Celebrate 2025 Topeka’s Top 20 Under 40 Honorees
Our honorees are the driving force behind Topeka’s growth—strengthening workplaces, energizing our economy, inspiring community connections, and shaping a future where Topeka thrives and every resident feels proud to call it home.
Meet this year's rising leaders
Jaron Caffrey
Director of Workforce and Health Care Policy – Kansas Hospital Association
Kaylee Champagne
Interior Designer – HTK Architects
Jake Holly
Associate Attorney – Foulston Siefkin LLP
Chelsea Huston
Community Outreach Director – Woolly Farms Foundation
Madeline Lambing
Associate Director of Leadership Experiences and Lecturer – Washburn University
Jolie Lippitt
Founder & CEO – P&V Consulting & Advocacy Group
Benton McGivern
Hospitalist – Stormont Vail Health
Danielle J. Martin
Founder and CEO – Authentic Media
Charles Morgan
Connection and Belonging Manager – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Laura Nichols
Associate Principal – Topeka Public Schools
Laura Pederzani
Executive Director – Arcare, Inc.
Fatima Perez-Luthi
Founder and CEO – The Grind Coaching and Consulting; Agency Owner – Luthi & Associates (American Family Insurance)
Cassidy Roberson
Director of Customer Experience and Partner – Schendel Lawn and Landscape (Green Pest Solutions)
Billy Skrobacz
Chief Retail Operations Officer – Capitol Federal Savings Bank
Damon Shore
Continuous Improvement Engineer – Mars Wrigley
Connor (CJ) Smith
Financial Reporting Accountant – Advisors Excel
Jessie Stonebraker
Special Investigator & Response Team Specialist – Kansas Department for Children and Families
Zachary Surritt
Business Development Director – R&S Maintenance Services
Alicia Walker
Executive Director – Community Action, Inc.; Founder – HEARTS: Helping Empower Adolescents Reject Thoughts of Suicide
India Yarborough
Founder & CEO – Local Lens PR
Celebrate the Top 20 Under 40 at the Annual Banquet
On November 13, the Jayhawk Area Council, Scouting America, and the Topeka’s Top 20 Under 40 Steering Committee will shine a spotlight on 20 remarkable young professionals shaping the future of our community. More than just an awards banquet, this signature event celebrates, connects, and supports Scouting, fueling programs across our 11-county Northeast Kansas region so every youth can experience life-changing leadership and character-building opportunities.
2025 Sponsors
Top 20 Under 40 Through the Years (2010–2025)
Investing In Topeka's Brightest
Scouting America and Topeka's Top 20 Under 40 share a commitment to nurturing leadership, building character, and inspiring community service. Together, we empower the next generation of young leaders who are shaping a stronger Topeka. All proceeds from Topeka's Top 20 Under 40 go directly to supporting the local scouting program, fueling opportunities for our youth to grow and thrive.
"I am honored to support 20 Under 40—recognizing leadership, community service, character, and professional excellence in Topeka’s rising stars."
