The Top 10 in 10 ‘Young Professionals to Watch’ initiative is designed to cultivate and showcase exceptional Cherokee County young professionals. Coordinated by the Cherokee County Chamber, in partnership with Enjoy Cherokee Magazine, this recognition program focuses on Cherokee County residents between the ages of 20-40 who are considered to be Cherokee County’s potential future leaders.

2023 Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch
The rising stars recognized as Cherokee County’s next generation of community leaders include (front row, l to r): Madison Beaulieu, Economic Development Operations Manager, City of Woodstock; Ashley Witcher, County Extension Coordinator/4-H & Youth Agent, University of Georgia Extension-Cherokee County; Kristin Norton Green, Theatre Events & Facilities Director, City of Canton; Ashley Polito, Principal, Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy-Cherokee County School District; Lindsay Harris, Intelligence Unit Manager–Multi-Agency Criminal Intelligence Unit, Cherokee Sheriff’s Office. (back row, l to r): Thomas Trawick, Zoning Division Manager, Cherokee County; Michael Sims, Lieutenant, Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services; Joshua Cole, Lead District Executive, Atlanta Area Council-Boy Scouts of America; Zack Bobo, Owner, Zack Bobo Real Estate; Justin Lamb, Director of Metallurgy and R&D, Universal Alloy Corporation.
Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch
Past Honorees
Past Honorees
2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
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Kyle Bennett Sarah Bowen Brady Cornelison Sandi Harrison Alyssa Rumsey Sheehan Jacob Sluder Andy Smith Marcie Smith Rajpal Sagoo Bethany Watson | Jeremy Adams Brian Albrecht Lindsay Bowley Christopher Brazelton Robert Capovilla Angela Cortellino Savannah Holcomb Elizabeth Lanier Evans Anna Teal Coty Thigpen | Kelly Dobson Victoria Hill Blake Honea Paige Reid Eric Rein Nick Richert Amanda Rostin Jose Luis Sanchez Rebekah Smith Luke Williams | Colin Ake Hayden Holcomb Jamie Johnston Dr. Ashley Kennerly Justin Page Emili Roman Melissa Sneed Dr. Daniel Tari Marsha Terry Crystal Welch |
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
Jessica Akers Leah Bleisath Nick Estes Ollie Evans Michael Manzella Heath Matiak Tori O’Bryant Julie Peppers Jennifer Puckett Brandon Roberts | Kayla Cleveland Jennifer Davo Kristi Estes Amy Hall Jessica Helms Evan Ingram Courtney Putnam Jennifer Reynolds Abby Roach Dixie Williams | Rachel Ashe Will Carlan Ashley Carlile Brittany Duncan Melissa Forrester Amy Graham Todd Hayes Dr. Rory Hekking Angela Reece Cory Wilson | Meagan Biello Paul Ghanouni Matt McClain David Pitts Kryss Roch Adam Smith Mark Smith Ben Thacker Matthew Thomas Kyle Wallace |
2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |
Zach Blend Doug Fountain Michelle Homier Blake Kononen Lee Lusk Karen Norred Brian Stockton Jordan Thrasher Shannon Wallace Katie E. Wise | Josh Bagby Rand Bagwell Michael Caldwell John Cline Cleve Hill Barbara Jacoby Jake Osaer Jamie Pritchett Rebekah Shelnutt Heath Tippens | Chris Bishop Neil Blackman Greta Foll Mark Goddard Alison Higgins Erika Neldner Jason Nelms Billy Peppers Jeff Rusbridge Jeremy Swafford |