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 [...]

His job: President, Boykin Contracting Inc.
Age: 36
Family: wife, Sharon; children, Erin, 6; and Javon, 5 months
Education: Bachelor’s degree, electrical engineering technology, South Carolina State; master’s degree, business administration, Webster University
Community involvement: City of Columbia Construction Award, 2005; Fastest Growing Company in South Carolina, 2004 and 2005; vice president, trustee, Bethlehem Baptist Church; member, EngenuitySC board; [...]

His job: Executive director, S.C. Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
Age: 31
Family: Single
Education: Bachelor’s degree, health promotion, Coastal Carolina University; master’s degree, public health, USC
Community involvement: Coastal Carolina Distinguished Alumnus (2008); past board member, S.C. Association for the Advancement of Health Education; advisory committee, Arnold School of Public Health Campus-Community Partnerships for Health; S.C. Interagency Coordinated [...]

Her jobs: Co-owner, The Real Estate School of South Carolina; owner, The Marketing Division; broker-in-charge, JGI Properties; writer; UFirst — United First Financial independent agent; co-owner, South Carolina Realty Age: 39
Family: husband, Chip Browne
Education: Bachelor’s degree, criminal justice, USC Spartanburg (Now USC Upstate)
Community involvement: Past chairwoman, March for Meals; Board of Directors nominee, Senior Resources; [...]

His job: President/owner Agil Staff Inc., which places bilingual or other hard-to-find workers
Age: 37
Family: Married, wife, Heidi; children, Colson, 5; and Sally, 2
Education: Bachelor’s degree, broadcast journalism, USC
Community involvement: S.C. Hispanic Leadership Council; Celebrate Freedom Foundation; youth program at Eastminster Presbyterian Church
From his nomination: “Ken has helped countless individuals advance in their careers and, in [...]

Her job: Founder/owner Cauthen Law Firm; founder/owner of Nationwide Administrators and Cauthen Enterprises; member, Blythewood Town Council
Age: 38
Family: Husband Mark Cauthen
Education: Bachelor’s degree, English, USC; law degree, USC School of Law
Community involvement: Former chairwoman, Blythewood Board of Zoning Appeals; former chairwoman, S.C. Bar Conventions Committee; charter member, Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce; Advisor of USC [...]

Her job: Director, Human Resources and Community Affairs, DESA Inc.
Age: 36
Family: husband, Tyrell Sr.; children, Tyrell Jr., 6; and Joseph, 5
Education: Bachelor’s degree, marketing, S.C. State University; master’s degree, business administration, Mercer University
Community involvement: den leader, Boy Scouts Pack 101 Wolf Den; member, Rotary International; Toastmasters International; Forest Lake Elementary School Improvement Council; Forest Lake [...]

Her job: Director of service excellence, Palmetto Health Richland
Age: 34
Family: husband, Michael; children, Hunter, 8; and Matthew, 3
Education: Bachelor’s degree, accounting, USC; master’s degree, business administration, Webster University
Community involvement: Past president, S.C. Society of Hospital Directors of Volunteer Services; past president, Southeast Directors Volunteer Services in Health Care; graduate, Leadership Novant; youth coach, Seven Oaks [...]

Her job: Director of policy research, lobbyist, S.C. Hospital Association; founder The Motherhood Priority, which works to strengthen mother-friendly policies in the workplace.
Age: 31
Family: Husband, Michael; child, Gabrielle, 2
Education: Bachelor’s degree. health care management, Lander University; Master’s degree, Health Administration, USC
Community involvement: board treasurer, S.C. Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy; elder, Right Direction Christian Center
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His jobs: Real estate agent at Graham Realty and mayor of Camden
Age: 26
Family: wife, Sara
Education: Bachelor’s degree, business administration, Presbyterian College
Honors and memberships: Eagle Scout; board member, vice president/tourism, Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce; chair of The Camden Polo Match for the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County; board, Camden Rotary; church youth volunteer; chair, [...]