North County Inc. to Honor 30 Leaders in Their Thirties

North County Incorporated, Regional Development Association (NCI), has named this year’s NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties Leadership Award recipients.

This  group of up-and-coming professionals and volunteers, all of whom are making a significant difference in the North County area, will be recognized at the NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties reception on Friday, Sept. 21, at 11:30 a.m. at Norwood Hills Country Club.

The 2012 NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in Their Thirties Leadership Award honorees, which will be recognized for their remarkable contributions to their profession and community, are:

Montize Aaron, Pattonville School District

Elena Amirault, Hazelwood School District

Jeff Appel, Edward Jones

Joshua Baumann, Lutheran High School North

Wesley Bell, St. Louis Community College Florissant Valley

Donny Carver, US Bank

Mike Crossno, Vantage Credit Union

Nyron Edwards, Hazelwood School District

Lindsey Gallahue, Commercial Bank

Andrew Harris, Hazelwood School District

Amy Hawkins, Christian Hospital

Keeley Hayes, SSM DePaul Health Center

Julie Hercules, Incarnate Word Academy

LaRenda Hutt, Riverview Gardens School District

Bonita Jamison, Jennings School District

Rodney Lewis, Ed.D, Ferguson-Florissant School District

Megan Martinez, Missouri Veterans Home

Justin Naber, Fred Weber Inc.

Jennifer Roper, Ed.D, Hazelwood School District

Melissa Russell, Garden Villas North

Krista Sherman, Special School District

Jason Shupp, Ferguson Roofing

Craig Szczuka, Falcon Service

Michael Vernon, Florissant Police Department

Elizabeth Wade, Pulaski Bank

Kari Welker, Countryside Townhomes, LLC

Sandy Wiley, Ed.D, Ritenour School District

Melanie Wiginton, T&L Tree Service, Inc.

Eric Winkles, Ferguson-Florissant School District

Cornell Young, Both Sides of the 50

“North County has some amazingly talented young business, civic and community leaders who are excelling in their professions, as well as volunteering for area civic and charitable organizations. Through their work and volunteerism they are making a positive difference in our community. NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties is our way of saying ‘thanks for your contributions’,” said Rebecca Zoll, President/CEO of NCI.

The public is invited to attend the NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in Their Thirties reception and luncheon on September 21st. Reservations are required; the cost is $40.00 per person. Sponsorship packages are available and there is still room in the event program book to place an advertisement. More than 300 business, civic and community leaders attend this event each year.

To make reservations, sponsor this event and/or purchase ad space in the event program book, contact the NCI office at (314) 895-6231 or visit www.NorthStLouisCounty.com for more information.

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