10 November 2023
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Jayhawk Area Council Boy Scouts of America held their annual 20 Under 40 Banquet Thursday evening at the Touwnsite Towers in downtown Topeka.
“For the 20 under 40 banquet, we take 20 individuals under the age of 40 that are making an impact on the city of Topeka and we recognize them at this banquet. This is our 14th class of honorees and almost 90% of all the people we have honored are still living here in the community making an impact.” Wayne Pancoast, CEO, Jayhawk Area Council, Boy Scouts of America.
The Jayhawk Area Council annually recognizes 20 Topeka residents for their leadership roles and notable accomplishments in professional and personal service that help build a stronger Topeka.
Those chosen for 2023 are:
Alexandra Blasi – Executive Director, State of Kansas Board of Pharmacy
Megan Burton – State Archivist, Kansas Historical Society
Whitney Cartmill – Director of Purchasing, Midwest Health
Ann Gorsuch Principal, Topeka Public Schools
Angie Grau – Owner, Paper June
Megan Green – Director of Finance, Zinnia
Allison Hibler – Attorney, Sloan Law Firm
Tre’Jor Hopkins – Owner & Head Chef, Flavor Wagon LLC
Matt Hutchinson – Associate Athletic Director/Director of Development, Washburn University Alumni Association & Foundation
Jeff Maxon – Chief Information Technology Officer, State of Kansas
Sara Neiswanger – Associate Director, Industry Engagement, National Glass Association
Carmen Romero-Nichols – Operations Manager, ECI Services
Neyssa Nunez – Community Engagement Coordinator, Harvesters- The Community Food Network
Lindsay Roberts – Manager of Talent Development, Evergy
Jessica Savard – Community Engagement Coordinator, Advisors Excel
Ahmed Souka – Interventional Cardiologist/Director of Structural Heart Disease, University of Kansas Health System – St. Francis Campus
Becca Spielman – Program Director, Center for Safety and Empowerment, YWCA Northeast Kansas – Center for Safety & Empowerment
Lara Waits – Talent Acquisition Manager, Prairie Band Casino & Resort
Jeremy Wiltz – VP of Strategic Initiatives, Midland Care Connection
Eva Yerkes – School Counselor, Topeka Public Schools