Ingram's October 2023

HIGHLIGHT | INGRAM’S 2023 20 IN THEIR TWENTIES RECEPTION AND PHOTO SHOOT

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Members of Ingram’s 20 in Their Twenties Class of 2023 gathered at the magazine’s offices on Oct. 16 for an assembly and the photo shoot for this month’s edition of the magazine. For most, it was the first time meeting other members of this cohort—but if past performance is an indicator of future returns, it won’t be the last. As some of the

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1. Honorees ended their group discussion and headed outside for photographer Matt Kocourek to compose the October cover photo. | 2. Brice Shamberger of CBRE chatted with Apollo Insurance Group’s Luke Eckley . | 3. The value of cross-sector networking is an aspect that inspired the 20 in Their Twenties awards in 2008. | 4. The Ladies Rule: In this, the 16th installment of 20 in Their Twenties, women outnumbered the men for the first time. Here, Kendal Schmidt of Spring Venture Group, left, joined Ingram’s Michelle Sweeney , Rosie Hollis of Blue KC and Commerce Bank’s Jenna TeKolste as the event shifted to meet-and-greet. | 5. It’s photo time!

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October 2023