Kathy Schmaltz
40 And Under

40 And Under

About the Awards

Jackson Magazine honored our final class of 40 Under 40 in December 2025. These remarkable individuals have excelled in their careers while making meaningful contributions beyond the workplace. They stand as lasting examples of leadership and impact in Jackson—marking the close of a celebrated chapter in our community’s story.
JM 25 December Cover

Requirements

  • Be 40 years of age or under as of January 1, 2026.
  • Live, work, or volunteer in Jackson County.
  • Have not been honored as a 30 and Under previously.
  • Be able to honorably represent the integrity of Jackson Magazine and the Jackson community.

2025 Award Recipients

Jacob Bailey

Bailey Excavating Inc.

Sabrina Beitelschies

MDHHS & Private Practice

Del Belcher

Commonwealth Associates, Inc.

John Fleming

Jackson County Prosecutor's Office

Cherie Good

Dawn Foods

Alec Herr

City of Jackson

Chad Kinch

Chelsea Milling Company (Jiffy Mix)

Torri Meunier

Jackson First United Methodist Church

Blake Newman

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Andrew Phelps

Spring Arbor University

Brooke Roberts

Jackson Publishing Co.

Amber Slaby

Henry Ford Addiction and Recovery

Event
Photos

View the photographs from the 2025 40 And Under award ceremony.

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