Chamber Announces New Forty Under 40 Date

The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce has released the new date for its Forty Under 40 celebration. Previously scheduled for April 2, the event will now take place on August 20, and will take place at the Hyde Park Drive-In Theatre. The public will be able to join the honorees, socially distanced of course, as we celebrate them and enjoy a night at the theater. Complete information about the event can be found at www.dcrcoc.org/40Under40.
 
Bestowed annually to forty people under the age of 40 who have shown a strong commitment to the Hudson Valley, the Mover & Shaker Awards honor individuals making a difference in their communities and going above and beyond in their professions. The selection committee reviews nominations from the community and scores each nomination independently of each other and the Chamber, with the scores then tallied to determine the Top 40. Neither the Chamber staff nor any sponsors or partners influence the judging in any way.
 
“These individuals are really the best of the best, and they represent the future of the business community within the Hudson Valley region,” said Frank Castella, Jr., President and CEO of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. “We congratulate the Class of 2020, and we look forward to celebrating their accomplishments.”
 
Chosen from a pool of over 100 nominations, the honorees represent professions ranging from attorneys to accountants, teachers to bankers, non-profit directors and community volunteers, and a variety of other industries. The complete list of the 2020 Forty Under 40 honorees can be found online at www.dcrcoc.org/Top40.
 
Founded in 1907, the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce is committed to the growth and development of local businesses and the economy.  For more information about Chamber happenings, the complete events calendar, or to find out how we might best serve as an advocate for you and your business, please visit dcrcoc.org.
 
We want to thank our sponsors who have made this event possible.
 
Event Sponsors
N&S Supply
Rhinebeck Bank
 
Mover & Shaker Sponsors
Animal Farm Foundation
CareMount Medical
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.
JGS, CPA, P.C.
M & T Bank
Mackey Butts & Wise LLP
Marshall & Sterling Insurance
Mount Saint Mary College
PVE
RBT CPAs, LLP
Rose & Kiernan, Inc.
Tompkins Mahopac Bank
 
Profile Sponsor
Hudson Cadillac Buick GMC
 
VIP Reception
Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
 
Awards Sponsor
De’s Jewelers
 
Interview Sponsor
Impact PR & Communications
 
Red Carpet Sponsor
Tipsy Social
 
 
This year’s honorees include:
 
Karina Acevedo, 38
Enlarged City School District of Middletown
 
Jamie Bower, 34
Marist College
 
Lt. Paul Bucher, Jr., 36
City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department
 
Alexander Cukar, 38
A&T Ventures
 
Alana Daly Mikhalevsky, 34
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation
 
Jasmin Nicole Davis, 30
Poughkeepsie Galleria
 
Kristin Delia, 27
Impact PR & Communications
 
Michael DiDonato, 29
Nuvance Health
 
Jeff Doane, 35
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation
 
Dwayne Douglas, 38
Marist College
 
Dr. Greg Efros, 31
Efros Orthodontics
 
Maggie Fountain, 26
Nuvance Health
 
Karen Gates, 38
Hudson Valley Credit Union
 
Christopher Gomez, 35
Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
 
Karianna Haasch, 32
Local Artisan Bakery
 
Jessica Hasapis, 28
The Culinary Institute of America
 
Cheryl Jenkins, 37
Hotaling Insurance Services
 
Harry A. Johnson, Jr., 25
Brothers at Bard
 
Nikki Kaelber, 31
Laura’s Family Restaurant
 
Aliza Krevolin, 34
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
 
Jamie Levato, 38
Poughkeepsie Farm Project
 
Melinda Martinez, 35
Marist College
 
Europa McGovern, 39
Hudson Valley Regional Council
 
Andrew Mendez-Spera, 30
Tipsy Social
 
Dr. Ogheneochuko Metitiri, 36
CareMount Medical
 
Dylan Murphy, 29
Rhinebeck Bank
 
Christina Myers, 33
Rondout Savings Bank
 
Michelle Nepton, 37
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region
 
Ryan O’Sullivan, 36
Heroic Food
 
Jacob Reckess, 37
PAZ Management
 
Emily Ricci, 26
Mount Saint Mary College
 
Rachel Ronk, 34
Hudson Valley Credit Union
 
Matthew Sabellico, 36
Sabellico Greenhouses & Florist
 
Leah Speck, 38
Queen City Dance
 
L’Quette Taylor, 34
Infinite Glass and Metal, Inc.
 
Dariel Vasquez, 24
Brothers at Bard
 
Brad Weaver, 39
Marshall & Sterling Insurance
 
Cara Whalen, Esq., 34
Mackey Butts & Wise LLP
 
Ashley Witkiewicz, 32
Valley Pediatric Dentistry
 
Kyle Wonderly, 32
IBM