The Young Professionals Initiative of Northwest Louisiana, a program of the Greater Shreveport Chamber, is proud to announce the 40 Under Forty Class of 2026.
The 40 Under Forty Awards is a recognition of Northwest Louisiana’s outstanding entrepreneurs, executives, managers, and professionals in public, private, or non-profit sectors. Winners are chosen based on such values as achievement, experience and innovation, vision, leadership, and community involvement. From this group, one honoree will be selected as Young Professional of the Year and announced at the 40 Under Forty Awards Gala on Friday, December 4, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino, which is located at 315 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport, LA.
“This year’s 40 Under Forty class highlights the energy and drive that are powering the future of Northwest Louisiana. Their range of occupations, demonstrated innovation, and community spirit remind us that leadership is about more than titles—it’s about making a difference,” said Dr. Timothy Magner, President of the Greater Shreveport Chamber. “We look forward to celebrating their accomplishments and the impact they are making on our region.”
The 2026 40 Under Forty honorees are:
- Charles Anderson III – BRF Harlan Chumley -Vintage Realty
- MarvKevea Campbell – MarvKevea’s Learning Center
- Calvin Combs – Blanchard Walker O’Quin & Roberts, APLC
- Anna Cox – Hargrove Roofing
- Morgan Dallas – Caddo Parish Public Schools
- Kanethia Daniel – Brentwood Hospital
- Megan Delgado – North Louisiana Economic Partnership
- Sindhu Priya Devarashetty – Ochsner LSU Health / LSU Health Shreveport
- Leigh Anne Evensky – City of Shreveport, Office of the Mayor
- Kia Fuller – Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport
- Mallory Gatson – Willis Knighton Health
- Chelsea Giles – LSU Health Shreveport
- Roderick Hampton – Town of Haynesville
- Luke Haney – Bossier Parish Police Jury
- Chakina Hill – LSU Health Shreveport
- Morgan Hope – Northwestern Mutual | North Louisiana
- Jessica Hunter – Certara USA Inc.
- David Janese – Ochsner LSU Health / LSU Health Shreveport
- Robby Latham – State Farm
- Luke Lee – Fusiform Props & Exhibits
- Brittany Morrow-Carlton – CHRISTUS Shreveport Bossier-Highland Medical Center
- Carolyn Murphy Thompson – Pattern Play: Textiles on Line
- Mark Myers, Jr. – Shreveport Fire Department
- Luke Nelson – Willis Knighton Health
- Melvin Nevels – Department of Veteran Affairs
- Amberlee Nix – Bradley, Murchison, Kelly & Shea, LLC
- Jariel Norton – Norton Family Dentistry, LLC
- Sarah Okpe – EDgear Inc
- Jenetrell Oliver – Oliver & Watkins Legacy Law Firm, LLC
- Tiffany O’Neal – Signify Health
- Kambri Phillips – Kambri’s Healthcare LLC
- Gray Pou – Romph & Pou Agency
- Jessica Roque – LSU Health Shreveport
- Abigail Simmons – KSM Marketing Agency (Kalmbach Smith Meadows, Inc. in Chamber database)
- Gabrielle Stevenson – Horseshoe Casino & Hotel
- Felicia Sullivan-Riordan – On the Bright Side LLC
- Alex Einerson Tindall – Alex Tindall Creative
- Taylor Wentzel – Caddo Parish Juvenile Court
- Cheradee Williams – LSU Health Shreveport
Photo by Jeremy Hernandez/Three18 Insider.
