Toasting the 2024 class of Forty Under 40

Augustana College President Andrea Talentino toasted the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal’s 2024 class of Forty Under 40 honorees on Sept. 19 at Bettendorf’s Waterfront Convention Center. 

President Talentino was honored to help announce this year’s winners at the event that celebrates young professionals from across the bi-state region. 

Among this year’s honorees were Augustana alumni: 
Jacob Bobbitt ’09
Avery Pearl '18
Angie Sharp '08
Lucie Van Hecke '10

Augustana is a presenting sponsor of the event, which was attended by more than 400 guests. Read more about the celebration from the Quad Cities Business Journal.

“They’re the next generation of people to make the Quad Cities great,” President Talentino told event attendees. Honorees were joined by family, friends, mentors and colleagues.

Read more from the Quad Cities Business Journal about the individuals who make up the Forty Under 40 Class of 2024.