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Saluting2200 UUNDERND theER young, 4400 dynamic leaders who are shaping Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan todayOOCTOBERCTOBE Rand 2014201 4who · TOLEDOTOL EwillDO BUSINESSB UleadSINES itS JOURNALJtomorrow.OURNAL · 2255 SPONSORED BY: COMMUNITY PARTNER MEDIA PARTNER: CULTURAL ARTS SPONSORS: TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART • TOLEDO SYMPHONY Leadership Awards Recognition Program TOLEDO OPERA • OREGON COMMUNITY THEATRE Community leaders honored at awards program This year marks the 19th annual 20 continues to be a signif- the 20 Under 40 awards Sewell, Toledo-Lucas County Public Li- Under 40 Leadership Awards Recogni- icant community advo- come from all segments brary; and H.T. Williams, Key Recruit- tion Program. The 2014 program brings cate is the master of cer- of the community. ing, LLC. the number of distinguished 20 Under emonies for the awards An outside panel of The event is sponsored by Eastman 40 award recipients to 380. The 20 Un- event. judges is selected annu- & Smith, Ltd, Fifth Third Bank, der 40 program focuses on individuals The list of past and ally, generally consist- Plante Moran, and Columbia Gas of who are making exceptional contribu- present 20 Under 40 ing of CEOs, offi cials, Ohio. Leadership Toledo is the com- tions to the community and/or have dis- award recipients is a vir- and community lead- munity partner, and Toledo Business tinguished themselves in their careers. tual who’s who of cur- ers. This year’s judges Journal is the media partner. The cul- It is intended that the program will as- rent and future commu- include: Gregory Guz- tural arts sponsors are Toledo Museum sist in motivating young leaders in the nity leaders. To become man, Diocese of Toledo of Art, Toledo Symphony, Toledo Op- area. The awards program also repre- an award recipient, many / Central City Ministry; era, and Oregon Community Theatre. sents a networking opportunity for can- candidates have been Chrys Peterson, former Cheryl Hardy, Hardy Sponsors have worked over the past sev- didates and attendees. Chrys Peterson, nominated two to three WTOL-TV11 NEWS ANCHOR Communications; Joel eral months to organize the event. a former news anchor for WTOL-TV11 or more times in as many and 20 Under 40 master of Jerger, Huntington Na- Following are profi les of this year’s who is a communications consultant and years. Nominations for ceremonies. tional Bank; Rhonda D. 20 Under 40 award recipients. {Congratulations!} Plante Moran congratulates ASHLEY SCHADE and all of the candidates at this year’s 20 Under 40 Awards Program. Excelling in leadership is a higher return on experience. Contact: David DiManna Toledo Office Managing Partner [email protected] plantemoran.com 26 · Toledo Business Journal · October 2014 Congratulations Brandi Carson CONSIDER THIS OUR VERSION OF A HIGH FIVE, STANDING “O” & AND CHEST BUMP ALL IN ONE. Todd Johnson We’d like to thank the 20 Under 40 Awards Recipients for their hard work, dedication and talent. And for making our community that much better. We applaud your achievements and commitment to The Huntington National Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. ® and Huntington® are federally registered service marks of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated. serving our community. Huntington.® Welcome.™ is a service mark of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated. ©2014 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated. The largest small business SMALL Two days to work on your business, BUSINESS not just in your business. CONVENTION Featuring more than 40 workshops and 4 keynote speakers including: presented by 2014 Bill Taylor, co-founder, Fast Company and best-selling OCTOBER 22–24 author of Mavericks at Work and Practically Radical KALAHARI RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER HR Professionals, For more information or to register, CPAs and lawyers: visit smallbizconvention.com Earn continuing education or call credits while you attend some (216) 592-2390 of the workshops at SBC. 2200 UUNDERNDER 4400 OOCTOBERCTOBER 20142014 · TOLEDOTOLEDO BUSINESSBUSINESS JOURNALJOURNAL · 2277 Chris Denman Crystal Ellerbrock Candice Harrison Daniel Hurlbert Chief Operating Offi cer, Devonshire REIT, Inc. Private Banking Relationship Manager, Fifth Third Bank Director, Schools as Hubs Initiative Manager, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Veterans Program Chris Denman, Chief Operating in the Maumee / Monclova Township area Violence and Rape Center, is a volunteer Offi cer, Devonshire REIT, Inc. with their two daughters. emergency medical technician, and a very annual campaign. She is also a member of Nominated by David DiManna and Da- active parish member of the St. Mary’s the Leadership Toledo board of trustees vid Schlaudecker Crystal Ellerbrock, Private Banking Re- Catholic Parish. and a member of the Children’s Hunger Al- lationship Manager, Fifth Third Bank liance Northwest Region board where she Chris Denman is chief operating offi - Nominated by: Robert LaClair Candice Harrison, Director, Schools as serves on the public relations committee. cer at Devonshire REIT, Inc., which owns Hubs Initiative Harrison is the fi rst person in her family and operates approximately $300 million in Crystal Ellerbrock is a private bank- Nominated by: Dave Schlaudecker and to earn a BA and MA, which she managed commercial real estate and is one of the re- ing relationship manager with Fifth Third Treva Jeffries with two children and a full-time job. Her gion’s fastest growing companies. Bank as well as CEO of Ellerbrock Enter- husband, fi fteen-year-old son, and six-year- Denman is also founder and president prises. She simplifi es fi nancial complexity As the director of Schools as Hubs Ini- old daughter are the most valuable aspects of TEI Charities, Inc., which has sent over for the top one percent of clients in north- tiative, Candice Harrison established more of her life and her best accomplishments. $23,000 to The V Foundation for cancer west Ohio by offering trust services, wealth than 20 partnerships that have positive- research over the past few years. He has and estate planning, investment services, ly impacted the quality of lives of stu- Daniel Hurlbert, J.D., Manager, Ohio served on Leadership Toledo’s board of di- risk management, and private bank capa- dents and their families in areas such as Department of Job and Family rectors the past six years and on the exec- bilities to her clients. fi nances, health, wellness, and academic Services Veterans Program utive committee for four years, including Ellerbrock also founded the William T. achievement. Nominated by: Lee Armstrong as president. Ellerbrock Foundation, which raises mon- In 2013, she served more than 75 volun- Denman and his wife have been mar- ey for awareness and research about Sud- teer hours with various community orga- Daniel Hurlbert has facilitated the em- ried since 2000 and moved back to north- den Infant Death Syndrome, in the wake nizations. She received the Top Commu- ployment of over 1,500 unemployed and west Ohio in March 2006 to be closer to of losing her own child. She also sits on nity Voices award from the United Way disabled veterans since 2011, in his role as friends and family. They currently reside the board for Open Arms Board Domestic of Greater Toledo for her work during its manager of the Ohio Department of Job and ProMedica Congratulates our v 20 Under 40 Finalists! Shermaine Hutchins Nursing Technician 0 $ 10010 ProMedica St. Luke’s Hospital Melanie Moser Emergency Nursing Educator ProMedica St. Luke’s Hospital The 20 Under 40 leadership awards program spotlights young, dynamic leaders who excel in community involvement and professional experience. Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists for their exceptional contributions and distinguishing achievements! www.promedica.org | © 2014 ProMedica 2288 · TOLEDOTOLEDO BUSINESSBUSINESS JOURNALJOURNAL · OOCTOBERCTOBER 22014014 2200 UUNDERNDER 4400 Treva Jeff ries Sara Martino Lindsay McKibben Brian S. Merkle Scott High School Principal Physician Assistant, University of Toledo Assistant Vice President, Signature Bank Merkle Funeral Service Medical Center Family Services (ODJFS) Veterans Pro- advocacy of women in administration, and Junior League of Toledo; Chi House Corpo- gram. This involved partnering with local Treva Jeffries, Principal, Scott High is a present board member of the Lutheran ration Board President; vice president and business organizations throughout north- School Social Services of Northwest Ohio. treasurer of the Ohio Association of Phy- west Ohio to establish a positive presence Nominated by: Candice Harrison She is a mother to her daughter, Blake, a sician Assistants; and the president of the and increase employment and training current high school junior, and her adopted Woodland Parent’s Club. In 2012, she was opportunities for veterans. He developed Treva Jeffries graduated from Scott High daughter Antionette, a civilian employee at recognized by Toledo Parent News as the data collection and tracking methodolo- School in 1992, completed her education at Fort Hood, Texas. Yark Auto Mom of the Year and also re- gies for the Ohio Veterans Program that Kentucky State and Bowling Green State ceived the Junior League of Toledo’s Pow- were subsequently borrowed and imple- University, then returned to Scott High Sara Martino, Physician Assistant, er of Woman Award. mented in other states. School as a teacher. She served as cheer- University of Toledo Medical Center Hurlbert provided pro bono legal ser- leading coach and head volleyball coach, Nominated by: Katie Bush, RN Lindsay McKibben,