Dr. Eric Morris Selected as Rochester Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 Honoree

ROCHESTER, New York (September 18, 2024) – Rochester Business Journal has selected Dr. Eric Morris, portfolio manager and staff economist at Alesco Advisors as a 2024 Forty Under 40 honoree.

This year marks the 30^th anniversary of Forty Under 40, which recognizes Rochester's leaders who are 39 years of age or younger for their professional accomplishments, community service and commitment to inspiring change. These individuals are not only achieving success in their careers but giving back in meaningful ways to the Rochester community. Over the years, the Rochester Business Journal has recognized 1,200 outstanding young professionals with this award.

A panel of judges consisting of prior year honorees from different professions selected this year’s Forty Under 40 recipients.

“This year’s Forty Under 40 honorees are making their mark on their professions and on the community. Their accomplishments are impressive, and they understand that giving back is part of their mission,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of BridgeTower Media/Rochester Business Journal. “We at the Rochester Business Journal are proud to recognize them for all they have done and will continue to do to make Rochester a wonderful place to live and to work.”

Through an impressive variety of personal and professional experiences, Dr. Morris has consistently embodied a deep and unwavering commitment to education, civic engagement, service to others, and applying economic insights to help people and organizations in the Rochester community thrive.

This year's Forty Under 40 will be honored Nov. 12 at an awards celebration at The Strong Museum of Play, One Manhattan Square Drive in Rochester. The celebration will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with registration and a networking reception. The awards program begins at 6:15 p.m. in the theater followed by dinner and a celebration throughout the museum.