Executive David Coulter announced the Oakland Together 40 Under 40 Class of 2025—a dynamic group of young leaders driving innovation, leadership and service across our communities. Now in its 13^th year, the program shines a spotlight on professionals under 40 who are making a lasting impact in business, arts, education, public service, and beyond. Watch the official announcement video:

This year’s honorees include an inspiring mix of trailblazers—from Michigan’s lottery commissioner and a beloved TV sports anchor to a district court judge, a Motown Museum curator, and a restaurateur. Their diverse talents and dedication embody our All Ways Moving Forward vision.

“This program continues to highlight the people who are transforming Oakland County for the better,” Coulter said. “Each year, I’m inspired by their dedication and the energy they bring to public service, the arts, education, and business. These 40 individuals embody the Oakland Together vision.”

Out of more than 300 applicants, the class of 2025 was selected by a committee of county and community members. The 40 honorees will be invited to special events throughout the year.

Below is a complete list of the members of the Oakland Together 40 Under 40 Class of 2025:

• Dr. Mohammed Hussain Abdul Jabbar, Ph.D., of Novi, works at Nissan as a Principal Scientist
• Dr. Ashlee Barnes, of Beverly Hills, works at the University of Detroit Mercy as an Assistant Professor
• Kendal Bowman, of Farmington Hills, is Principal of Arcos Studio, LLC and Project Architect/Manager at Lott3Metz Crutcher
• Ashley Chambers, of Shelby Township, works at Chief Financial Credit Union in Rochester as Vice President of Business Development
• Kiesha Colson, of Southfield, works at Planned Parenthood of Michigan as Director of Patient Care Operations
• Sarah Cook-Maylen, of Milford, works at Oakland County Parks and Recreation as Chief of Natural Resources and Environment
• Nathan J. Fink, of West Bloomfield Township, Partner at Fink Bressack law firm
• Doug Furgason, of Clawson, works at Rocket as Procurement Category Manager
• Brad Galli, of Birmingham, works at WXYZ-TV Channel 7 as Sports Director and Anchor
• Michael Greco, of Waterford Township, works at Voyage Advisory & Greco Career Consulting LLC as Project Management, Career Consultant
• Russell L. Harris Jr., of Pontiac, Founder and CEO of Warrior Academy
• Dr. Tia Harvey, of Pontiac, Education Director at Accent Pontiac
• Dorian A. Hooker, of Southfield, works at AAA – The Auto Club Group as Senior Corporate Governance Administrator
• Sgt. Sam James, of Waterford, works at Oakland County Sheriff’s Office as lead of the School Liaison Program for the Pontiac School district.
• Christelle Keefer, of Rochester Hills, works at ABB Inc. as Global Business Development Manager for Robotics Education
• Shane Robert Kolo, of West Bloomfield, works at Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
• Shelby Kuhlman, of Lake Orion, works at Stellantis as North America Quality and Warranty Financial Controller
• Brandon Lee, of Royal Oak, works at United Way for Southeastern Michigan as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice-President
• Shane P. Lewis, of Clawson, works at Oakland University as Director of Admissions
• Luke Londo, of Hazel Park, works at Siren as Senior Account Executive
• Mara Magyarosi-Laytner, of Hazel Park, works at Mara Magyarosi-Laytner | Artist as Artist, Educator, Curator
• Oluwatosin Martins, of Plymouth, works at Center for Employment Opportunities in Pontiac as Regional Director
• Elizabeth McGregor, of Waterford, works at Volkswagen Group of America as Associate Engineer Senior – Emissions Certification
• Enida Metaj, of Royal Oak, works at Rockwell Automation as Governance, Risk and Compliance Auditor
• Carolina Noguez, of Troy, works at Oakland Thrive as Director of Strategic Partnerships and Outreach
• Lizz Parkinson, of Madison Heights, works at Cranbrook Institute of Science as Head of the Freshwater Forum
• Ryan A. Particka, of Royal Oak, works at United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Michigan as Deputy Chief for Health Care Fraud – White Collar Crime Unit
• Tejaskumar Mangal Balgonda Patil, of Troy, works at Qualcomm as Staff Engineer
• Samantha Pickering, of Ferndale, works at Michigan Environmental Council as Public and Environmental Health Policy Manager
• Hon. Laura E. Polizzi, of Rochester Hills, works at 52-3 District Court as District Court Judge
• Dr. Kathryn Rougeau, of Troy, works at Oakland University as an Assistant Professor
• David A. Sahli, of Franklin, works at Rocket Mortgage as Senior Corporate Counsel
• Ryan Eli Salter, of Royal Oak, Co-founder of Salt + Ko and Breadless
• Drew Schultz, of Clawson, works at Motown Museum as Digital Media Curator and Historian
• Hassan B. Sheikh, of West Bloomfield, works at Wayne County as Director of Economic Development
• Suzanna Shkreli, of Birmingham, works at Michigan Lottery as Commissioner
• Jen Skridulis, of Clawson, works at Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office as Medical Examiner Investigator
• Sarah Whitt, of Royal Oak, works at Detroit Zoological Society as Director of Security
• Melissa (Ann) Williams-Bowman, of Sylvan Lake, works at Oakland County Health Division as an Epidemiologist
• Andrew D. Zaccagnini, CEM, PEM, of Rochester Hills, works at Oakland County Emergency Management as Emergency Management Specialist and the Rochester Fire Department

Visit the Oakland Together 40 Under 40 website for more news and information on the program. Keep up with the class and join the conversation using #OaklandTogether40.

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