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SAN ANGELO – The 7th annual, 20 Under 40 Program was first introduced in 2012. The program was created with the purpose of recognizing 20 leaders under the age of 40 who have achieved success as exemplary role models of what leadership is and what this abstract trait looks like and their contributions as mentors/ contributors within their community.
The Young Professionals of San Angelo gave out a $500 scholarship to Cady Good.
At Friday evening's November 30th ceremony held at the CJ Davidson Center on the campus of Angelo State University, Grace Media Publisher, Jose Palos, (20 under 40 Director, Debbie Velasquez, was unable to attend) introduced keynote speaker, Bruce Partain, president/ CEO of the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce.
Partain in his 20 under minute brief remarks, outlined two-in-one time related messages for the 20 Under 40 Class of 2018 and to their family, friends and attendees. The first one was, “It’s Later Than You Think”. The second was, “It’s Never Too Late”
Grace Media Publisher, Jose Palos, who introduced keynote speaker, Bruce Partain, San Angelo Chamber President/CEO, was the one who handed out the awards to the 20 Under 40 Class of 2018 members.
After Partain's speech, the 20 Under 40 Class of 2018 was announced in the following order:
NOTE: the quotes are from the 20 individuals who were interviewed by City of San Angelo Public Information Officer, Mr. Anthony Wilson, contributor.
"Leadership involves a two-pronged approach: servanthood and passion." "When these two things align, leaders naturally emerge," Morgan Christo
"You're going to make mistakes, you're going to learn from them, and that organization is going to benefit. You're going to benefit," Brook R. Dickison
"I like to learn a lot of different things. If I don;t know something, I'll research and learn it to be able to do the job," Drew Fulfer
"Helping my brothers and sisters from the military get through their tough times has been a blessing. That's my life goal now," Jennifer Jensen
"If you can't get buy-in and belief from people, then you're just kind of managing; your'e not really leading," Wayne Knight
"You don't realize when you grow up in a family business how much you learn," Dezaray Johnson
"That truly does come from the heart. There's no quantitative way to measure what I do, because it comes from that," Erin Lane
"You have to take responsibility for a commitment you make, no matter what," Andi Markee
"My faith really does guide and impact every area of my life, it's not let me down yet. . . and it never will," Chris Matlock
"I thought, You know, I can use my gifts and and my talents, not just behind the chair for my income, but to benefit the community and to lead others to Jesus," Stacy McCormick
"If I could have a whole library in my house with walls full of books, I'd love it," Amanda Razani
"I just went all in. The most rewarding thing is when you truly are helping a customer," Holly Rose
"You make time for the things that are important to you, and you make excuses for the things that are not," Giovanna "Gigi" Scott
"Now, versatility is important. Employers want see those different dimensions," Shannon Scott
"There's a lot to learn when we open our ears and eyes, and we close our mouths," Dr. Raelye Self
"Anyone I think is going to make San Angelo a better place for our children is what I'm going to say yes to," Tiffany Sheppard
"I'm an equal. In that, you gain respect. And respect is what you need to be successful," Erik Sosolik
"It's me sharing something I'm incredibly passionate about with the community and inviting them to be a part of it," Carie Wailgum