June 21, 2002

40 Under 40 Award 

Name: Michelle Tjelmeland
Age: 28

Springfield Market

Title: Web designer/owner of e-websmart.com

Affiliations/Community Activities:
Member Advance Bionic's Bionic Ear Association Cochlear Implant Support Group
Parent Advocate for children with disabilities
Member of Carle Clinic's Adult Cochlear Implant Support Group
Member of Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Member of Elk's Lodge 158
Family:

Husband: Joel, age 35

Children: Ellie, age 4 and Lucy, age 2

Education:
B.S. in Education from Eastern Illinois University
E.D. M –Master's Degree in Computer Technology from University of Illinois, Champaign  

Personality trait you admire most in others: "Can-do" attitude and Integrity 

Personality trait you dislike most in others: Procrastination

Dream business lunch companion: 
Bob Parsons owner and founder of Parsons Technology and Go Daddy Software

Childhood hero: Michael Jackson 

Dream Vacation Destination: Australian Outback or African Rainforest

Person you admire the most: I admire my parents for the values they have instilled in me as well as teaching me to never give up on my dreams.

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