Sunshine Coast’s 30 under 30 young professionals list: People’s choice named
After a mammoth week of polling, the top 10 most influential young professionals under 30 on the Sunshine Coast as voted by our readers can be revealed. See who made the cut.
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The Sunshine Coast is home to hundreds of up and coming go-getters and rising stars, ranging from high-flying engineers to business gurus.
This publication compiled a list of 30 under 30 young professionals and rising stars making waves in their chosen fields. , with real estate young guns and legal eagles rounding out the tally.
The Sunshine Coast Daily compiled these names into a poll to find out who the top 10 most influential young professionals were as voted by our readers.
It can be revealed that Pacific Ford Motor Group’s Alister Eiseman has topped the polls, amassing 27 per cent of the votes.
Mr Eiseman said it was “incredible” to chosen among a top list of his peers.
“It’s a list of a lot of incredible people that have achieved a lot, so to be mentioned among those people shows how much talent is on the Coast, and that talent’s staying staying local,” Mr Eiseman said.
Mr Eiseman works as branch manager for Pacific Ford Motor Group in Maroochydore with the business also operating out of Caloundra and Noosa, getting his start as a trainee at 18.
He is a member of the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce and on the board of directors for Uniforms for Kids while chairing the Caloundra LNP group.
Mr Eiseman said from a business point of view the motor group would be focusing on a new series of vehicles coming to their dealerships along with a wave of new staff being hired.
He also said he would be engaging with community groups and boards he was a part of while focusing on activities for the Caloundra LNP in the lead up to the 2024 state election.
See below who rounded out the top 10 for the Sunshine Coast’s most influential young professional under 30:
2. AJ Mitakos
Walker Corporation’s development and leasing manager AJ Mitakos has played a pivotal role in the Maroochydore City Centre project.
After studying property economics Mr Mitakos followed a career in investment transaction and worked with Lendlease, before beginning a role with the Walker Corporation on the Sunshine Coast.
3. Peter Condoleon
Engineering guru Peter Condoleon is an up and coming technical star, being the co-founder of a ground breaking company saving millions for mining and manufacturing companies.
Mr Condoleon said their Birtinya-based company gained momentum in 2019 during a start-up competition which attracted market interest and capital, having a number of clients internationally and in Australia.
4. Bridie Edwards
Young gun lawyer Bridie Edwards has been making her mark on the industry since 2020, working on complex property, corporate and commercial matters.
Among her accolades is being the youngest ever Queensland Law Society Councillor, having a Masters in Law at 25, all while sitting on several legal committees regarding administration and legislative policy for Queensland lawyers.
5. William Thompson
Thompson Insurance’s William Thompson is a young broker on the Sunshine Coast known for his commitment to his clients and to young professionals in the region.
Mr Thompson helped start the Sunshine Coast Young Chamber of Commerce in 2018 and is also an executive member of the Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce.
6. Claire Pardon
Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group general manager Claire Pardon rose through the ranks of the dynamic medico company following her humble beginnings in their reception five years ago.
Ms Pardon has worked in the top job for three years and grew with the business, overseeing marketing, business, community events and its general development.
7. David Goldsworthy
Coming from an automotive and engineering background, Ray White Commercial’s Northern Corridor Group agent David Goldsworthy has found his niche on the Sunshine Coast.
Mr Goldsworthy rose through the ranks from an associate to sales and leasing executive while working in commercial real estate, particularly in Aura business park.
8. Jordan McIntosh
Sunshine Coast realtor Jordan McIntosh, 26, is a young agent part of a new and ambitious real estate agency, Sunshine Coast Realty Group, which launched early this year with plans to be a “big player”.
Mr McIntosh is the youngest realtor in the agency’s team of three, with his biggest asset being his passion and focus on results.
9. Shelene Bailey
Shelene Bailey, 23, is chief of staff at national social enterprise Young Change Agents, which educates people from ages of 10 to 21 on strengthening their mindset, skill-set and problem-solving skills.
Ms Bailey landed the position where she manages a team of 16 after she graduated from University of the Sunshine Coast.
10. Jake Jodvalkis and Kristy Knox
Sunshine Coast couple Jake Jodvalkis, 26, and Kristy Knox, 27, have created a popular cafe empire, opening their third business, Sippy Social, in July.
Mr Jodvalkis said he and his partner became business owners after being offered a small cafe with bags of potential in Forest Glen, Local Social Cafe.
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