40 Under Forty
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The Young Professionals Initiative’s 2023 Top honorees were presented at a Dec. 1 gala celebrating their achievements. Held at Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino ballroom, more than 500 guests turned out in their snazziest attire for the event. Thomas Pressly Jr., a former Louisiana state representative who just won the Louisiana State Senate election, was recognized with the top award. Partnering with the YPI and the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce are presenting sponsors 318 Forum and Lee Michael’s Fine Jewelry.
Photos by Jeremy Hernandez
Barbara, Ivy and Curtis Joseph
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Tony, Tara and Krysta Cyr
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Chris and Lynn Henry, Ashley and Josh Henry
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R.J. Johnson and Kristin Johnson
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Caroline and Bratton Frierson
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Casey Craig and Leo Tripp
Claire Childs YPI of the Year 2022
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Krystal Critton
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Wanda Gertin
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Thomas Pressley 2023 Young Professional of the Year
Brittany Willis and Darrell Williams
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Shawn and Laura McNeil and Hanna Frey
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Sierra Pollock and Pierce Durov
Ray Holbrook and R.J. Johnson
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Megan and Mario Chavez
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Mary and Matt Oates
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Robert and Jessica Vowles
John and Lorianna Taylor
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Liz and Owen Buhler
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Paige Melton and Tori Thomas
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Megan Hearns, Krystal Critton, Dominique Hankins
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Ann Shocklee, Susan Johnston, Erin, Marshall and Jim Johnston
Joshua and Biskie Duncan
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Craig Johnson and Brittainy Pope, Tomika Hayden and Victor Thomas
Sarah Lytle, Carily Jacobson and Julia Henry
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Marshall and Erin Johnston
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Gloria and Anthony Mata
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Christena Francis
Tamika Hayden
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Jeremy Burge and Joseph Moore
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Adam and Sarah Little
Jana Forrest, Meredith Johnson, Emerie Eck Holtzclaw, Michelle Marcotte, Katie Bursley, Claire Childs, and Katrina Sproles
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Ross and Jodi Hutto
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Brittainy Pope
Von Jennings