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Agriculture and forestry well-represented in UGA's 40 under 40 class
Posted on Jul 23, 2025 at 13:30 PM
The University of Georgia has announced its 2025 40 Under 40 class. The list includes quite a few members of Georgia’s agriculture and forestry community. Topping the list is Georgia Farm Bureau’s Director of Public Policy Alex Bradford! Congratulations to everyone who made the list, but especially to Alex and the following:
Alex Bradford (AB ’10), Macon; director of public policy, Georgia Farm Bureau;
Caroline Lewallen (BSA '11 - Agricultural Education), Clarkesville, Ga.; owner and lead steakholder, teXga Farms;
Mackenzie Long (DVM ’18), Athens; assistant professor of veterinary clinical pathology, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine;
Colby Ruiz (BSA '15 - Biological Science), Hahira; vascular surgeon, South Georgia Medical Center;
Harry Sanders III (BSFR ’14), Danville; owner, Sanders Logging Inc.;
Caroline Stelling (BSA '11 - Environmental Economics & Management) Marietta; managing director, Montrose Environmental Group
Tyson Strickland (BSA ’11, DVM ’16), Comer; founder & CEO, Custom Livestock Solutions, LLC;
Joe Vaughn (BSFR ’16), Jefferson; professional services manager, F&W Forestry
Each year UGA recognizes a group of young alumni based on their personal, professional and philanthropic achievements. The honorees will be recognized during the annual 40 Under 40 Awards Luncheon on campus in September.
To be considered, nominees must be UGA alumni who embody the three guiding principles of the Arch: wisdom, justice and moderation. Full eligibility details and more information on this year’s class can be found on the UGA Alumni website.
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