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Alumni 20 Under 40 Takes Place on April 17, 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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Event Information

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

Hotel booking information to come soon.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

The 20 Under 40 Class of 2026 will be announced soon.

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Jon Bauer ’10

General Manager, LaFontaine Ford & LaFontaine Lincoln

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Katie Benet ’18

National Sales Manager, General Truck Parts

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Julie Cullen (Shields) ’16

Director, State Games of Michigan

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Brock DeLisle ’20

Account Executive Group Sales, Detroit Red Wings & Detroit Tigers

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Tom Dunigan ’19

President, Dunigan Marine Group, LLC

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Michael Ferlito ’10

President, Ferlito Group

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Bryan Fick ’22

Director of Sales, Holbrook Auto Parts

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Kelly Guralewski ’10

Marketing Manager, University of Michigan

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Nathan Guza ‘17 MBA ’18

Wealth Management Tax Services Manager, PwC

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Jenna Holt ‘17 MBA ’20

Chevrolet Sales Operations, General Motors

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Charlie Knoll ’08

President, BMW Motorcycles SE Michigan

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Luke Marion ’16

Owner, MIgardener

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Rachel Marsh ’11

Senior Vice President, Publicis Groupe

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Bill Mault ’07

Chief Financial Officer, Summit Midstream Corporation (NYSE:SMC)

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Mario McLean MBA ’19

Regional Manager, DISH Network

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Kate Millea ’06

General Manager, Somerset Collection

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Danny Ranville ’08

Founding Partner, Brewer and Daily Operations, Biere de Mac Brew House

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Tiffany Rodrigues ’08

Director, Advisory Sales and Services, Thomson Reuters

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Andrew Rundle ’07

Vice President of Finance, Alta Equipment Group, Inc.

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ShayLa Sanders ’09

Senior Product Manager, Consumers Energy

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