Tag Archive for: 2025 Top 40 Under 40

Quinton Young: Huntsville Housing Authority, Homeownership and Grants Coordinator

Quinton Young, a native of Oakland, California, has dedicated his life to the advancement of low- to moderate-income neighborhoods since the age of 16. Quinton is motivated by his desire to change the lives of people that need it the most. Over the past three years, he has had the privilege of translating this motivation […]

Clint Caudle: Carina Technology, Inc., President and Director of Software Development

Clint Caudle, a Huntsville native, is the President and Director of Software Engineering for Carina Technology. He holds BAs in Computer Science and Economics from Vanderbilt University, with a minor in Corporate Strategy. Clint joined Carina in 2016 from Epic, a healthcare giant in Madison, WI, where he worked as a software engineer on the […]

Tom Sykstus: Bond, Botes, Sykstus & Tanner, P.C., Attorney

Tom Sykstus is a Huntsville native and graduate of Virgil I. Grissom High School. He earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Alabama and a Master of Law degree from George Washington School of Law. Throughout this time, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Combat Medic and was honorably […]

Rochelle Silveira: gener8tor, Managing Director – gBETA

Rochelle Silveira is a business leader and innovation strategist with experience helping entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. Based in Huntsville, Rochelle serves as managing director of gener8tor’s gBETA programs, shaping Alabama’s early-stage startup ecosystem across the state. Her leadership has been a critical driver of gener8tor’s statewide impact of working with nearly 200 startups […]

Debbie Phillips: Nuclear Worker Solutions, Claims specialist

Debbie Phillips, a dedicated nuclear claims specialist, champions the health and well-being of nuclear energy workers. Her role is crucial in advocating for the rights and benefits of this community, countering a government process that often seeks to deny their aid, by leveraging her deep understanding of occupational health and sympathy for affected individuals. Her […]

Abby Souffrant: A&L Business Solutions, Inc., Lead B2G Strategist

Abby Souffrant is a powerhouse in government contracting, transforming how small businesses secure multi-million-dollar opportunities.  As Lead B2G Strategist at A&L Business Solutions, she has guided over 600 business owners nationwide through federal, state, and local procurement processes. Within just 45 days of launching her company, Abby secured eight government contracts. Her expertise extends beyond […]

Kaki Morrow: Huntsville Botanical Garden, Director of Corporate & Government Relations

As the Director of Corporate and Government Relations at Huntsville Botanical Garden, Kaki Morrow believes in building meaningful partnerships that strengthen both the Garden and the greater Huntsville community. A dedicated advocate for local businesses and organizations, she is passionate about creating connections that foster growth and opportunity.  Beyond her professional role, she is an […]

Stephen Gunter: Savant Wealth Management, Financial Advisor

Stephen Gunter is an advisor and shareholder at Savant Wealth Management. He has been involved in financial planning since 2011 and holds a BS in economics from Samford University and a MS in financial planning from the University of Georgia. He’s a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional as well as a Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC®). […]

Pamela Bass: Virtuous Realty Global, CEO and Founder

Pamela Jackson Bass is a visionary leader dedicated to empowering others through business and community impact. As CEO of Virtuous Realty Group, a thriving real estate and property management firm, and CRJ Financial, a financial literacy company, she helps individuals build wealth and financial stability. She also serves as CFO of 4D Communications, a commercial […]

Dr. Jennifer Cole: UAH, Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Affairs & Senior Woman Administrator

Dr. Jennifer Cole is an experienced higher education practitioner specializing in intercollegiate athletics, student-athlete wellness, and academic affairs. Currently serving as the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Affairs and Senior Woman Administrator at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Dr. Cole has over a decade of experience in athletics administration, compliance, and health care. She […]