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Four Locals Among 40 Under 40

(South Bend, IN) - Some La Porte area professionals have been recognized for their success. The 18th annual 40 Under 40 Awards given out by the South Bend Chamber of Commerce include these four local leaders:

 

  • Catherine Mrozinski of Rolling Prairie is a senior credit analyst at 1st Source Bank, founded Operation Feed La Porte County, which buys 4-H animals and distributes fresh-butchered meat to local food pantries. She was also named an Outstanding Young LaPortean in 2018.
  • Joel Richardson of La Porte began his career as a field technician with Surf Internet, quickly moving up to Customer Operations Director. He is also an ordained minister at his Michigan City church.
  • Seth Spencer attended La Porte High School and Purdue Northwest, then founded Sera Group, a marketing agency. He works closely with the Michigan City Economic and Development Corporation. He was also named last year’s Young Professional of the Year by the Michigan City Chamber of Commerce.
  • Hannah Stombaugh of New Carlisle, a 2nd grade teacher at Prairie View Elementary, is active with the Play for Jake Foundation, advocating for AED use. She’s also the reigning National American Miss Indiana.

The 40 Under 40 Award recognizes career success and community involvement achieved by people before the age of 40.

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