West Suburban Chamber of Commerce names inaugural Regional 30 Under 40

The West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry is recognizing 30 individuals younger than 40 who are making an impact on the region in its inaugural Regional 30 Under 40, according to a chamber news release.

The recipients will be honored May 17 at Brookfield Zoo.

“As a regional Chamber of Commerce, we are committed to building a community of thriving businesses who understand the greater good of our communities, and that means celebrating a unique demographic making an impact on our communities,” chamber President and CEO Suzi Wirtz said in the release. “The reactions of these individuals and the excitement around this new program is inspiring and rewarding. With nine diverse communities in the region, we must seek out and promote future leaders who will guide and elevate the businesses of tomorrow.”

Recipients were selected from a large number of nominations by a selection committee of chamber top tier members. Criteria included geographic location, passion for their company’s mission and culture, stellar leadership qualities and demonstrations of significant contributions to the region, the release stated.

The 2018 Regional 30 Under 40 are:

• Joy Bruniga, vice president of human resources, Pillars Community Health

• Bill Brennan, agent, State Farm Insurance

• Nick Dubak, chief operating officer, Dubak Electrical Group

• Brian Eagan, vice president, Selden Fox

• Jackie Errico, facility manager and trainer, RightFit

• Emily Goulding, community relations manager, AMITA Health

• Jordan Hanson, executive vice president, Illinois Brick Company

• Kristen Hettinga, executive assistant, Western Springs Business Association

• Gail Housman, fourth-grade teacher, Ideal School/District 105

• Katie Kaluzny, associate director, Illinois Green Alliance

• Tracy Kelly, vice president, Community Bank of Western Springs

• Chris Koenig, director of juniors and coach, LG Celtics Sports Foundation

• Brett Kovel, owner, Elite Management Associates Inc.

• Stefanie Kubitz, fifth-grade teacher, Seventh Avenue School/District 105

• Steven Langworthy, financial adviser, Edward Jones

• Chad Lopez, president, The Urban Mutt

• Matt McNaughton, principal, McNaughton Brothers Construction

• Mike McNeily, president, McNeily & Co.

• Bethany Mager, department chairwoman and teacher, Nazareth Academy

• Emily Mantucca, associate director of philanthropy, Helping Hand Center

• Zach Mottl, chief alignment officer, Atlas Tool and Die Works Inc.

• Beth Murin, communications director, Community Memorial Foundation

• Bridget O'Connor, co-creator, The DIY Playbook

• Tricia Riberto, managing broker, Coldwell Banker La Grange

• KT Speetzen, owner, Mother Cluckers Comedy

• Scott Stephens, president, ProxIT

• Scott Szeszycki, director of business affairs, Moraine Court Supportive Living

• Annie Tandy, owner and editor, Kidlist

• Brian Vaupell, owner, Jessup’s Automotive Services

• Joe Wronka, vice president of advancement, Mercy Home for Boys & Girls.

Chamber communities include Brookfield, Countryside, Hodgkins, Indian Head Park, La Grange, La Grange Park, McCook, Western Springs and Willow Springs.