Border States is very proud to share that six employee-owners have been named to tED Magazine’s 30 under 35 list for 2026!
This honor is awarded to young professionals for being rising stars in the electrical distribution industry. Winners will receive their awards at this year’s NAED LEAD Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina in October.
2026 award winners from Border States include:
- AJ Zimmer — Account Manager, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Ashley Buzbee — Automation Manager, Big Spring, Texas
- Christian Keator — Director – Sales Order Optimization, Branch Support Center, Fargo, North Dakota
- Jena Frosig — HR Manager, Branch Support Center, Fargo, North Dakota
- Mariah Cote — Project Coordinator – Project Solutions, Branch Support Center, Remote – Colorado
- Zack Cash — Regional Operations Specialist, Remote – Alabama