From Staff Reports
Voting will continue through Dec. 21 in ETX ViewÐÔÊӽ紫ý™s fourth annual 40 Under Forty awards program.
Voting opened Monday and will continue through Dec. 21. The magazineÐÔÊӽ紫ý™s 40 Under Forty awards for 2025 recognize young professionals who have achieved success and excelled in their field of expertise before the age of 40.
Community members recently 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 contests/40under40 .
The nominee in each category who receives the most votes will be named the winner in their respective industry.
The winners will be announced on social media and in a souvenir magazine set to publish Feb. 7. All 40 winners will be prominently featured in the magazine, and the top three finalists will also have their photos published in the magazine thanks to Thunder Media, who will be taking headshots of the finalists Dec. 9 and 11. For information about headshots or to schedule your appointment, email 4040@etxview.com.
Winners will also receive a keepsake award and be honored on social media and online at .
Finalists are reminded to encourage their family and friends to vote daily, as the finalist with the most votes in each category will be named the winner.
Top 3 finalists in each of the 40 categories of industry:African American Community Figure
Amber Williams, of Kilgore College in Kilgore
Jeremiah Shepherd, of LeTourneau University in Longview
Millicent Tinney, of MDT Fit in Kilgore
Agriculture and Cattle
Haley Hastings, of Elysian Fields High School in Elysian Fields and Striking H in Marshall
Mintie Betts, of the East Texas State Fair in Tyler
Ryan Middaugh, of East Texas Elite Kennels in Gilmer
Arts & Culture
Amy Emge, of Amy Emge ART in Tyler
Angela Aulds, of Kilgore College in Kilgore
Natilie Castaneda, of Painted by Nat C. and Red Rooster Tattoo in Longview
Automotive
Bryson Bacon, of Bacon Chevrolet in Frankston
Drew Carnes, of Patterson Motors of Kilgore
Dustin McGovney, of McGovney Detailing Solutions in Longview
Banking & Lending
Ariana Thompson, of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. in Longview
Candice Ainsworth, of Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. in Longview
Destiny Davidson, of Eastman Credit Union in Longview
Childhood Learning & Activities
Alexis Marjason, of East Texas Dance Company in Longview
Amanda Patton, of St. LukeÐÔÊӽ紫ý™s MotherÐÔÊӽ紫ý™s Day Out in Kilgore
Jasmine Ritchie, of Gymdaze Studio in Longview and Longview World of Wonders
City Officials
Michelle Gamboa, of Longview City Council
Taylor Owings, of City of Kilgore Main Street
William Michael Searcy, of the Henderson City Council
Community Development
Cody Rosenbalm, The Park of East Texas in Tyler
Dereck Yagle, of Flugers in Longview
Ed Aguilar, of ETX Piney Woods Composite ÐÔÊӽ紫ý” NICA in Kilgore
Construction
Brooke Power, of CXR Roofing in Tyler
Josh Doyle, of Clean Cut Roofing in White Oak
Josh Watt, of Reliant Roofing and Krieger Equipment in Bullard
Cosmetic & Beauty
Brittany Morris, of On the Glow Waxing + Spray Tanning in Longview
Kate Trulson, of Princess De Nails by KK in Tyler
Nicole Brantley, of Everlasting Aesthetics in Longview
Dental, Hearing & Vision
Alden P. Gregston, MD, of Heaton Eye Associates in Longview
Blake T. Williams, OD, of Longview Eye Associates in Longview
Jay Hemphill, DDS, of Jay Hemphill Dentistry in Longview
Education
Ashton Ross, of Pine Tree ISD Birch Elementary School in Longview
Bryson White, of Kilgore ISD
Kelsey Carter, of LeTourneau University in Longview
End of Life Care
Christy Collier, of PrimeCare Hospice in Longview
Jessie Harris, of Concho Hearts Hospice in Kilgore
Preston Rader, of Rader Funeral Home in Longview
Energy, Oil and Gas
Kyle Ross, of Westlake Chemical in Longview
Seth Moore, of SWEPCO in Longview
Jacob Ramirez, of Pintail Safety in Kilgore
Fashion & Home Décor
Brianna Frase, of Defining Grace in Longview
Erin West, of Shop West Avenue LLC in Gilmer
Lydia Schmitz, of Dressed By Lydia in Tyler
Finance & Investments
Corey Hill, of Rose Retirement in Longview
Elsa Selleck, of Selleck Accounting & Finance PLLC in Kilgore
William Rice IV, of Eagle Capital Advisors in Longview
Fire & Rescue
Ben Edwards, of Longview Fire Department
Brian Russell, of Gregg County SheriffÐÔÊӽ紫ý™s Office in Longview
TJ Lewis, of Henderson Fire Department
Fitness
Ashley Peters, of Christus Institute for Healthy Living in Longview
Gennavieve Caramazzi, of Fusion Fitness in Lindale
Jennifer Lewis, of Stafford Boot Camp in Longview
Hispanic Community Figure
Fernanda Odum, of Sacred Terra in Avinger
Ruby Abarca, of RubyÐÔÊӽ紫ý™s Mexican Restaurant in Tyler/White Oak
Ubaldo Meraz, of East Texas Professional Credit Union in Kilgore
Insurance & Protection
Chase Reeves, of Goosehead Insurance in Gilmer
Elyanna Lozano, of EPIC Insurance Agency in Longview
Nikki Clark, of Rob Bassett State Farm in Longview
IT & Technology
Alex Rocha, of John Soules Food in Tyler
Brandon OÐÔÊӽ紫ý™Rourke, of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Computer Solutions in Kilgore
Travis Foster, of Hospitality Health ER
Law & Policy
Jessica Allen
No other nominations were received in category.
Law Enforcement & Military
Colin Groce, of Longview Police Department
Danny Isonhood, of Longview Police Department
Justin Murphy, of Kilgore Police Department
Manufacturing, Grocery & Distribution
Brittany Smith, of Thumper Fabrication in Marshall
Erika Rader, of Gap Inc. Distribution Center in Longview
Lauren Hendley, of Tyler Pipe in Tyler
Marketing & Advertising
Katie Krier, of Krier and Co. Media in Tyler
Lindsay Hanks, of SociaLily Design / Social Media Marketing in Tyler
Ria Enore, of Atria Willow Park in Tyler
Media & News
Cory Fourniquet, of GT: Garage Talk in Tyler
Reagan Roy-Young, of CBS19 in Tyler
Savannah Hale, of CBS19 in Tyler
Medical & Healthcare
Jose Herrera, PTA, of Therapy 2000 in Longview
Justin Robinson, MAMFT, LPC-S, of Renew Counseling Center in Longview
Meaghan Arnold, M.A. CCC-SLP, of Speech Swallowing and Neurological Rehabilitation in Tyler
Men in ÐÔÊӽ紫ý
Greg Holmes, of East Texas Preferred Properties and Preferred Renovations in Kilgore
James Heath, of Pack & Mail and Pack ÐÔÊӽ紫ý˜NÐÔÊӽ紫ý™ Mail in Longview
Samuel Doom, of Mr. Cooper in Longview
Music & Performing Arts
Byron Williams, of Band ÐÔÊӽ紫ý” Good Company in Tyler
Gavin Clarke, of Kilgore ISD
Rachel Clower Hurt, of East Texas Dance Co. in Longview
Nonprofit/Philanthropist
Jackie Starr, of East Texas CASA in Longview
Kaitlyn Shultz, of Habitat for Humanity of Smith County in Tyler
Nell Spencer, WomenÐÔÊӽ紫ý™s Center of East Texas in Longview
Outdoor Beautification
Dean Mize, of Texas Best Softwash in Tyler
Derek Kennedy, of KFI Signs in Longview
Jared Alsobrook, of Alsobrook Pools in Tyler
Photography & Graphic Design
Elizabeth Thacker, of Elizabeth Thacker Photography in Lindale
Haley Farr, of Haley Farr Photography in Longview
Lindsay Steele, of Lindsay Steele Photography in Longview
Real Estate
Ashley Salgado, of East Texas Preferred Properties in Longview
Jeniffer Teran, of Wood Real Estate Group in Tyler
Summer Edwards, of Summer Elite Realty Group in Tyler/Longview
Restaurant & Hospitality
Aaron Castillo, of TeleÐÔÊӽ紫ý™s Mexican Restaurant in Longview
Casey Moehring, of Zen Kitchen BakeHouse & Craft Beverage Company in Kilgore
Heather Lane, of Cheesecake Lane in White Oak
Social Entrepreneur
David K. Shelton, of Kratom King in Tyler/Longview
Lucero Harris, Swing Into Networking in Kilgore
Patricia Glass, Flourish in Tyler
Sports
Brice Winter, of New Diana High School in Diana
Hector Peralez, of Kilgore High School in Kilgore
Katelynn Carter, of Tyler Junior College in Tyler
Tattoo & Artistry
Charlie Chavez, of Twiested Rabbit Tattoo Company in Longview
Cora Weisenberger, of Under the Magnolia Tattoo in Lindale
Tyler Weisenberger, of Red Rooster Tattoo in Longview
Volunteer
Dillon Rodriguez, of Texas National Bank in Jacksonville
Kim Ormsby, of Junior League of Tyler in Tyler
Sandra Tovar, of UT Health East Texas, in Tyler
Women in ÐÔÊӽ紫ý
Abygail Bongfeldt, of Clayton Homes in Tyler
Ariel Angel, of Angel Watch Supervision in Kilgore
Sarah Watson, of WildRoots Ranch in Longview
Worship
Aaron Burwell, of Athey Baptist Church in Harleton
Joel Simmons, of Harleton Baptist Church in Harleton
Kimberly Carney, of Fairwood United Methodist Church in Tyler
This is the fourth year of ETX ViewÐÔÊӽ紫ý™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 the lifestyle magazine product produced by Tyler Morning Telegraph and the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý. The bi-monthly magazine is available for free on stands across East Texas and digitally online at .
For questions or information about 40 Under Forty, contact 4040@etxview.com.
