TOP 20 UNDER 40 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Heather Peterson, named top 20 under 40 young professionals in the region
The Manhattan, Wamego, and Junction City Chamber of Commerce came together to celebrate the 2025 top 20 under-40 young professionals in the region, and we had a wonderful time celebrating our very own Heather Peterson.
On Thursday, January 23rd, members from the Manhattan, Wamego, and Junction City communities came together to recognize these young professionals and their engagement toward growth in our region.
“We are incredibly honored to recognize such a distinguished group,” said Jason Smith, president and CEO of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce. “Our membership has been committed to engaging young professionals for the past several years and we feel very strongly that one way to engage is to recognize achievement.”
Heather has been with Anderson Knight for nearly 10 years and has been a partner since 2023. She is a part of the 27% of women that make up the entire architect population.
“Heather is a very valuable employee to Anderson Knight. She consistently works to improve AKA and our community, and she most certainly deserves to be recognized for her contributions to our region, “ said Tracy Anderson, Partner at Anderson Knight Architects.
Heather currently serves on the boards of Manhattan Area Technical College, Pawnee Mental Health, Manhattan Optimist Club, Flint Hills Area Builders Association and is a Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Young Trustees member.
