20 Under 40
Opelika’s 20 Under 40 program is made up of 20 outstanding people under the age of 40 who live in Opelika, love Opelika, and have a vested interest in shaping the direction of this city’s future. The purpose of the program is to bring together young professionals from diverse professions and backgrounds on a regular basis to learn about the various aspects of the intricate workings of a city, school system, business, industry, and public service to give them a better understanding of how all of these separate entities come together to create a working, viable community. Â
MEET THE 2025-2026 CLASS



Lashanda Allen
GE Aerospace

Marley Allen
Golden State Foods

Wesley Anderson
Auburn University

Christian Baker
East Alabama Health

Michael Burton
Lee County Youth Development Center

Neilly Cope
Bonnie Plants

Kristi Davis
Southern Union State Community College

Colin (Wade) Foster
Opelika Police Department

Seth Fuller
Southern Union State Community College

Mary Gallant
East Alabama Health

Corey Grant
Real Estate Investor

Willie Mixon
Opelika Housing Authority YouthBuild Lee County Alabama

Craig Montel
Opelika City Schools

Eboni Morris
U.S. Senate

Cordero Nunn
City of Opelika

Siobhan Patterson
RedCAT Systems

Daniel Rafala
Himmelwright, Huguley & Boles

Lindsey Robinson
Liberty Properties

Ciera Kate Sanasith
Trinity Church

Savannah Sawyer
McKenney's Inc

Shay Wimberly
Opelika Chamber