Forty Under 40

Dr. Nabil Adra has become world-renowned in genitourinary cancers and elevates IU’s reputation as a leader in all areas of genitourinary malignancies.

Melanie Allen co-founded Green Loop Marketing.

Shamika N. Anderson’s executive project-management firm—for which she also serves as chief strategy officer—helps small businesses expand with financial, human resources and marketing guidance.

Ryan Bernhardt worked for Hamilton Robotics and Lilly before starting with Biosero.

Jerell Blakeley was a teacher before he launched a career working for teachers unions.

The Indiana Bond Bank, under Jacob Blasdel’s leadership, provides affordable financing options to local governments.

Lauren Box represents investor-owned and municipal utilities before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission as well as other clients in their dealings with state government agencies.

Kate Broshears is a founding member of Ascend Indiana.

Kate Bruce has helped rebuild the IUPUI women’s basketball team.

Chaka Coleman lobbies state and local government officials for clients in the energy, health care, alcohol, agriculture and gambling sectors.

Melissa Dicke moved to Indiana in 2013 and launched Elite Home Rehab in 2016.

Stephanie Flitter works for Shiel Sexton and volunteers in her Hamilton County community.

Now in this third term, Lebanon Mayor Matt Gentry oversees 150 city employees and manages a $24 million annual budget.

Lindsay Gotwald is the youngest C-suite marketing executive at a top 50 U.S. law firm, according to her law firm Faegre Drinker.

Nessa and her husband, Jeremiah, own and operate the fine-dining steakhouse Prime 47 in Carmel.

LaMar Holliday was a broadcast journalist before he transitioned to media relations.

Andréa Homoya founded Ash & Elm Cider Co. with her husband in 2016.