Washington, D.C., July 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maverick PAC announces honorees of the 2017 “Future 40” class. The Future 40 award recognizes young professionals from across the country who best represent the next generation of leadership in the public and private sector. Recipients are nominated by Maverick PAC members nationwide and selected by the Board.
"Maverick PAC provides a platform for engaging the next generation of American leaders in business and politics,” said Maverick PAC National Co-Chair Morgan Ortagus. “The goal is to build a network of conservative young professionals and to provide exposure to elected officials, national thought leaders and high-profile CEOs. The Future 40 is our opportunity to acknowledge individuals who will make a big impact in their careers, whether in the Board room or in elected office."
The 2017 Maverick PAC “Future 40” Honorees:
| -Vance Aloupis, Florida | -Bill Fishel, California | -Josh Mandel, Ohio | -Jackie Rooney, California |
| -James Baehr, Louisiana | -Mike Gallagher, Wisconsin | -Will Martinez, Florida | -Asusena Resendiz, Texas |
| -Nick Bailey, Maryland | -Jessica Hart, Texas | -Michael McCollum Adams, D.C. | -Ilya Shapiro, D.C. |
| -Zack Barth, Texas | -Kevin Hernandez, Florida | -Mary Alice McElheney, Florida | -Stephanie Smith, Florida |
| -Jordan Bearden, Arkansas | -Jaime Herrera-Beutler, Washington | -Meagan Myers-Hanson, Georgia | -Jamal Sowell, Florida |
| -Jenna Biancavilla, Arizona | -Ashley Hickey Marquis, D.C. | -Simone Perry, Georgia | -Will Stroud, Texas |
| -Ashley Carter, D.C. | -Rachel Hoff, D.C. | -Dean Petrone, D.C. | -Scott Taylor, Virginia |
| -Hooff Cooksey, Virginia | -Trey Hollingsworth, Indiana | -Emil Pitkin, Pennsylvania | -Chandler Thornton, Massachusetts |
| -Samantha Dravis, D.C. | -Benjamin Kohlmann, Texas | -Kelly Powers, New York | -Andria Tupola, Hawaii |
| -Keith Fernandez, Florida | -Luis Llamas, Louisiana | -Ashley Pratte, D.C. | -Scott Preston, Illinois |
| -Jason Emert, Tenessee | -Adam Laxalt, Nevada |
The 2017 award recipients were recognized at this year's annual Mavericks Conference, held in Washington, DC from July 13th through the 15th. The 2017 Mavericks Conference featured numerous global leaders, such as Vice President Mike Pence, Senator Lindsey Graham and Representatives Patrick McHenry (NC), Carlos Curbelo (FL), Mike Gallagher (WI), Anne Wagner (MO), Will Hurd (TX) and Ambassador Francis Rooney (FL); as well as business and civic leaders such as Foster Friess, Ambassador Nancy Brinker and Slyvie Legere.
"The 2017 class is composed of many accomplished individuals, distinguished elected officials and corporate executives, who are already making a major impact in their careers,” said Maverick PAC National Co-Chair Fritz Brogan. “They will no doubt be leaders in their respective fields and represent the best America has to offer.”
Future 40 alumni have gone on to reach incredible heights. The list includes elected officials such as Senator Tom Cotton, Representative Carlos Curbello, Representative Elise Stefanik, Representative Will Hurd as well as business leaders Nate Morris, Coddy Johnson and Auren Hoffman.
Read more about the Future 40 list here: www.maverickpac.com/future40/
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About Maverick PAC: Founded in 2005, Maverick PAC is dedicated to engaging the next generation of leaders in business and politics. Maverick PAC provides a platform to introduce members to political, policy and business leaders and participate in the political process. With over 30 chapters across the country and growing, Maverick PAC continues to build a network of future business and political leaders that will help move the country in the right direction. For more information on Maverick PAC, please visit www.MaverickPAC.com
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