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Learn More About Northwood University’s 20 Under 40!

The 20 Under 40 program has been established to recognize NU alumni who are ambitious professionals doing great things in their careers, organizations, or communities.

Criteria to be nominated for the 20 Under 40 class include being an alumnus under the age of 40 at the time of their nomination, making an impact in their career, organization, or community, demonstrating the values of The Northwood Idea and involvement with Northwood University post-graduation.

Each member of 20 under 40 represents the core values that define our Northwood community. Their accomplishments have inspired us and paved the way for a brighter future.

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2025 20 Under 40 Reception: Friday, April, 25, 2025

The Henry Autograph Collection in Dearborn, Michigan

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20 Under 40

Meet Your Class of 2024

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Nick Andres ’19 MBA ’20

Strategic Planning Senior Analyst – Electric Vehicles

Cox Automotive – Atlanta, GA

Yan Bowers ’12

Senior Manager

Plante Moran – Okemos, MI

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Ethan Bregger ’11 MBA ’17

Sales Manager – Retail

Tenneco, Inc. – New Boston, MI

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Jackie Brooks ’06

CEO

Loudr – Denver, CO

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Corey Ferris ’06

Director of Asset Management

Hantz Financial Services Inc. – Midland, MI

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Lane Fortinberry ’08

Founder/Owner

Formatic Digital – Clarkston, MI

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Lauren Griewski ’07

SVP, Strategic Partnerships and Global Agencies

Rokt – Cornwall, NY

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Andrew Hanagan ’15

Realtor

Good Company Realty – Oak Park, MI

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Tony Johnson ’15 MBA ’16

Director of Operations

Domino’s – Valrico, FL

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Nate Lindstrom ’08

Director – Dealer Policy

Toyota Motor North America – Odenton, MD

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Paul Mersino ’05

President/CEO

Butzel – Canton, MI

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Jake Riepma ’15

Show Host

Locked On Detroit – Dallas, TX

Bryce Rucker ’09

Attorney and Business Advisor

Ferndale, MI

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Nathan Schick ’23

General Sales Manager & Marketing Manager

Auto Europe Inc. – Birmingham, MI

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Autumn Schwalbe ’20

Ford Performance Parts Product Specialist and Planner

Ford Motor Company – Ypsilanti, MI

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Ann Marie Taepke ’07

Chief Marketing Officer

Holderness Family Productions – Apex, NC

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DeAnte Thompkins ’10

Market Director

Thrivent – Troy, MI

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Tray Thompson ’16

Manager – Corporate Social Responsibility

Dallas Mavericks – Arlington, TX

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Kristi Wagner ’06

Director – Partnership Activation

Major League Baseball – Brooklyn, NY

David Wilson ’08

President/CEO

Preston Automotive Group – Preston, MD

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