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40 Under 40 Honorees of 2024

Now in its third year, the Mainebiz 40 Under 40 recognizes the state's up-and-comers, the next generation of leaders who are changing Maine and its economy for the better. 

Mainebiz is proud to recognize these men and women as they rise in their careers. The fabulous 40 come from a wide range of industries — insurance, financial services, law, health care, the nonprofit sector, food-and-beverage, the arts, real estate, tech, government, professional sports, retail and more.

Please join Mainebiz in celebrating the honorees at our awards reception on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 5-7 p.m. The venue will be Brick South at Thompson's Point in Portland. You can learn more and register here.

40 Under 40 Honorees of 2024

  • Ekhlas Ahmed
    Ekhlas Ahmed
    Founder and executive creative director, Chance To Advance
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  • Alexandra Blake Basinet
    Alexandra Blake Basinet
    Founder and owner, Blake Orchard Juicery
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  • Joann Bautista
    Joann Bautista
    Deputy secretary of state, policy advisor, Maine Department of the Secretary of State
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  • Taylor Benay
    Taylor Benay
    Director of marketing, Hexmodal
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  • Stephen Carr
    Stephen Carr
    Owner, Stephen Carr Property Services
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  • Justin Chenette
    Justin Chenette
    Senior director of public relations and advancement, Sweetser
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  • Michelle Conners
    Michelle Conners
    Executive director, Kennebunk Free Library
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  • Jack Davies
    Jack Davies
    Director of finance, MaineWorks
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  • Matt Dexter
    Matt Dexter
    Executive director, Christine B. Foundation
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  • Ariadne Dimoula
    Ariadne Dimoula
    Founder and CEO, Paramount Planet Product
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  • Matthew DuBois
    Matthew DuBois
    Co-owner, the Bankery and Skowhegan Fleuriste
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  • Khadija El Barkaoui
    Khadija El Barkaoui
    Founder, Coelle Travel
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  • Zack Frechette
    Zack Frechette
    President and CEO, United Insurance
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  • Leah Graham
    Leah Graham
    Program director, Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative, The Jackson Laboratory
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  • Gabe Hoffman-Johnson
    Gabe Hoffman-Johnson
    Founder, chief community officer, Portland Hearts of Pine
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  • Matthew Jones
    Matthew Jones
    Owner/lead carpenter, Forest Street Carpentry
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  • Colleen Kavanagh
    Colleen Kavanagh
    Founder and CEO, SoulBeing
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  • Kay Kerina
    Kay Kerina
    Program manager, Maine Career Exploration Program; principal consultant, Kerina Consulting LLC
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  • Muhammad Humza Khan
    Muhammad Humza Khan
    Founder and CEO, Inclusion Maine
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  • Tom Kittredge
    Tom Kittredge
    Senior investment officer, Maine Technology Institute
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  • David Klein
    David Klein
    Head of WEX Venture Capital, WEX Inc.
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  • Kayla Lewis
    Kayla Lewis
    Owner, Upward Consulting
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  • Alex Maffucci
    Alex Maffucci
    President, Atlantic Brewing Co.
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  • Clay Maker
    Clay Maker
    Co-president, Penobscot General Contractors
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  • Samantha Mason
    Samantha Mason
    Test planning supervisor, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
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  • Brandon McDonald
    Brandon McDonald
    Regional hub coordinator, Northern Maine Development Commission
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  • Reed McLean
    Reed McLean
    Founder and co-director, Lights Out Gallery
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  • Sandy Nesin
    Sandy Nesin
    CEO, Community Care Partnership of Maine; vice president of operations, St. Joseph Healthcare
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  • Mackenzie H.T. Parsons
    Mackenzie H.T. Parsons
    Principal/financial planner, Cornerstone Financial Planning
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  • Dan Reed
    Dan Reed
    Marketing and program manager, SCORE Maine
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  • Lizzy Reinholt
    Lizzy Reinholt
    Senior vice president and COO, Peaks Renewables/Summit Utilities
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  • Mary Alice Scott
    Mary Alice Scott
    Public affairs manager, Maine Association of Nonprofits
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  • Daniel Sipe
    Daniel Sipe
    Founder, co-director, Lights Out Gallery
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  • Hazel Stark
    Hazel Stark
    Co-founder and CEO, Maine Outdoor School L3C; registered Maine guide
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  • Jon Stein
    Jon Stein
    Owner-founder, Fogtown Brewing Co.
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  • Lisa Sturgeon
    Lisa Sturgeon
    Founder, Getting Married in Maine LLC; instructor, Husson University College of Business
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  • Jay Tansey
    Jay Tansey
    Co-founder and board chair, Sad Dads Club Inc.; director of strategy and operations, IDEXX Veterinary Software
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  • David Tse
    David Tse
    Co-founder and CEO, Chargely
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  • Scott Vogel
    Scott Vogel
    President and owner, the Front Porch Piano Bar and Restaurant, Crew Ogunquit and Coastal Alchemistis
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  • Karlë Woods
    Karlë Woods
    Founder, co-director, Lights Out Gallery
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