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Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter, with a team of previous honorees, announced today the Oakland Together 40 Under 40 Class of 2025. They are a diverse and dynamic group of changemakers shaping the future of Oakland County. Now in its 13th year, the program highlights young professionals under 40 who are making a meaningful impact in their communities through innovation, leadership and service.
Pontiac Councilwoman Melanie Rutherford said she's excited about the possibilities of this partnership
November 17, 2025
Aliyah Tyson
When Jesse talks about home, his story begins in Detroit, in neighborhoods where dreams were fragile and survival was essential. “I grew up mostly on the east side, around Highland Park. I moved through foster care and sometimes stayed with family, but I was always moving from place to place,” he shares. “It was a poor urban community, but that’s where I’m from.”
January 2, 2025
Ryan M. Moser
Edris knows the value of being teachable and gaining new skills. Growing up in the projects of Flint, Michigan, his first job was washing dishes in a busy restaurant when he was 16. Edris saw each duty in the kitchen as an opportunity to learn something new.
May 26, 2023
William Lewis
I'm one of the lucky ones. After serving over 20 years in prison, I thought my most vital necessities - food and housing - were lost.