OPELIKA — The Opelika Chamber has announced its 2026-2027 class of 20 Under 40, the program that brings together young professionals from across the city for a year of learning how Opelika’s government, schools, businesses and public services fit together.
This year’s class: Kinara Autry, Auburn University; Kristen Blanton, city of Opelika; Danarius Crayton, Crayton Investment Group; Ariana Curtis, East Alabama Health; Natasha Davis, PNC Bank; Kristin Fillingim, East Alabama Health; Jessie Heath, Auburn University Advancement; Caroline Heidt, Storybook Farm; Allison Kirkman, Lauren Bland State Farm; Travis Krimmel, SS&A Design Collective; Mari Lott, Auburn-Opelika Tourism; Demetra Osby, Southern Union State Community College; Patrick Rickabaugh, Sensigreen Heating & Air; Drew Riddle, CMG Home Loans; Gabriella Santiesteban, Opelika Police Department; Haley Stephens, GE Aerospace; Jerrine Thomas, Dream Creative Suite; Turri Thomas-Hughley, East Alabama Health – Spencer Cancer Center; Alexandria Torbert, Auburn University student; and Dominique Treadwell, Spoonlight Ice Cream.
“Each year, 20 Under 40 gives us the opportunity to bring together a group of talented young professionals who are passionate about Opelika and its future,” said Ali Rauch, president and CEO of the Opelika Chamber. Details on the program are at opelikachamber.com.
Source: The Opelika Observer
Opelika Daily News — Midweek Report, Sept. 16, 2026 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
