(Jan. 7, 2019) -- The San Antonio Business Journal has released its 2019 class of 40 Under 40 award winners and 10 on the list are UTSA alumni or employees. The awards honor a range of young professionals from CEOs to entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence in business, leadership and community involvement.

“This is a significant moment for UTSA’s urban serving initiative in a year where celebration is underway for the 50th anniversary of the university,” said Steve Woodall, interim executive director of Alumni Programs. “UTSA has a broad network of 126,000 alumni. Our Roadrunners are making a positive and lasting impact around the world.”

UTSA is proud to be represented by:

Darrell Balderrama, UTSA Director of P-20 Programs

Amanda Bayless, UTSA Adjunct Assistant Professor and Research Scientist at Southwest Research Institute

William G. Curtis ’13, Leasing Manager at Port San Antonio

Grant M. Gaines ’09, Partner at Patel Gaines, PLLC

Brandon Petrosky ’08, CFO of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Brett Seybold ’09, Senior Vice President of Finance and Corporate Treasurer at USAA

Ilene Reyes Solis ’06, Vice President of Internal Audit at Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union

Dr. Ian Thompson III, M.D. ’15, Chief Medical Officer at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital and a urologist in private practice

Melissa Vela-Williamson ’09, Owner of MVW Communications

Robert Clint Worth ’05, President of Development and Brokerage at Worth & Associates

The San Antonio Business Journal’s 40 under 40 will be honored at a special ceremony from 6 to 9 p.m. on February 21, 2019 at Morgan’s Wonderland Event Center, 5223 David Edwards Drive, San Antonio. The community is invited to attend by RSVP and celebrate their accomplishments.