Justin Austin, MBA, TRIP CRIS, MRIS

The Rising Stars program honors insurance professionals aged 35 or younger for their key achievements, career goals, and contributions to the industry.

"Young professionals are a vital asset to our region and it is important to acknowledge those who are making great strides in shaping our community's future. Since 1995, the Business Courier has recognized our region's young talent through our annual Forty Under 40 awards.
Each year through our open nominations process, we seek forty individuals, under the age of 40, who are making a difference in business and community. The emphasis is on leadership and potential leadership- whether it is… Show more

"Young professionals are a vital asset to our region and it is important to acknowledge those who are making great strides in shaping our community's future. Since 1995, the Business Courier has recognized our region's young talent through our annual Forty Under 40 awards.
Each year through our open nominations process, we seek forty individuals, under the age of 40, who are making a difference in business and community. The emphasis is on leadership and potential leadership- whether it is in business, politics, the arts, nonprofits, education, health care or public service. Focus is also placed on the nominee's community involvement." Show less

One of a leader's key responsibilities is to identify and develop future leaders. To demonstrate its commitment to this region’s future generation of leaders, the Goering Center honors one Rising Leader at its annual Family and Private Business Awards. By investing in a rising generation of leaders, we lay a foundation for succession, and by acknowledging the accomplishments of these rising leaders, we create highly engaged and motivated teams. These new leaders shape the future of our… Show more

One of a leader's key responsibilities is to identify and develop future leaders. To demonstrate its commitment to this region’s future generation of leaders, the Goering Center honors one Rising Leader at its annual Family and Private Business Awards. By investing in a rising generation of leaders, we lay a foundation for succession, and by acknowledging the accomplishments of these rising leaders, we create highly engaged and motivated teams. These new leaders shape the future of our companies and collectively grow our regional economy.

Named for and acknowledging past president Larry Grypp's leadership accomplishments, the Grypp Rising Leader Award is awarded to one Rising Leader nominated by their Goering Center member company for demonstrating success at advancing one of the Goering Center's 10 Best Practices of Successful Family and Private Businesses. Show less

"Beginning in 2019, The CIB has found that recognizing the young talent in insurance is so important to the future of the industry. Each year, we will feature the Top 20 Under 40 in the industry by “Spotlighting” their path to success. Specifically nominated by their peers, these individuals are a valued part of their organization and are wonderful role models to those that may be thinking of insurance as a career path. We are so proud to recognize and celebrate these successful individuals."