MVYP Honors Young Leaders at 16th Annual 2025 MVYP 25 Under 35 Awards

BOARDMAN, OH – Mahoning Valley Young Professionals (MVYP) celebrated the 16th annual 25 Under 35 Awards on Wednesday evening at The Lake Club, recognizing 25 young

professionals for their leadership, career success, and community involvement.

More than 350 guests attended the event, which continues to grow each year and highlights the talent and impact of young professionals in the Mahoning Valley. Three individuals were honored as MVPs for going above and beyond in both their careers and service to the community: Jessica Gaskell – Youngstown State University, Griffin Todd – HBK CPAs and Consultants, and Ashley Vidale – Sapphire Aesthetics and Wellness.

Keynote speaker YSU President Bill Johnson praised the honorees at the 2025 MVYP 25 Under 35 Awards for their dedication and leadership. “Leadership is not a title,” Johnson said. “It’s not about being in charge. It’s about affecting the outcome.” He emphasized that true leaders serve others and understand they are “in the people business.”

Group photo of the 2025 Mahoning Valley Young Professionals 25 Under 35 honorees taken at The Lake Club in Boardman, Ohio. The award recipients are posed together on outdoor steps in front of the venue, smiling and celebrating their achievements in leadership, career success, and community impact.

2025 Class of 25 Under 35

· Amanda Rivera, EDM Management/Briarfield Health Care Centers

· Andrew Eschman, One Health Fit

· (MVP) Ashley Vidale, Sapphire Aesthetics and Wellness

· Austin Sambuco, JFS Wealth Advisors

· Chris Gunther, The Chris Gunther Show!

· Danielle Adair, Help Network of Northeast Ohio

· Dante Bernard, Mahoning Valley Historical Society

· David Wilaj, Lake to River Economic Development

· Emily Moran, Trumbull County Planning Commission

· (MVP) Griffin Todd, HBK CPAs and Consultants

· Jeffrey Jiang, Ashtabula County Planning & Development Department

· (MVP) Jessica Gaskell, Youngstown State University

· John Ryan, Mediate Financial Services

· Kaitlyn Camp, Moose International

· Kurt Hurdley, Morgan Stanley

· Madison Tromler, WFMJ-TV 21

· Mariah Wesson, Allegheny Health Network

· Michael Bleggi, Bodine and Co., CPA’s

· Nick Morchak, Mill Creek Metropolitan Park District

· Nicholas Romeo, Bury Financial Group

· Paige Fortner, Axess Family Services

· Rebecca Catlos, JLC Services Inc.

· Terrance Reardon, Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes

· Wyatt Beck, #1 Cochran Chevrolet

· Zachary Gay, Farmers National Bank

Each honoree also has custom merchandise available exclusively on the MVYP website, available for purchase through the end of June. (Click Honorree Name)

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MVYP President Steven Weeden thanked all who contributed. “We’re incredibly thankful to everyone who attended, sponsored the event, donated to the basket raffle, and continues to support MVYP through our monthly mixers and programming,” he said. “It’s your enthusiasm and generosity that keep this tradition going strong.”

In addition to recognizing 25 outstanding young professionals, MVYP presented special honors to three individuals selected as this year’s MVPs—those who exemplify exceptional leadership, community service, and personal drive.

These MVPs stood out among their peers for going above and beyond in their careers and their impact on the Mahoning Valley. Each of their stories is a testament to resilience, vision, and purpose.

🎥 Watch their spotlight videos below—recorded and produced by The Business Journal—to learn more about their journey and what drives them to lead and serve.

Jessica Gaskell – Youngstown State University

Griffin Todd – HBK CPAs and Consultants

Ashley Vidale – Sapphire Aesthetics and Wellness

MVYP remains dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders in the Mahoning Valley through networking, professional development, and community engagement. Learn more at mvypclub.com.