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In these uncertain times, it is refreshing to hear from and learn about young talent in the surface finishing industry who are striving to make a difference within their organizations and the industry as a whole.

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Source: Products Finishing

In the uncertain times we are living in, it is refreshing to hear from and learn about young talent in the surface finishing industry who are striving to make a difference within their organizations and the industry as a whole.

Products Finishing’s 40 Under 40 program recognizes these young leaders annually. This year’s Class of 2024 consists of individuals, under the age of 40, who are chosen to be recognized for this award based on a variety of criteria, including leadership and industry involvement. Their eagerness and enthusiasm for the industry have shined through to their peers (managers, co-workers or industry partners) who nominated them for this award.

Learn more about the 40 Under 40 Class of 2024 below. Each finalist was asked why they love the finishing industry to which they responded with their own unique answers. See the videos embedded throughout the article, as well as a playlist of all the videos on PF’s YouTube channel.

Our hope is that these award recipients inspire other individuals within the industry to do more than what is asked of them and to be innovative, creative and enthusiastic team members, as these award winners have already become. 

Amy Artman Pieter-Jan Baert Scott Bailey Emily BenzAndres Cavezza Chassitty Davis Hope Dollarhide Chris DuBose Kenneth Formby Morgan Fraga Michelle Frumkin John Fuller Maxwell George Jameson Grout Amelia Gustafson Kevin Johnson Kyle Johnson Brennan Joy Ben Kannel Varina Keeling Chris Kolar Alex Lopez Ali Macioge Kaycee Martimucci Adam Matzner John McGuire Michael Mullaney III  Sergio Olivas Sam Pugliese Tula Puja Casey Shirey Archana U. Sonejee Chris Stammer Cory Stilson Stephen Taylor Amanda Walden Matt Williams Max Winsch Matt Wood John Woska

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