·¬ÇÑÉçÇø

·¬ÇÑÉçÇø University alumni and employees are among the young professionals nominated this year for Southeast Texas’ prestigious 40 Under 40 recognition, honoring outstanding individuals for academic achievement, professional ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø, and community involvement.

The annual award is presented by the Southeast Texas Young Professionals Organization, the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, and the Beaumont Enterprise. It highlights the region’s best and brightest professionals under the age of 40 who are making measurable impacts in their fields and communities.

Nominees must meet eligibility criteria, including academic accomplishments, career ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø, active community involvement, and being 39 years of age or younger as of Nov. 1, 2025.

·¬ÇÑÉçÇø University alumni, faculty and staff members recognized this year include:

• Gevorg Sargsyan– interim associate dean of administration and undergraduate programs; Pat Wheat Scholar in Economic Development, School of Accounting, Finance, and Economics, College of Business
• Taylor Brazil– BBA-Human Resources Management 2023, MBA 2024; talent management coordinator, Rave Financial
• Brooke Carroll– MBA 2021; HR director, City of Vidor
• Nathaniel Collins Jr.– M.P.H. 2022; acting senior sanitarian, City of Port Arthur
• Kayla Dixon– BS 2014, M.P.H. 2017; supervisor of education, Federal Bureau of Prisons
• Cypria Flowers– BS 2021; owner/health and wellness coach, Pristine Practices
• Chrissy Hunter– BS 2013; licensed professional counselor/owner, Hunter Healing Collective
• Britton Jones– BS 2021; senior analyzer technician, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company; Nederland City Council member
• James U. Moore– BS 2023; videographer, Beaumont ISD communication and media relations
• Olivia Malick– BS 2021; public and government affairs coordinator, ExxonMobil (Kent)
• Amber Owens– BS 2016; registered nurse; fitness coach/trainer/owner, Better Me Meals
• Fred Owens– M.Ed. 2014; principal, Amelia Elementary School, Beaumont ISD; commissioner, Port of Port Arthur
• Robert Root– BS 2018; associate attorney, Germer PLLC
• Lindsey Sorrell– BS 2014, MS 2016; speech-language pathologist, 212 Therapy
• Travis Walker– MBA 2019; teacher/coach, Port Neches-Groves ISD
• Divon Williams– BS 2019; assistant to the city manager, City of Orange, TX
• Joshua Wilson– BS 2016; engineer, Dow Sabine River Operations

Nominees and honorees will be recognized at a formal celebration later this fall.