Wayne State alumni recognized in Crain’s 40 Under 40 for Detroit, Grand Rapids
Crain’s Detroit Business and Crain’s Grand Rapids Business have honored seven Wayne State University alumni in their 2024 40 Under 40 lists.
Crain's 40 Under 40 honors the exceptional achievements of young professionals across diverse industries and showcases dynamic leaders shaping their communities. The list has highlighted CEOs, founders, innovators and community champions for more than three decades.
Honorees were nominated by their peers, colleagues, friends and family and selected by a team of Crain’s Detroit Business and Crain’s Grand Rapids Business editors.
View the Warrior honorees below, and check out the full lists for Detroit and Grand Rapids on the publications’ websites (subscription required).
Detroit
Hassan Beydoun, B.A. in philosophy ‘09
Group executive of economic development; counsel to the mayor
City of Detroit
Marty Dobek, B.A. in public relations ‘09
Deputy director
Detroit Sports Commission
Mike Ferlito, M.B.A. ‘14
CEO
Ferlito Group and Ferlito Construction
Kamilia Landrum, M.P.A. ‘15
Executive director
Detroit Branch NAACP
Amanda Lewan, M.A. in English ‘12
Co-founder, CEO
Bamboo
Gino Roncelli, J.D. ‘15
CEO
Roncelli Inc.
Grand Rapids
Brandon Davis, J.D. ‘10
Managing director, Office of Oversight and Public Accountability
Interim director, Office of Equity and Engagement
City of Grand Rapids
Photos: Crain's Detroit Business and Crain's Grand Rapids Business