Young Professionals
Every year, the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business highlights local, rising stars who distinguish themselves in their careers for its annual Mid-Columbia Young Professionals edition. These young professionals are not only rockstars in their careers, but make a difference through charity work, leadership and community involvement.

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Young Professional 2021: Elizabeth Barnes
Elizabeth Barnes Executive Director The Children’s Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia Favorite sports team? U.S. Olympic women’s gymnastics team Favorite Tri-City restaurant? Foodies Favorite music? Pure pop What’s your dream…

Young Professional 2021: David J Billetdeaux
David J. Billetdeaux General Counsel Port of Benton Favorite book? Movie? “Infinite Jest,” “No Country for Old Men” (or “Die Hard,” depending on the mood). What thing would people be…
ELIGIBILITY
• Applicants must be 40 years of age or under by Dec. 31, 2022.
• Work or live in Benton or Franklin counties.
• Cannot be a past winner.
DEADLINE AND SUBMISSIONS
• Submission deadline was Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
• Self-nominations and nominations for Young Professionals will be accepted.