Will the elite please step forward?
The Times Leader is looking for successful, dynamic individuals under the age of forty who have excelled in their profession.
We will be honoring 40 of our area's best by giving them recognition they deserve at a special awards ceremony. Take this opportunity to nominate an associate, a community leader or an inspiring entrepreneur who has made a difference in our region.
The Times Leader proudly presents the first publication of 40 Under Forty, honoring 40 local professionals who are outstanding in the business field and the community.
Company: Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & Industry
Title: Senior Director of Economic & Entrepreneurial Development
Company: Scranton Chamber of Commerce
Title: Community Relations Director and Leadership Lackawanna Coordinator
Company: Lake-Lehman School District
Title: Secondary English and Writing Educator, Classrooms for the Future Technology Coach
Company: NEPA Alliance; Forty Fort Bureau
Title: Local government specialist; president
Company: igourmet.com
Title: Cheese Connoisseur and Founder/CEO
Company: Exeter Borough
Title: Mayor of Exeter
Company: Back Mountain Dental
Title: Dentist
Company: Gerrity ’ s Supermarkets; Fire and Ice on Toby Creek Restaurant
Titles: Vice President and Co-owner; Co-owner
Company: Pugliese, Finnegan & Shaffer, Luzerne County District Attorney ’ s Office
Title: Partner, Assistant District Attorney
Company: Danielle and Company, Inc.
Title: Founder and CEO
Company: NADA & Co.
Title: Co-owner
Company: City of Wilkes-Barre
Title: Administrative Coordinator
Company: The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center; Keystone College
Title: Educational Program Manager, Business Consultant; Adjunct Instructor
Company: Cohen and Haydu Chiropractic Clinic
Title: Owner/president
Company: Make-A-Wish
Title: Northeastern Regional Manager
Company: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Title: President
Company: WNEP-TV
Title: Producer/ Pennsylvania Outdoor Life
Company: Realty World Hourigan Real Estate
Title: Realtor/ Owner
Company: Atlantic Fish and Fabulous Foods
Title: Chef/Owner
Company: Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic
Title: Music Director
Company: The Metz Group
Title: President
Company: Munley, Munley and Cartwright
Title: Managing Partner
Company: Lackawanna County
Title: County Commissioner
Company: FOX56, The CW and My Network TV
Title: Creative Services Director
Company: Positive Results Marketing, Inc.; Target Shopper
Title: Owner
Company: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees
Title: Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer
Company: Solid Cactus
Title: Co-Founder, President and COO
Company: Schiel ’ s Grocery Store
Title: Co-owner
Company: Entercom/Froggy 101
Title: Promotions and Sponsorships Manager
Company: Pepperjam
Title: Vice President of Network Sales and Business Development
Company: Marilyn K. Snyder Real Estate Inc.
Title: Broker and President
Company: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
Company: WBRE-TV
Title: Anchor, Managing Editor
Company: Anthology New and Used Books
Title: Managing Partner
Company: City of Carbondale
Title: Mayor of Carbondale
Company: Ed Troy Agency
Title: President
Company: Vinsko & Associates
Title: Managing Principal and Founder
Company: Mericle Commercial Real Estate
Title: Vice President of Corporate Services
Company: Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Title: State Legislator #114
Company: JentasticSweet and LCCC
Title: Owner and professor