Today is the last chance to vote for your favorite finalist in ETX View’s second-annual 40 Under Forty awards program.
Voting, which opened Oct. 3, closes at 11:59 p.m. tonight (Tuesday). The 40 Under Forty awards recognize young professionals who have achieved success and excelled in their field of expertise before the age of 40.
During a nomination phase, community members nominated thousands of East Texans they felt were worthy of recognition. Now, voters may cast a ballot for one of the top three finalists in each of the 40 categories of industry. Voters can vote once per day in each category at www.etxview.com/4040/4040_2022 .
The nominee in each category who receives the most votes will be named the winner in their respective industry. The winners will be unveiled at a celebratory gala on Dec. 2 at the Infinity Event Center in Longview.
LAST CHANCE! Click here to vote.
The ceremony and event is expected to exceed 500 attendees, with all nominees, their guests, and employers invited to the banquet. The event will include entertainment by the All Funk Radio Show along with heavy hors d’oeuvres.
In addition to the banquet, on Dec. 3 ETX View will also publish a special edition of the magazine in which the 40 winners will be profiled. You can view the 2021 40 Under Forty magazine here.
Below are the Top 3 finalists in each of the 40 categories of industry:
African American Community Figure
Clent Holmes, of Thrive360Ke’Von Ware, of The Mortgage HouseKristina Ross, of Beard & Harris Attorneys at Law
Agriculture
Eric Yates, of Yates Family FarmsColby Seahorn, of Rocking S RanchMatt Ballard, of Broke Farm Boys LLC
Arts & Culture
Carmen Gadt, professional artist and art teacher at Pine Tree High SchoolMicah Lyons, of Lyons Family StudiosChristina Cavazos, Director of Arts! Longview
Automotive
Tiara Spilman, Peltier Chevrolet in TylerKristen Ramsey, Alliance Auto AuctionNolan Howell, Longview Diesel and Performance
Banking & Lending
Ryan Small, of Guaranty BankAriana Thompson, of Fairway MortgageJohn Nustad, of Guild Mortgage
Childhood Learning & Activities
Sara McKinley, of Longview World of Wonders (WOW)Alexis Marjason, of ETX Dance Co.Mattie Colan, of Asbury House
City Officials
Leanna Robinette, City of Tyler Parks and Recreation DirectorMichelle Gamboa, Longview City CouncilNickolas Mayfield, Longview Main Street Coordinator
Community Development
Hudson Johnson, Owner of Greenside Beverage Company and President of Friends of Lake LomondJosh Smallwood, of Smallwoods/80-Acre MarketRebekah Rogers, of Longview Capstone Homes
Construction
Hunter Estes, of That 1 PainterAdam Thompson, of ART Custom HomesAllye Hernandez, of Brothers That Just Do Gutters
Cosmetic & Beauty
Taylor Kirkpatrick, of Taylor Kirkpatrick AestheticsEmily Sanford, of Face Studio, Wow!Kassie Como, of Skin Studio
Dental, Hearing & Vision
Dr. Spencer Hansen, of Mack & Hansen OrthodonticsDr. Blake T. Williams, of Longview Eye AssocatesDr. Luke Mack, of East Texas Oral & Maxillofacial
Education
Hagan Patterson, P.E. teacher at Bullard ISDKendall Tomberlain, of Hallsville North ElementaryBryson White, of Kilgore ISD
End of Life Care
Erika Rader, of Rader Funeral HomeChristy Collier, of Prime Care HospiceBailey Haley, of Heart to Heart Hospice
Energy, Oil and Gas
Trista Roel, of Pride Metals LLCDerek Mayfield, of Axis EnergyMichael Clements Jr., of Energy Weldfab Inc.
Fashion & Home D?cor
Phaedra Bartley, of The Velvet Pearl BoutiqueAndrea Moore, of Urban Local ClothingHolly Smallwood, of SweetHoney Clothing
Finance & Investments
William Rice IV, of Eagle CapitalAshley King, of Wells Fargo AdvisorsMarkie Barnett, of Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors
Fire & Rescue
Trent Montgomery, of Longview Fire DepartmentAmber Hill, of Gilmer Fire Department and Kilgore College Fire AcademyHunter Rath, of Flint-Gresham FD with SCESD2
Fitness
Scott Henton, of The Training MethodAllison Haynes, of Fit Fuel StudioKaitlyn Williams, of Camp Gladiator Tyler
Hispanic Community Figure
Michelle Gamboa, of Roof CareEvelyn Zarate, of The Mortgage HouseLucero Harris, of Operation Unbroken
Insurance & Protection
Tara Harris, of Harris State FarmChase Reeves, of Goosehead InsuranceEric Berryhill, of Texas Farm Bureau
IT & Technology
Tyler McFarland, of Longview Tech ProsTravis Lancaster, of Texas Bank and TrustBrandon Blear, of BB Tech Services LLC
Law & Policy
Jessica Allen, of Goudarzi & YoungCasey Cook, of My Texas Estate Plane, PLLCJarad Kent, of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Law Enforcement & Military
Michael Bynum, of Longview Police DepartmentSyndi Howell, of Longview Police DepartmentLukas Neubauer, of Tyler Police Department
Manufacturing, Grocery & Distribution
Josh Smallwood, of SmallwoodsKyle McDougal, of Wastequip ManufacturingJessica James, of Komatsu
Marketing & Advertising
Kelli Burton, of Hospitality Health ERSheridan Smith, Chick-fil-A Marketing DirectorLaken Finney, CHRISTUS Good Shepherd
Media & News
Reagan Roy-Young, of CBS19Victoria Calderon, Hostess at La Vida TV (linked with Grace Church)Shardae LaRae, of CBS19
Medical & Healthcare
Amber Lockman, of Cerebral/BrainGuidedMichael Montandon, of CHRISTUS Good ShepherdMorgan Patel PMHNP-BC, of Wellness Pointe
Men in Business
Justin Hargrove, Owner of Kona Ice of Tyler, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Tyler & ETX Apex Leadership Co.Cody Yoder, Owner, Get Moving & StorageMichael Clements Jr., PDQ America & Texas Semitrailers
Music & Performing Arts
Ryan Dougherty, Axis Energy — Independent Musician/ EntertainerMiranda Dolive, Greater Longview Children’s Choir AssociationJoshua King, Limelight Players Children’s Theatre
Nonprofit/Philanthropist
Patricia Glass, Neurodivergent Advocates of East TexasSuzette Farr, Tyler ISD FoundationEvan Dolive, Greater Longview United Way
Outdoor Beautification
Daniel Ross, LandvisionsErin Garner, Keep Tyler Beautiful — Community Coordinator for City of TylerDerek Kennedy, KFI Signs & Fabrication
Photography & Graphic Design
Holly Patterson, Holly Patterson PhotographyLindsay Steele, Lindsay Steele PhotographyHaley Farr, Haley Farr Photography
Real Estate
John Wampler, Realty One Group RoseJanti Patel, Ramsey RealtyAmanda Folmar, Standard Real Estate
Restaurant & Hospitality
Chelsea Cace, of Cace’s KitchenMacy Bannert, of Wild Honey CreameryMiles Maxey, Jucy’s Hamburgers, Jucy’s Taco, T.Blanco’s and The Back Porch
Social Entrepreneur
Chelsea Wilson, The Lit HippieKelly Belt, ActionCOACH of East TexasSkyler Hefley, Tyler ISD
Sports
Ashlyn White, Private lessons, softball coach for pitching, hitting and fieldingJalen Claiborne, of Longview ISDJosh Tomlin, private baseball lessons
Tattoo & Artistry
Joshua Prekker, of Skin Deep TattooMitch Howie, of Iron Dragon TattooSiena Coronado, of Homefree Tattoo
Volunteer
Jessica Hughes, of H&W PowersportsKristina Suberbielle, Board Member — Keep Tyler BeautifulJulia Wilson, Bubba’s 33
Women in Business
Alexis Marjason, East Texas Dance CompanyTaylor Kirkpatrick, Taylor Kirkpatrick AestheticsTara Hays, Express Employment Professionals
Worship
Pastor Brian McDaniels, of LifeBridge LongviewPastor LaDarian Brown, of Parkview Baptist ChurchPastor Seth Dore’, of Grace Creek Church
VOTE HERE! You can cast 1 ballot each day in each category
This is the second year of ETX View’s 40 Under Forty awards. ETX View is a bi-monthly magazine that celebrates the best of East Texas life and culture. Its award-winning writers, photographers and designers showcase dynamic stories of the people, events and trends that represent the community.
ETX View is a product of M. Roberts Media, the parent company of the Tyler Morning Telegraph and the Longview News-Journal. The bi-monthly magazine is inserted into newspapers for Tyler and Longview subscribers and is available on stands across East Texas.
For questions or information about 40 Under Forty or ETX View, contact Ambassador of Events Haylea Hudson at 903-237-7732 or hhudson@mrobertsmedia.com or Editor Santana Wood at 903-237-7749 or info@etxview.com.
Sponsors of 2022 40 Under Forty include Peters Chevrolet, Grimes Irrigation & Construction, Inc., Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, Taylor Kirkpatrick Aesthetics, Goosehead Insurance, Samaritan Servants International, Urban Local Clothing, Smelley Enterprises, The Genecov Group, The Mortgage House, Face Studio! Wow!, Brookshire Grocery Company, UT Tyler, Texas Farm Credit, The Brothers That Just Do Gutters, East Texas Baptist University, Roberts & Roberts Attorneys at Law, Jose Sanchez Law Firm, P.C., My Texas Estate Plan, PLLC, CBS19, Longview Too AMBUCS, and Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation.