Staff report

The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals, an affiliate of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, announced its 2026 MVYP 25 Under 35 honorees Monday.

The awards celebrate individuals under age 35 who are making an impact through leadership, innovation and community involvement.

The honorees will be recognized at the organization’s annual gala 5 to 9 p.m. May 28 at The Lake Club in Poland. The evening will feature a cocktail reception, dinner and formal awards presentation.

The 2026 MVYP 25 Under 35 honorees are:

• Constance Amstutz, wealth adviser, JFS Wealth Advisors

• Elizabeth Angelo, director of safety, VEC Inc.

• Brian Austalosh, client relationship manager, Stifel

• John Bates, financial adviser, Tolmiros Financial Designs

• Karsyn Berk, owner of Berk Beauty

• Lauren Butka, marketing director, ECMSI

• Zachary Chesman, personal banker at WesBanco

• Seamus Chrystal, owner of Chrystal Clean Ground Management & Greenova Fertilization

• Chasie Comek, banking center manager at WesBanco

• Olivia Caitlin Cooke-Murphy, marketing and development manager, Flying HIGH Inc.

• Lauren Crowell, director of business development, Expand Health at Home

• Jillian Lorraine Fader, owner/teacher/majorette coach at The Dancing School and Girard City Schools

• Jenna Fox, adult education director, Columbiana County Career & Technical Center

• Mason Glinn, investment research analyst at Tolmiros Financial Designs

• Cade Kreps, certified financial planner at Tolmiros Financial Designs

• Jim Leone III, owner/general manager of ForeverLawn Penn-Ohio

• Abigail Lyon, plant manager at The Cubbison Company

• Patrick McGlone, owner/designer of Overall Paint Company

• Chris Mediate, director of marketing/financial adviser for Mediate Financial

• Bryce Allan Miner, deputy city administrator/deputy zoning inspector for the city of Columbiana

• Corey Patrick, industrial base integration manager for America Makes/National Center for Defense Manufacturing & Machining

• Leah Richardson, paraplanner for Cabot Family Office Comprehensive Wealth Planning

• Marcus Rivera, senior manager at HBK CPAs & Consultants

• Isaac Schuster, owner of Rebel Lending Mortgage Company and creator/host, MLO Bros.

• Ashley Wellington, owner/founder of Pick Me Up Coffee Co.

The program will include a panel discussion focused on the “Silver Tsunami,” exploring the challenges and opportunities created by a rapidly retiring workforce and the next generation stepping into leadership roles.

Panelists will include Lou Colella, managing director of the Growth & Transitions Team at JFS Wealth Advisors; Reilly Berk, president and CEO of Berk Enterprises; and Ray Leach, president of The O.H.I.O. Fund. The discussion will be moderated by Tim Petrey, CEO of HD Growth Partners.

“We are proud to recognize this year’s honorees and the impact they are already making across the Mahoning Valley,” said Cameron Sobnosky, executive director of MVYP. “They represent the next generation of leaders who are helping shape the future of our workforce, businesses and communities.”

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, visit regionalchamber.com.