24 Mar 2026

CLT Alliance investor companies earn 9 spots on The Ledger’s 40 Over 40

The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is spotlighting nine honorees from The Charlotte Ledger 40 Over 40 Awards, presented by U.S. Bank.

The awards recognize local leaders aged 40-plus who are making meaningful impacts in our community, with winners selected by a panel of past honorees. This year’s recipients will be celebrated at an event in April.

The recognition comes just after the Charlotte Business Journal announced its 40 Under 40 class, which included 17 leaders from CLT Alliance investor companies, highlighting the strength of leadership across the Charlotte Region.

The Ledger 40 Over 40 honorees from CLT Alliance investor companies include:

  • Dr. Matt Anderson, Senior Vice President and Chief Physician Officer, Advocate Health (Atrium Health)
  • Oscar Barzuna Hidalgo, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Business Analytics, Queens University of Charlotte
  • Dana Draa, Director of Outreach and Blind Services, Lions Services, Inc.
  • Veronica Getz, VP, NC/GA Division Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical, Advocate Health (Atrium Health)
  • Caleb Holloway, Attorney, Robinson Bradshaw
  • Stephanie Jenson, PMO Director, JLL
  • Collin Lane, Executive VP of Professional and Support, Advocate Health (Atrium Health, The Pearl)
  • Rochelle Rivas, CEO & Co-Founder, Ember Group Consulting
  • Gina Sheridan, Chief Communications and Advocacy Officer, Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

Check out the full list from the Charlotte Ledger.

Congratulations to all the honorees!

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