12 MCC Business Directory and Resource Guide
20 UNDER 40
AHEAD OF THEIR TIME
Meet 20 local business leaders under the age of 40
MAEGHAN HOBBS Company / organization : Black & White Investments , LLC Position / title : Partner and Chief Operating Officer Work responsibilities : “ I currently oversee operations for all BWI divisions , which includes project development , construction and property management .” Work / life philosophy : “ My philosophy is ‘ work hard and play hard .’ The key to my success is having a great balance with working hard but also having fun and loving what I do . Everyone at BWI knows that I believe you can only give your best when you also feel your best . It is important for everyone to take care of themselves physically , mentally , emotionally and spiritually . You spend just as much time with your co-workers as you do with family ( although most of my co-workers are family ). I will continue to stand by my efforts to support my team in every way and to get the job done !”
JARED OWEN Company / organization : Anderson Speedway Position / title : Vice President of Operations Work responsibilities : Overseeing internal operations of Anderson Speedway , helping maximize the company ' s operating performance , and helping to achieve the company ' s financial goals . Work / life philosophy : “ My work philosophy has always stemmed from the idea of leading by example and relationship building . I am not afraid to jump into any situation and get my hands dirty . I think it is important that your staff sees you doing tasks that you expect of them . Through this interaction with your staff , you grow relationships , which is how I define success . “ My life and work philosophy stems from the great relationships I have developed through the years . Personally , I think it is important to spend as much time with your work as you do with your loved ones that support your work ethics . It is a hard balance , but a challenge I enjoy meeting .”