Mahoning Valley Young Professionals 25 Under 35 honorees announced
The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals (MVYP), an affiliate of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, has announced its 2026 MVYP 25 Under 35 honorees. The awards celebrate individuals under age 35 who are making an impact through leadership, innovation and community involvement.
The honorees will be recognized at the organization’s annual gala from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at The Lake Club in Poland. The evening will feature a cocktail reception, dinner and formal awards presentation.
2026 MVYP 25 Under 35 honorees
- Constance Amstutz — Wealth Advisor, JFS Wealth Advisors
- Elizabeth Angleo — Director of Safety, VEC, Inc.
- Brian Austalosh — Client Relationship Manager, Stifel
- John Bates — Financial Advisor, Tolmiros Financial Designs
- Karsyn Berk — Owner, Berk Beauty
- Lauren Butka — Marketing Director, ECMSI
- Zachary Chesman — Personal Banker, WesBanco
- Seamus Chrystal — Owner, Chrystal Clean Ground Management & Greenova Fertilization
- Chasie Comek — Banking Center Manager, WesBanco
- Olivia Caitlin Cooke-Murphy — Marketing & Development Manager, Flying High Inc.
- Lauren Crowell — Director of Business Development, Expand Health at Home
- Jillian Lorraine Fader — Owner; Service Teacher/Majorette Coach, The Dancing School; Girard City Schools
- Jenna Fox — Adult Education Director, Columbiana County Career & Technical Center
- Mason Glinn — Investment Research Analyst, Tolmiros Financial Designs
- Cade Kreps — Certified Financial Planner, Tolmiros Financial Designs
- Jim Leone III — Owner/General Manager, ForeverLawn Penn-Ohio
- Abigail Lyon — Plant Manager, The Cubbison Company
- Patrick McGlone — Owner/Designer, Overall Paint Company
- Chris Mediate — Director of Marketing/Financial Advisor, Mediate Financial
- Bryce Allan Miner — Deputy City Administrator/Deputy Zoning Inspector, City of Columbiana
- Corey Patrick — Industrial Base Integration Manager, America Makes/National Center for Defense Manufacturing & Machining
- Leah Richardson — Paraplanner, Cabot Family Office Comprehensive Wealth Planning
- Marcus Rivera — Senior Manager, HBK CPAs & Consultants
- Isaac Schuster — Owner, Rebel Lending Mortgage Company; Creator/Host, MLO Bros.
- Ashley Wellington — Owner/Founder, Pick Me Up Coffee Co.
In addition, the program will include a panel discussion focused on the “Silver Tsunami,” exploring the challenges and opportunities created by a rapidly retiring workforce and the next generation stepping into leadership roles.
Panelists will include Lou Colella, managing director of the Growth & Transitions Team at JFS Wealth Advisors; Reilly Berk, president and CEO of Berk Enterprises; and Ray Leach, president of The O.H.I.O. Fund. The discussion will be moderated by Tim Petrey, CEO of HD Growth Partners.
“We are proud to recognize this year’s honorees and the impact they are already making across the Mahoning Valley,” said Cameron Sobnosky, executive director of MVYP. “They represent the next generation of leaders who are helping shape the future of our workforce, businesses and communities.”
The MVYP 25 Under 35 Awards reflects the organization’s mission to foster leadership, growth and collaboration while building a stronger pipeline of talent for the Mahoning Valley. Past recipients have gone on to become influential leaders in business, nonprofit organizations, government and beyond.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, visit regionalchamber.com or contact the Regional Chamber.