United Way's 40 Under 40 Powered by Step One Automotive Group

Our very own Kilane Garrett, Account Executive, was nominated and chosen as one of United Way’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2021! United Way Emerald Coast’s Emerging Leaders inaugural 40 Under 40 awards, powered by Step One Automotive Group, seeks to recognize Okaloosa and Walton counties’ top young leaders excelling in the areas of leadership, community involvement, and professional accomplishment.

We couldn’t be more proud of the young professionals in our community who are excelling as leaders in their respective industries while passionately serving the community.  Keep an eye out for these game-changers!

United Way Emerald Coast hosted an incredible time on the afternoon of Friday, September 24th to celebrate the inaugural class of Emerging Leaders 40 Under 40 honorees, presented by Step One Automotive Group ! United Way made a post on their Facebook page giving a  “Special thanks to the Emerging Leaders Committee and all of the sponsors who made such a wonderful event possible: Step One Automotive Group , Gulf Power Company , VIP Destin Magazine , Emerald Coast Vibe , Tap the Coast , American DJ Zoran , Shot In Focus Portrait Studio , and Publix !”

Check out our video online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNk7tJ4N4zk

Do you know any of the young professionals from the Emerging Leaders 40 Under 40 2021 Class?

Andrew Rowe, 26, Synovus

Anthony Lanier, 33, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast

Bernita Everett, 39, Eglin Federal Credit Union

Bobby Parker, 30, Corcoran Reverie

Bobby Wagner, 27, Trees on the Coast

Brittany Tate, 33, Okaloosa County School District

Carly Barnes, 35, Caring & Sharing of South Walton

Caroline Hare, 34, Shoreline Church

Chelsea Blaich, 32, Main Street DeFuniak Springs

Chelsie Sapp, 31, FamiliesFirst Network

Christie Austin, 35, Community Bank

Elizabeth Boswell, 38, Live Love Destin Group

Emily Friedlander, 33, Fort Walton Beach Medical Center

Gabrielle Kilgore, 29, Walton Area Chamber of Commerce

Hannah Wilburn, 27, All In Credit Union

Heather Ruiz, 37, Bit-Wizards

Jared Williams, 35, Get The Coast

Jenni Brunson, 37, Okaloosa Gas

Jeremy Radney, 33, Walton County Sheriff’s Office, Florida

Jessica Proffitt Bracken, 36, Proffitt PR

Johnny C. Alexander, 37, ACE50 Media

Justina C.J. Turner, 38, Chesser & Barr, P.A.

Kalan Wasson, 29, Fort Walton Beach Police Department

Karah Fridley-Young, 32, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation

Kelly Jasen, 39, United Way Emerald Coast

Khaliqa Wheatley, 33, Walton County Sheriff’s Office, Florida

Kilane Hacia, 29, Step One Automotive Group

Lane Redding, 33, Progress Bank

Leslie Moland, 37, White-Wilson Medical Center

Marlayna Goosby, 39, Grow Your Gift Conservatory of Music

Marlee Tucker, 25, United Way Emerald Coast

Miranda Adams, 32, Staples Stores

Nathan R. Cordle, 31, Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC

Robbie Truax, 37, Shoreline Church

Ryan Mims, 31, Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Walton Co.

Sarah Peavy, 38, Emerald Coast Harley-Davidson

Shaye Smith, 33, The Center for Sales Strategy

Stefanie Fontaine, 33, Bridgeway Center, Inc.

Sydney Harper, 31, Florida Department of Health (DOH) Okaloosa County

Teresa Imdieke, 39, Habitat for Humanity Walton County