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Josh Beaird, CEO of Whitlock, Named to Springfield Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2024

Congratulations to CEO Josh Beaird on being named one of Springfield Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 honorees for the class of 2024.

Over the past 13 years, since joining our firm as an intern, Josh has consistently demonstrated unwavering commitment to growth, excellence, innovation, integrity, and leadership.

“Whitlock has a great legacy in the Springfield community, and it is my job to ensure that remains,” Josh says.

Well done, Josh! We look forward to many more years of your dynamic leadership to help us grow as a firm.

You can see his full citation in SBJ here.

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