ST. LOUIS – North County Incorporated, Regional Development Association (NCI) has named this year’s NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties Leadership Award recipients. This remarkable group of up-and-coming professionals and volunteers, all of whom are making a significant difference in the North County area, will be recognized at the NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties reception on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at Norwood Hills Country Club.

The 2014 NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in Their Thirties Leadership Award honorees, which will be recognized for their remarkable contributions to their profession and community, are:

• Alicia Acklin                        North County Resident
• Tim Barrett, P.E.                 City of Florissant
• Jessica Bitting                      Ferguson-Florissant School District
• Kelly Bracht, Ed.D.             Ferguson-Florissant School District
• Anise Braggs                         North County Resident
• Doug Bray                              Ritenour School District
• Susan Bushnell                     March of Dimes
• Charles Callison, M.D.      SSM DePaul Health Center
• Kiyoko Clark                         SSM DePaul Health Center
• Derek Craig                           Regions Bank
• Annamarie Davis                St. Ferdinand School
• Rachel Giffhorn                   The Bridge at Florissant
• Addie Govero                        Blessed Teresa of Calcutta School
• Chauncey Granger              Hazelwood School District
• Michele Hoeft                      Christian Hospital Foundation
• Darius Kirk                           Riverview Gardens School District
• Scott Kratzer                         Hazelwood School District
• Carla Leggett                        Riverview Gardens School District
• Kori Logan                            Hazelwood School District
• Michael Lorenz                    Lutheran High School North
• DeAndria Player                  Special School District
• Andrea Purnell                    Missouri Institute of Mental Health at
•                                                  University of Missouri-St. Louis
• Melissa Rakers                    Neighbors Credit Union
• William Ray, Jr.                  St. Louis County
• Miriam Roccia                     University of Missouri-St. Louis
• Nathan Sykes                       US Bank
• Stephanie Szoko                  Hidden Lake
• KeetraThompson                 Life is a Party
• Terry Wilson                        Jennings School District
• Jessica Young                     Northwest Chamber of Commerce

“This community’s up and coming in business, civic and community leaders are truly making a difference in our community through both their jobs and volunteerism. We are excited to celebrate their contributions to North County,” said Rebecca Zoll, President/CEO of NCI.

The public is invited to attend the NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in Their Thirtiesreception and luncheon on September 26th. Reservations are required; the cost is $45.00 per person. Sponsorship packages are available and there is still room in the event program book for an individual or company to place an advertisement. More than 300 business, civic and community leaders attend this event each year. To make reservations, sponsor this event and/or purchase ad space in the event program book, contact the NCI office at (314) 895-6231 or visit www.NorthStLouisCounty.com for more information. For the most up to date information about NCI find us on FaceBook at North County Incorporated Regional Development Association.

North County Incorporated is a regional development organization, which acts as a catalyst to define and advocate economic and community development for North St. Louis County. NCI was established in 1977. The Board is composed of community leaders and business owners. Chief Mike Gantner, Black Jack Fire Protection District is North County Inc.’s 2014 Board Chair.