Top 20 Under 40 Award Winners
Top 20 Under 40 Award Winners
Every year, the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce recognizes local professionals who are actively making a difference in their communities, on and off the clock, with the Top 20 Under 40 Awards. This year, three Pantexans are being recognized for contributions to their work place and community.
All of the award recipients have shown excellence in their profession and have worked in the Amarillo area for a minimum of three years in the same field. Applicants are reviewed and selected by a panel of judges. Each recipient of the Top 20 Under 40 awards were recognized at the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Celebration on August 28, 2025.
Ashley Massucci started at Pantex eight years ago in Performance Excellence as a data analyst and currently works as the chief of staff in the Office of the President. Outside of work, Massucci volunteers at Sleepy Hollow Elementary and First Baptist Church of Amarillo. During the holiday season she serves on the committee for Christmas Roundup at the Amarillo Museum of Art Alliance. This is a large event and one of Massucci's favorite events to volunteer for.
Massucci has been recently appointed to serve on the boards for both Heal the City Free Clinic and the Panhandle Adult Rebuilding Center (PARC). Heal the City provides free health care, food, clothing, and educational resources to those in need, while PARC focuses on helping those who are homeless gain stability and plan their future.
“I was born and raised in Amarillo and have deep roots in the community,” said Massucci. “I love Amarillo and am passionate about the city and its continued growth. With Pantex being the largest employer in the region, I am honored to represent Pantex in receiving this award. I hope I can
continue to do my part to strengthen the community and make it a place my own children and grandchildren choose to establish roots someday.”
Shian Yada is the deputy assistant manager for Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality at the National Nuclear Security Administration's Pantex Field Office and has been a part of Pantex for 12 years. Yada's passion for environmental health and safety is not only reflected in her work, but also in the ways she contributes to the community.
Yada volunteers for animal rescues in the Amarillo area, providing shelter, medical care, and long–term placement to animals in need. She is also a volunteer at the Arabian Horse Association, where she works to support their education programs, youth development, and outreach initiatives. Each of
these programs are designed to help youth learn horsemanship and safety as well as foster leadership.
“Being selected for the Top 20 Under 40 Award by the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce is an incredible honor and a meaningful milestone in my journey,” Yada said. “It represents not just personal achievement, but a commitment to service, leadership, and giving back to the community.
I'm humbled to be recognized among such driven and impactful peers.”
Maeghan Brundrett has been at Pantex for six years and is currently an analyst for Project Performance Analytics. In her role at Pantex she is dedicated to working with interns and new hires as they enter their new roles. She is also a peer mentor, working with her colleagues to better themselves through skill development and share her passion for leadership.
Leadership is how Brundrett gives back to her community as well. She was on the committee for the Pantex Community Investment Grant Committee for two years, where she helped award grants to local non–profit organizations in the Panhandle region. Currently she focuses on outreach for women in science, technology, engineering, and math, commonly referred to as STEM. Among her volunteering efforts Brundrett served as an instructor and mentor for the Army Research and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP), and is currently working with Science – It's a Girl Thing and the Catch the Engineering Bug program.
“I am incredibly honored for being selected as one of the Top 20 Under 40” said Brundrett. “The impact of others' mentorship and leadership throughout my life is a reflection of this recognition and I am humbled to be chosen. God has truly blessed me and I am so proud to be a Pantexan and a citizen of Amarillo.”
All three award winners are a true testament of what it means to be a Pantex Citizen.