The Somerset County Business Partnership proudly recognizes 40 outstanding professionals, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and community leaders under 40 who have made significant contributions to their careers, communities, and families in 2024. These individuals were selected for their investment in, and commitment to, business growth, leadership, professional excellence, and community service.
Among this year’s honorees is our very own Carly Mac Manus, Publication Director for City Lifestyle New Jersey. Mac Manus was recognized for her leadership in community-based media, using her platform to highlight local businesses, events, and stories that strengthen the region. Her dedication to showcasing the people and businesses that make Somerset County thrive has made a lasting impact on the community.
We also extend our congratulations to our partners Kristina Francisquini (Opalescence Salon), Jessica Pelligrino Tsoukalas (Bridgeway Senior Healthcare), Joey Raymundo (Media X Marketing LLC), and Alanna Steinberg (Shimon & Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center), who were also named to this prestigious list. Their contributions to their industries and communities are truly commendable.
Here is the full list of the 2024 Top 40 Under 40 recipients:
- Lisette Artiga - Merrill Lynch
- Jasmin Bethea - Miriam's Heart
- Rachel Buxbaum - America’s Grow-a-Row
- Nicolas Carra - Borough of Raritan & New Jersey SHARES
- Griffin Dunne - Hillsborough Township
- Nicolas Duston - Norris McLaughlin, P.A.
- Jackie Engelsman - RRBB Advisors, LLC
- Francesca Esposito - Delta Dental of New Jersey
- Adam Finkle - SSP Architects
- Joe Forte - New Jersey Department of State
- Kristina Francisquini - Opalescence Salon
- Piers Giles - Iron Peak Sports & Events
- Stephen Goldsmith - Somerset Patriots
- Darnell Hayes - Greater Somerset County YMCA
- Crystal Hooper - Somerset County Library System of New Jersey
- Tuhay Jalloh - Ben’s Total Wellness Therapy
- Dan Johnson - R&J Strategic Communications
- John Kelly III - Norris McLaughlin, P.A.
- Nicole Kravitz - Branchburg's Best
- Michael LaCosta - Mass Mutual
- Carly Mac Manus - Bridgewater, Somerset Hills & Pascack Valley City Lifestyle
- Conor Mahoney - Alpine Business Systems
- Heather McCauley - Tekie Geek
- Melanie Milo - Empower Somerset
- Maria Muniz - Twisted Ink
- Ben Nanna - Somerset County
- Niyati Patel - Loew & Patel Orthodontics
- Shisha Patel - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Somerset
- Eshan Patel, MD - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Somerset
- Jessica Pelligrino Tsoukalas - Bridgeway Senior Healthcare
- Eric Quartello - Borough of Peapack and Gladstone
- Joey Raymundo - Media X Marketing LLC
- Mark Regan - Senate Minority Leader Anthony Bucco
- Michael Silbert - DiFrancesco Bateman
- Chris Spina - Media Ozone
- Alanna Steinberg - Shimon & Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center
- Conor Stevenson - JAG Physical Therapy
- Jim Swanton - Edward Jones
- Marcus Tomaino - Bristol Private Wealth Management of Raymond James
- Reena Yaseen - Brandywine at Mountain Ridge
SIDEBAR - The Top 40 Under 40 program celebrates these remarkable individuals for their dedication to their fields, leadership, and tireless efforts to make Somerset County a better place. Congratulations to all the 2024 recipients!