Greater Green Bay Chamber: Future 15 Young Professional Awards presented

Contact: Andrea Tobias, 920.593.3408 or atobias@titletown.org

Green Bay, Wis.- (Feb. 23, 2017) – Each year, Current Young Professionals Network, a program of the Greater Green Bay Chamber, reaches out to the community in search of talented young professionals making an impact on the Greater Green Bay area. This year’s young professionals have not only found success in their professional careers, but their involvement in the community is something to be admired.

During the awards ceremony held at the KI Convention Center on Feb. 23, 2017, Young Professional Awards were presented to the following:

Future 15 Award recipients:

Matt Bero
Tony Ehrbar
Kaela Gedda
Kasha Huntowski
Brian Johnson
Barbara Koldos
Lynn Kroll
Nick Linz
Meghan Mehlberg
Josh Oliver
Dr. Adam Pasono
Tanja Schneider
Amy Seehafer
Rachel Sonnentag
Eric Vanden Heuvel

Young Professional of the Year:
Young Professional of the Year was selected from the pool of Future 15 recipients. This honor was presented to an individual with demonstrated commitment to the Greater Green Bay area through civic and business involvement, especially during the past year.

Congratulations to the Winner: Matt Bero, Owner/Chief Design Officer, Design Bero

Next Generation Best Place to Work:
This award was presented to a business that demonstrates a commitment to the development of young professionals, adapts work-life friendly policies, values generational differences and institutes attraction and retention initiatives for young talent.

Congratulations to the Finalists:
Hawkins Ash CPAs
Keller Williams Realty – Green Bay
M2 Logistics, Inc.
PMI Entertainment Group
Shorewest Realtors
Strategic Financial Group

Congratulations to the Winner: Performa, Inc.

Young Entrepreneur of the Year:
This award was presented to a local young professional business owner who exemplifies and holds true a commitment to the Greater Green bay area through demonstrated business accomplishments. Consideration includes but goes beyond financial success to evaluate this individual’s positive impact on the community as an entrepreneur.

Congratulations to the Finalists:
Nichole Campbell, Petal Pusher
Emily Jacobson, Green Bay Doulas
Mandy Suthers, DarJune Recovery Community Center & Services
Michael and Mina Witte, Simply Ballroom, LLC
Ted Zieman, Zesty’s Frozen Custard and Grill

Congratulations to the Winner: Laura Mossakowski, Laura Mossakowski, LLC – Financial Planning for Women and Their Families