1) Top honoree of the night Jonatha Wheelis, Cheesapeake Energy

2) Whittney Polley and David Heard

3) Anna and William Priestley

4) Matt and Mary Oates

5) Michael Lee and Kelsie Brittan

The Young Professionals Initiative and the Greater Shreveport Chamber hosted the 40 Under Forty 18th Annual Gala at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino. A record crowd of more than 570 attendees excitedly filled the banquet space. Jonathan Wheelis with Chesapeake Energy brought the crowd to its feet as he received the night’s top honor. — Photography by Jeremy Hernandez

On the Scene for top presenting sponsor Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport are Michael Nammour, Anna Grace Nammour, Katherine Chapman, Brett Chapman, Jessica Davis, Drew Davis and Elizabeth Crafts.

6) Allison Youngblood

7) Deborah and Corey Smith

8) Matthew Lee and Sarah Robinson

9) Dradon Dunn and Chris Wright

10) Emily and Thomas Jacob Maddox

11) Brandon and Faron Blaney

12) 40 Under Forty top honoree Jonathan Wheelis and sponsors reprentatives, Jay Covington, 318 Forum publisher, and Paul Reed, Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry.

13) Kristina Douglas and Bianca Sheppard

14) Noah Ronquillo and Laurie Priftis

15) Exzavia Mitchell

Look for more images in the Jan. 8, 2025 edition of 318 Forum. www.318forum.com