Lakers named to '40 Under 40' list

November 8, 2022 (Volume 46, Number 6)

Thirteen Grand Valley alumni were recognized by the Grand Rapids Business Journal as 40 emerging leaders under age 40.

The event was held October 25 at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids. Honorees were nominated by their peers and selected by the GRBJ team. 

Lakers included on the "40 Under 40" list are below.

  • Jamon Alexander, ’05
  • Jessica Austin, ’13
  • Mercedes Barragan, ’10 
  • John Behrens, ’09, ’16  
  • Ricky Benavidez, ’14, ’19 
  • Alma-Jean Fossel, MPA ’13 
  • Jocelyn Hines, MPA ’22 
  • Joshua Hulst, ’09 
  • Laurel Joseph, ’09 
  • Stella Michael, MBA ’20 
  • Jenine Torres, MPA ’14 
  • Latricia Trice, MS ’08 
  • Mel Trombley, ’04, ’10

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This article was last edited on November 8, 2022 at 8:54 a.m.

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