Mary Katherine Pittman, Alabama Power Company

Mary Katherine Pittman builds and maintains strong relationships with Alabama Power’s external stakeholders in Butler, Crenshaw and Wilcox counties.

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Michael Murphy, Montgomery Biscuits

Michael Murphy oversees the day-to-day sales and operations of the Montgomery Biscuits.

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Michael Trey Dailey, Pharm.D., Jackson Hospital & Clinic

Trey Dailey, Pharm.D., oversees all pharmacy operations for Jackson Hospital & Clinic, Inc. and serves on five interdisciplinary committees as a pharmacy representative for the hospital.

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Mikala McCurry, Metro Accounting and Professional Services

Mikala McCurry works with Metro Accounting and Professional Services to provide outreach, marketing and public relations support for the Air Force Culture and Language Center.

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Olu Ogunbi, Chapman Beverages LLC

Olu Ogunbi identifies marketing opportunities for the development of potential activations for Las Gidi, a flagship line inspired by the Nigerian Chapman drink.

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Pace Josey, MAX Credit Union

With well over a decade of industry experience, Pace Josey manages the MAX Credit Union brand by collaborating with and supporting his team.

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Salem Afangideh, Afangideh Global

Before starting Afangideh Global, Salem served as a human rights lawyer focused on environmental policy in San Francisco.

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Sara Kathryn Hopple, Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons

Sara Kathryn started out with a career in marketing and shifted her path to healthcare operations and management with Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons.

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Shantavis Core, AHEC Health Literacy Initiative

Shantavis Core\’s work with AHEC Health Literacy Initiative reduces confusion and anxiety by providing trustworthy, accurate information on staying safe during a pandemic and becoming more confident in making healthcare decisions.

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