20 Under 40 2020

Like everyone and everything else, the coronavirus derailed our original plans for this year's 20 Under 40 theme. The glitz and glamour of the Roaring 20s no longer seemed appropriate. But as so many of us have found through this pandemic and its far-reaching upheavals, what we ended up with is far more authentic and heartfelt. We hope you enjoy these candid photos and true glimpses into the lives of these rising young professionals. To 'the 20,' thank you for being willing to share them with us along with your gifts.
Photography by Robin Rudd, CB Scmelter and Troy Stolt. Title illustration by Matt McClane.
Chelsea Beebe, 32
Mantra: #pivot
Justin Calvert, 39
Mantra: #stayhealthybutdon'tbeneuroticorannoyingaboutit
Shannon Millsaps, 35
Mantra: #timesliketheseweremadeforpeoplelikeus
Tal Cohen, 37
Mantra: #togetherindistance
B. Crisler Torrence, 36
Mantra: #natureisessential
Geoff Millener, 31
Mantra: #stayconnected
Jacqueline (Jacki) Harp, 37
Mantra: #besofter
Erica Newman, 36
Mantra: #wearamaskanyway
Jeana Lee, 33
Mantra: #buildthefort
Kirby Yost, 34
Mantra: #juststaysane
Melissa Mortimer, 30
Mantra: #whenyou'reoutsidetheworldstillfeelsnormal
Erica Scoggins, 31
Mantra: #justtakethenap
Tucker McClendon, 25
Mantra: #itsalreadytomorrowinaustralia
Meredith Roberts, 34
Mantra: #justkeepswimming
Shannon Stephenson, 37
Mantra: #isittrueisitkindisitnecessary
Jack Silberman, 34
Mantra: #togetherwebenefit
Jacques Irvin, 39
Mantra: #betterdaysarecoming
Brittany Harris, 34
Mantra: #persevereandalwaysseekmore
C. J. Recher, 36
Mantra: #attitudeofgratitude
Sean Compton, 35
Mantra: #thebestwaytopredictthefutureistocreateit