Tag Archive for: 2025 Top 40 Under 40

Kelly East: HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, Vice President for Educational Outreach

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Kelly East is the Vice President for Educational Outreach at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. Kelly leads HudsonAlpha’s mission to foster a genomically-literate society and to inspire and train tomorrow’s bioscience workforce. More than 1.5 million students, educators, professionals, and community members are impacted by HudsonAlpha’s educational programs and resources each year. Prior to her […]

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Vincent Farrell: U.S. Army Materiel Command, Assistant Executive Officer to the Command Counsel

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Vince Farrell, a Huntsville resident and Enterprise, AL native, is the Assistant Executive Officer to the U.S. Army Materiel Command’s Command Counsel. A dedicated father and husband, Vince’s paralegal career began in the U.S. Army in 2010, followed by rapid advancement at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), culminating as the Senior Paralegal. He […]

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William Ming: Ming Commercial Real Estate Group, Principal and Qualifying Broker

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William Ming lives in Athens, Alabama, where his family business, Ming Commercial Real Estate Group, is based. He earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Alabama in 2013 as a scholarship athlete and member of the football team, winning three national championships under Coach Nick Saban. At Ming CRE Group, William manages […]

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Michael Portera: Sequoia, Inc., Vice President of Cyber Solutions

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Michael Portera is the VP of Cyber Solutions at Sequoia, Inc. A graduate of Auburn, Michael gained IT consulting experience in Atlanta before moving to Huntsville in 2013. He became a respected professional within the defense sector, offering critical cybersecurity services. In 2020, he founded a cybersecurity company, which he sold in 2023. Now in […]

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Daniel Gilfrich: Guidehouse, Inc., Associate Director

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Daniel Gilfrich is a transformational leader in federal construction consulting, bridging digital and physical transformations for the government in Huntsville. He excels in program management, master planning, and organizational change. His leadership in Huntsville brings diverse teams together to drive collaboration, innovation, and progress. He understands not just the mission and complexity of critical projects, […]

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Toni Eberhart: Booz Allen Hamilton, Strategic Communications Consultant

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Toni Eberhart is a Strategic Communications Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, where she leads impactful initiatives that drive innovation and enhance communication strategies for government clients. Prior to joining Booz Allen, Toni held various leadership roles in manufacturing, commercial technology, and nonprofit organizations. She is passionate about fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through her work with […]

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Dr. Jonathan Haynes: Jonathan Haynes Ministries, LLC, Founder

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Dr. Jonathan Haynes is an award-winning recording artist from Gulfport, Mississippi, who has a passion to drive music as far as his mission reaches.  Jonathan has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the gospel industry. He is a six-time international best-selling author, mental health coach, educator, serial entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. […]

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Katie Burroughs: Von Braun Center, Director of Sales

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Katie Burroughs serves as the Director of Sales for the Von Braun Center, where she began her career over 16 years ago. Throughout her tenure she has served in numerous positions such as Administrative Assistant, Exhibitor Service Coordinator, and Senior Sales Manager. Katie has extensive experience working with all markets and currently specializes in Government, […]

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Ashley Missel: Brockman Missel Group, KW Commercial, COO

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Ashley Missel is the co-founder of The Brockman Missel Group at KW Commercial. Her path into commercial real estate is anything but traditional, having begun her career in fashion design, merchandising, and sales before discovering her true passion for helping businesses find the perfect space. Along with her team, Ashley has played a pivotal role […]

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Lucas Bahn: PlayerIntro, Co-Founder & CEO

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Lucas Bahn is a passionate entrepreneur committed to driving innovation in Huntsville’s startup ecosystem. As co-founder of PlayerIntro, he and his business partner, Joshua Corrow, are transforming how athletes connect with top coaches and experts. His dedication to supporting entrepreneurs is evident through his involvement in Gener8tor, where PlayerIntro was one of just five companies […]

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