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Alumni 20 Under 40 Takes Place on April 17th, 2026 at The Henry.

The 20 Under 40 program has been established to recognize NU alumni who are ambitious professionals doing great things in their careers, organizations, or communities.

Criteria to be nominated for the 20 Under 40 class include being an alumnus under the age of 40 at the time of their nomination, making an impact in their career, organization, or community, demonstrating the values of The Northwood Idea and involvement with Northwood University post-graduation.

Each member of 20 under 40 represents the core values that define our Northwood community. Their accomplishments have inspired us and paved the way for a brighter future.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

A 20 Under 40 Alumni in a blue suit jacket and checkered shirt sits on a plaid-patterned bench, smiling at the camera in a dimly lit indoor setting.

Gregory Adamczyk ‘08

Private Client Advisor & Vice President of Investments, J.P. Morgan Wealth Management

A 20 Under 40 Alumni wearing glasses, a plaid blazer, white shirt, and dark pants stands and smiles in a modern restaurant with wooden tables and woven hanging lights.

Jeffrey Baldwin ‘11

Director of Operations, Baldwin Restaurant Group

A woman with long black hair, wearing a white blouse and dark blazer, smiles at the camera against a plain light background, representing accomplished Alumni featured in the 20 Under 40 list.

Emily Bourne ‘09

Managing Director, Haig Partners

A 20 Under 40 Alumni wearing glasses, a cap, and a racing jacket sits in the backseat of a car, proudly holding a YouTube Silver Play Button award.

Christopher Brower ‘20

Owner/Video Creator, TopherDrives

Alumni and 20 Under 40 honoree, this man with short dark hair, beard, and mustache smiles with arms crossed in a striped short-sleeved shirt, standing confidently before a plain blue background.

Ryan Copacia ‘08

Principal, TikTok

Man with a beard smiling, wearing a black polo shirt that says "LEAD.WIN." on the left chest, standing against a plain white background—an inspiring alumni recognized in the 20 under 40 list.

Christopher Deming ‘09

Communications Manager, Echelon Front

A 20 Under 40 alumni with a dark beard and short hair, wearing a navy blue suit, white shirt, and floral tie, stands in front of a wooden wall.

Jerry Eluskie ‘12

Managing Partner, Graff Auto Campus

A 20 Under 40 Alumni, dressed in a checked navy suit, light blue shirt, and patterned tie, smiles at the camera against a neutral background.

De’Andre Kemp-Jordan ‘20

Vice President, Treasury Management Officer – Mid Corp Healthcare Technology, J.P. Morgan

A woman with long dark hair, a 20 Under 40 Alumni, smiles at the camera, wearing a red patterned top and a necklace, with a blurred light background.

Alicia Nguyen Laeder ‘15

Business Process Director, Experience Marketing Inc.

20 Under 40 Alumni, this woman with long wavy brown hair wearing a teal blouse smiles confidently with arms crossed, standing in front of a plain light gray background.

Becky McCann ‘13

Senior Ad Operations Manager, Strategus

A man with short brown hair and a trimmed beard, wearing a light blue suit jacket, blue shirt, and patterned tie, poses in front of a dark gray background—an accomplished Alumni and member of the 20 Under 40.

Ryan McColgan ‘14

District Sales Manager, Toyota Motor North America

A man in a light gray suit and white shirt, recognized as a 20 Under 40 Alumni, stands in front of a wall decorated with orange roses, smiling at the camera.

Dominic Moceri ‘14

Project Manager, Moceri Companies

A man with short brown hair and a beard, wearing a dark suit jacket and white shirt, smiles at the camera against a plain dark background, proudly representing the 20 Under 40 Alumni.

Charlie Ryan ‘18

Sales Manager, East Penn Manufacturing Corporation

A woman with brown hair pulled back, wearing a navy sweater with a floral pattern, smiles at the camera in an indoor setting, celebrating her recognition as a 20 Under 40 Alumni.

Jackie Studor ’09

Co-Founder, Make & Model Marketing

A 20 Under 40 alumni, a young woman in a light floral dress, sits on grass before a large patch of vibrant purple flowers, smiling at the camera.

Kristin Tokarev ‘23

Producer, Stossel TV

A 20 Under 40 alumni in a suit smiles at the camera while standing on a sunny sidewalk lined with trees and parked cars.

Collin Ulvund ‘16

Regional Sales Manager, Fullpath

A woman with long brown hair smiles, standing with arms crossed. She is wearing a navy blazer over a white top against a plain gray background, representing the confidence of a 20 Under 40 alumni.

Taylor Vaillancourt ’21 MBA ‘22

Senior Researcher, Cox Automotive

A woman with straight brown hair smiles with arms crossed, wearing a burgundy blazer and black top, standing in a modern office with large windows—a proud Alumni featured in the 20 Under 40 list. — A photographic portrait of Dani Foster

Dani VanHouten Foster ‘08

Partner, EY

A 20 Under 40 alumni in a gray plaid blazer, light purple shirt, and jeans stands outdoors by a metal railing, with green grass and trees in the background. — A photographic portrait of Dani Foster

Matt Veurink ‘10 General Manager

Veurink’s RV & Marine

A 20 Under 40 alumni with straight, shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a black blazer over a blue top, smiles at the camera against a light blue mottled background.

Keri Wood ’09

Vice President of People NALA, Rolls Royce

Event Information

This year, 20 under 40 will be held at The Henry Autograph Collection in Dearborn, Michigan.

A group of 20 Under 40 alumni dressed in business and semi-formal attire pose together indoors, some smiling and making celebratory gestures, with flags and a step-and-repeat banner in the background.

Hotel Booking Information

Book your room at The Henry, Autograph Collection for 234.00 USD – 254.00 USD per night.

Start Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
End Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Last Day to Book : Friday, March 27, 2026

A spacious hotel lobby with modern white furniture, a large chandelier, colorful artwork on the walls, and polished floors—an inviting space perfect for Alumni gatherings or celebrating 20 Under 40 honorees.

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