40 Under 40 Class of 2025: Meet the Owners, Presidents, and CEOs

The individuals featured here—all under 40—are the innovative and motivated owners, presidents, and CEOs of successful design-build and home improvement companies across the U.S.

Read more about each of their journeys, challenges, successes, and personal philosophies:

Pavel Abaev, CEO, BasementRemodeling.com

Corey Adams, Co-Founder & Construction Director, Craft Design + Build

Max Alesi, Co-Founder, Home Genius Exteriors

Jason Chaney, Partner, Alair Homes Arlington

James Cregger, Owner, Rock Creek Builders; Blue Ribbon Residential Construction

Katie Darval, Owner, Beyond Kitchens

Nicholas Donlin, Owner, Zenith Design + Build

Casey Gottlieb, Owner/COO, Renewal by Andersen of Greater Wisconsin

Sebastian Hernandez, Owner, Hernz Home Improvements

Noah Jackson, Co-Founder, Premier Home Pros

Austin Killian, Co-Founder, Home Genius Exteriors

Mary Peters, CEO, Sasquatch Contracting

Christian Raab, Founder, Pinnacle Homes

David Rosser, President, Leafguard

Vince Venditti, Co-Owner, Premier Home Pros

Augustine "A.J." Wadian, Co-Founder, Premier Home Pros

Rachel Walker, VP of Operations, Murray Lampert Design Build Remodel

Genevieve Walsh, Co-Owner, Walsh’s Remodeling