20 Under 40: Presenting the class of 2009

A fusion of the Midlands’ future

To build a stable, caring community, you need a good blend of young business leaders who will repair what’s weak and protect what’s strong.

In our sixth annual 20 Under 40, we’ve got lawyers, bankers, real estate agents, accountants, salesmen, department heads and politicians.

Apart, they carry impressive records. Together, they demonstrate a region’s promising future. They fight for the poor, foster internships for those needing new careers, seek better workplaces for mothers and work to prevent teen pregnancies.

They are role models, breaking glass ceilings or becoming family firsts.

Meet the 20 Under 40 class of 2009