This year brought a record-breaking number of nominations and applications for the Black Hills Region 40 Under 40. The 2025 class comprises a diverse group of individuals who are making a significant impact in their careers and the community. To learn more about each person, be sure to read the April 2025 issue of Elevate Magazine.
- Sarah J Davis, 34, Ketel Thorstenson LLP, Partner
- Wesley Erickson, 34, Adventure Driven Media Co, Owner/Founder
- Markie Zacharias, 38, RE/MAX Advantage, Realtor
- Corinne Perkins, 39, Plenty of Hires & Black Hills Welcome Box, Founder/ Owner
- Kianna Binger, 31, Lemon Fresh Cleaners, Founder / CEO
- Tyson Steiger, 39, Visit Rapid City, Director of Sales
- Katie Sandvig, 37, Core Pelvic Health, Owner / Physical Therapist
- Dr. Laura Rawlings, 39, Animal Clinic Ltd, Partner/Veterinarian
- Megan Batteen, 38, Midwest Marketing, President
- Chelsey Groseclose, 33, The Couch Connection Mental Health & Wellness and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Mental Health Therapist
- Bryan Mitchell, 39, Western Dakota Tech, Black Hills Solar, IEC Dakotas, Evergreen Aquafarms, Program Director, Electrical Manager/Electrical Contractor, Training Director, Chief Technical Officer
- Allie Geier-Barlow, 29, Midwest Marketing, Senior Marketing Strategist
- Annelise Ewing Goodman, Ed.D, 33, Black Hills State University, Manager, Customer Success & Instructor
- Skylar McKeith, 30, Self-employed, Lawyer
- Dr. Whitnee Coy, 36, Oglala Lakota College, Professor
- Rachelle White, 37, Black Hills Home Builders Association, Executive Vice President
- Holly Glatt, 39, Upward Properties, Real Estate Agent
- Aaron Flahaut, 29, United States Air Force, Section Chief of Special Security Operations
- Austin Eichacker, 34, Ketel Thorstenson, LLP, Partner
- Trista Vlcek, 32, Jump N Slide Adventure Park, Owner
- Joshua Miranda, 34, Rapid City Arts Council, Community Manager
- Eric Nelson, 31, Black Hills Energy, Manager Substation Maintenance
- Kevin Kirschenmann, 39, Black Hills Surgical Hospital, Lab Manager
- Nate Jaime, 38, Second Nature, Manager, Client Success
- Dr. Gerrit Scheepers, 37, South Dakota Mines, Director of Choirs
- Chadwick Ratigan, 37, OneHeart, Executive Director
- Devin Constant, 29, Dakota Wesleyan University, Assistant Professor; Clinical Coordinator
- Anjelica Sasse, 34, Black Hills Energy, Senior Compensation Analyst
- Spencer Gossel, 35, CMG Home Loans, Home Loan Specialist
- Michaela Horn, 31, Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director
- Katy Odenbach, 31, Luxe Haircare & Skincare, Owner
- Sarah Houdek, 30, Drs. Tucker-Kudrna-Holec-Young Eyecare Centre, Optometrist
- Audrey Nordine, 33, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Black Hills, Associate Executive Director
- Aly Quinn, 33, Rapid City Public Library; Dakota Point Brewing, Events Coordinator and Supervisor at Library; Owner at Dakota Point Brewing
- David Wolf, 39, Western States Fire Protection, Pre-Construction / PM
- Ashley Meggs, 35, Four Seasons Motorsport & Marine, GM & Partner
- Chami Senarath, 30, Property Meld, Associate Software Engineer
- Kayla Klein, 36, Klein Visioneering Group, CEO
- Evan Walterman, 32, Black Hills Federal Credit Union, Construction & Security Manager
- Traie Roberson-Miles, 38, Rushmore CrossFit, Owner & Coach
This year’s 40 under 40 program was sponsored by A&B Business, Elevate Rapid City, HomeSlice Media Group and DoubleTree by Hilton.
