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