Young Entrepreneur of the Year also announced; All to be recognized October 23
FOX CITIES, Wis. (August 7, 2025) – Pulse Young Professionals Network, a program of the Fox Cities Chamber, has announced the 15 individuals from across the Fox Cities region who will be honored as the 2025 class of Fox Cities Future 15 Young Professionals. These individuals were chosen based on their professional dedication, strong sense of vision for the future of the Fox Cities, and personal commitment to philanthropy in the community they call home.
The Future 15 awards have been presented annually since 2011 to individuals aged 40 and under who live and work in the Fox Cities – defined as Outagamie County, Calumet County, and Northern Winnebago County. Nominations were solicited earlier this year, and applications were reviewed by a committee comprised of past Future 15 honorees.
This year’s recipients are:
Nikki Gerhard, Executive Director, LEAVEN, Inc.
Amber Hammond, Executive Director, Oshkosh Kids Foundation
Andrey Krisher, Project Coordinator, American Quality Homes
Choua Schommer, Scholarship Manager, Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region
Cody Slagle, Project Coordinator, Miller Electric Manufacturing Co.
Garrett Singer, Deputy Chief of Staff, Lawrence University
Kellie Johnson, Director of Human Resources, Community Engagement and Events, Van Zeeland Nursery & Landscape
Kenny Cyracus, Youth Justice Supervisor, Outagamie County
Lalu Bere, Brand Experience Leader, Plexus Corp.
Lauren Sumnicht, Regional Development Director – Special Events, ThedaCare Family of Foundations
Noemi Delgado, Director of Accessibility Services, Lawrence University
Sam Vosters, Marketing Operations, U.S. Venture
Stacie Hazlett-Rothe, Communications & Outreach Specialist, Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region
Sterling Feathers, Digital Marketing Manager, Coalesce Marketing and Design
Turner Schmidt, Partner – General Dentist, Schmidt and Berkers Family Dentistry
A 2025 Young Entrepreneur of the Year has also been named – this year’s winner is Alyssa Jones, owner of Alyssa & Anna Fine Jewelry.
A celebration dinner will be held Thursday, October 23 at Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel in Neenah. Visit our web site to learn more and purchase tickets: https://members.foxcc.net/chamber-events/Details/2025-future-15-young-professional-awards-1237898?sourceTypeId=Website
This event is made possible through the generous support of our Presenting Sponsor Miron Construction, and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Sponsor Prevea Health.
