March 19, 2025
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Lisa Clemens, DMSc, PA-C, dean of Trine University’s Brooks College
of Health Professions, is among the professional and community leaders recognized
among the Class of 2025 for the greater Fort Wayne area’s Forty Under 40 awards.
“Dr. Clemens is an innovative leader who has helped support the success of our Brooks College of Health Professions programs,” said Tony Kline, Ph.D., vice president for academic affairs. “She is selfless and creative, and demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence. We are grateful for her dedicated, passionate approach in all she does to positively impact the faculty and students at Trine University.”
The 20th annual event, presented by Howard Bailey Financial, will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. March 27 at Ceruti’s Summit Park Diamond Room, 6601 Innovation Blvd., Fort Wayne.
The Forty Under 40 is an evening of celebrating and recognizing 40 of Northeast Indiana’s best and brightest individuals who are doing amazing things in business and for their communities. Winners were selected from a pool of 300 nominations, and the expected event turnout is 400 attendees. The evening will consist of networking, a buffet-style dinner and a 45-minute awards ceremony.
The guest speakers, brothers Jake and Jes Farris, both Forty Under 40 alumni, are co-owners of Studio 13 Tattoo in Fort Wayne. They have organized several community events, including Tattoo Fest, which toured 22 cities, including Fort Wayne. Recently, they announced Big Fort Fest, a new festival replacing the Three Rivers Festival.
Forty Under 40 is produced by Fort Wayne Newspapers and Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly, one of only two business journals in Indiana.
When their son Parker received his diploma from Trine University President Earl D. Brooks II, Ph.D., at this year’s May Commencement, it was a full-circle moment for Stephen and Brooke Pelletier.
Golfers and sponsors at Trine University’s 36th annual Alumni and Friends Golf Outing contributed a record amount for student scholarships, raising $115,000 at the Aug. 7 event.
It may sound like all fun and games, but two Trine University faculty members gave academic presentations during North America’s largest board gaming convention.