GIAEDC & Chamber of Commerce announces the 2026 Top 35 Under 35 Honorees

(Grand Island, NE) – The Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation & Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce 2026–2027 Top 35 Under 35 honorees for the Grand Island area.
The individuals selected to join this elite group have demonstrated exemplary leadership, dedication to the growth of the community through both professional and personal accomplishments, and a commitment to Grand Island’s success. The Top 35 Under 35 honorees will be recognized for their achievements and featured in a special print publication at the GIAEDC & Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting on June 11, 2026.

This year’s Top 35 Under 35 honorees are:

Riley Baasch – John Baasch Auger
Karly Behrendt – Heartland United Way
Jared Bombeck – Grand Island Public Schools
Laurie Buhlke – Countryman Associates, P.C.
Betsy Carey – GO Physical Therapy
Daniel Carlson – Flatwater Wealth
Logan Dickey - Amur
Jordan Engle – Grand Island Central Catholic
Wyatt Gleason – Schuster Anderson Wealth Advisors
Courtney Glock – Nebraska State Fair
Grant Harden – AMGL P.C.
Blake Huelsntiz – Hall County Sheriff’s Office
Jessica Kilchriste – Emerald Lake View Nursing & Rehab
Bryndyn Lawrenz – Railside Barbershop
Lauren Mattey – Chief Construction
Tiffany McDonald – GIX Logistics
Maci Mishler – Rual Health Advisors
Cristina Moreno – Greater Grand Island Community Foundation
Kyle Morledge – Credit Management Services, Inc.
Benson Moul - Lutz
Megan O'Neill - Eakes Office Solutions
Jeffrey Olson – GIX Logistics
Kyle Otto – JEO Consulting
Maricela Paramo – JEO Consulting
Marco Lozano Salinas – Keller Willimas Heartland
Riley Santin – Island View Dental
Trisha Scarborough – CHI Health St. Francis
Sam Scheuler – Stuhr Museum Foundation
Chad Schock – CHI Health St. Francis
Kayla Scholtz – GIX Logistics
Kalynn Sharp – Eakes Office Solutions
Brayden Snell – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Da-Ly Realty
Jessica Vettel Streit – Bosselman Enterprises
Kelli Wemhoff – Grand Island Public Schools
Jacob Wright – Hornady Manufacturing

The Top 35 Under 35 award was developed as a strategy to help address workforce recruitment and retention. Recruiting and retaining young professionals through initiatives such as this is essential to the continued growth and prosperity of our business community. The GIAEDC & Chamber of Commerce selected five local business leaders for a blind review of the Top 35
Under 35 applications. The selection committee had a challenging task of narrowing the large field of
qualified applicants to just 35.

The Top 35 Under 35 is a biennial award. The next recognition will be in 2028.

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About the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation & Chamber of Commerce: The Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation and Chamber of Commerce work to strengthen the local business environment through business recruitment and expansion, workforce development, and strategic growth initiatives. In partnership with the business community, the organization supports a strong, competitive economy and long-term success for Grand Island.