Twenty in their 20s.

• Author: Madison, Rachel

Michael Ramon Aguilar, 27

Elli Bishop, 28

Cody Chamberlain, 26

Tony Christensen, 29

Koinoo Clark, 28

Katie Cockrell, 27

Ammon Cunningham, 27

Evan James Griffin, 29

Juel V. Iverson, 25

Rudy Larsen, 27

Shan Shan Li, 27

Matthew C. Martinez, 27

Nelson Mills, 25

Sidharth Oberoi, 23

Jonathan Owens, 28

Sable Petersen, 28

Kevin W. Phelps, 25

Wayne Sleight, 28

Matt Sneyd, 28

Blair Spence, 28

Winslow Young, 29

Many people in their 20s haven't yet decided what they want to be when they grow up, but that isn't the case for the group of twenty-somethings Utah Business is honoring in its first-ever Twenty in their 20s awards program. From founding and owning their own companies to moving up the corporate ladder at record speed, these young, business-savvy executives are bringing new ideas and a fresh approach to Utah's business community. Join us as we celebrate what's sure to be just the beginning of their successful careers.

Jonathan Owens

Associate Director

Cushman & Wakefield | Commerce

Jonathan Owens worked for a year in both research and therapy after graduating with a bachelor's degree before he realized neither area was meant for him. A short time later, opportunity knocked In the form of commercial real estate.

From the beginning, Owens has charted significant increases in sales year-over-year.

"He doubled his first year's sales at Cushman & Wakefield I Commerce in his second [year], increased his second year's amount by 40 percent in his third [year], and is well on pace to achieve an astounding 450 percent increase of his first year's sales for 2015," says Trigger Reital, Owens' nominator and managing director at Cushman & Wakefield I Commerce.

"His track record demonstrates an unsurpassed commitment to improvement and staying abreast of the commercial real estate industry's trends."

Though he's been phenomenally successful, Owens says what's more important than financial success to him is earning the respect of his peers and clients. Because of this, his ambition is focused more on continuing to build a positive reputation as a trustworthy, respected professional.

Last book read: Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

Social platform of choice: I'm not involved much with social media, but my friends and I use Snapchat a lot to trade laughs.

Tony Christensen

Wealth Adviser

Statera Wealth Management

To say Tony Christensen knows his stuff is an understatement. After graduating from Dixie State University and joining the financial industry in early 2009, he was awarded New Associate of the Year, 1-4 Year Associate and eventually hit Blue Chip Circle at MassMutual Intermountain West in 2014.

These milestones and five years of experience led Christensen to form his own company, Statera, with business partner David Harris. They currently manage over $20 million in assets and regularly manage multimillion dollar accounts.

Christensen credits many things to his ambition to succeed. "My ambition stems from the way I was raised, the friends I had as a young adult, and the people I associated with as I got older," he says.

Brady Murray, Christensen's nominator and president of MassMutual Intermountain West, adds that Christensen is successful because he works continually to think outside the status quo to develop more efficient systems. "One system that stands out in his current efforts is a marketing system that allows him to not only reach out to the elusive millennial generation, but to generate meaningful communication to allow them to face the unseen future and feel empowered instead of overwhelmed with planning for the unknown," he says. Favorite activity to unwind: Golf, or sports of any kind. Social platform of choice: Instagram. In its purest form, I think Instagram is the best way for people to know who I am when I'm not at work.

Winslow Young

Managing Director

Oz Marketing

Not long after graduating with a degree in finance, Winslow Young began his career at Oz Marketing.

"Marketing is one of my favorite sides to business because it can be a useful, creative outlet developing new and creative campaigns," he says. "I have always been technologically savvy and self-taught myself how to run search and display marketing campaigns, eventually becoming Google and Bing certified."

Young grew the digital marketing department at Oz Marketing from less than $10,000 per month to over $70,000 per month. During this time he also enrolled in the MBA program at Westminster College, where he graduated in 2015.

Under his direction, Oz Marketing has fostered a client base that extends through Utah and into Southern Idaho. This list includes companies such as Rocky Mountain Raceways, Saunders Outdoor and Young Automotive Group.

"Winslow has excelled in all forms of advertising, but has brought skill and creativity into new media, always with documented and analyzed results in his position as managing director at Oz Marketing," says Kelly Moss, vice president at Young Automotive Group and Young's nominator.

Young is also involved with the Davis Chamber of Commerce and Ski Utah, and he helps to raise money for the Davis Education Foundation and the Utah Pride Center.

Last book read: Youtility by Jay Baer

Juel V. Iverson

Director of Learning Solutions

Allen Communication Learning Services

Juel Iverson has an inability to be satisfied with "good enough." Not only did she graduate with her bachelor's degree in English in only three years, she did it while working three jobs. While working toward her MBA, she landed a job at Allen Communication, where she works with numerous Fortune 500 clients consulting on enterprise-wide learning solutions.

Nate Chai, vice president of product operations, says he's worked with many learning and performance professionals over the years, but Iverson stands out. "She's easily one of the smartest and most creative people I know," he says. "She pairs those abilities with a strong work ethic and great people skills--in fact, I suspect there's very little she can't do once she puts her mind to it."

Iverson welcomes challenges in life and work, "I'm looking forward to the challenge of constantly pushing myself, obtaining new knowledge, meeting new people, and archiving a lifetime of adventures and career success," she says.

Iverson also volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters and is an avid cyclist who has earned eight individual state championships and was ranked 6th nationally for two consecutive years.

Social platform of choice: I spend the most time on Tumblr--I love the unique and interesting things that pop up from a variety of folks all over the world.

Sable Petersen

Brand and Consumer Insights Manager

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