65 Notable alumni of University of Phoenix – Arizona
Updated: June 14, 2026 EliteDegrees
University of Phoenix – Arizona is ranked #1,636 in the world and #403 in United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 65 notable alumni from University of Phoenix – Arizona sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with University of Phoenix – Arizona won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Shawn M. Galloway
1976-. (aged 50)
writer
Shawn M. Galloway is an American author, workplace safety consultant and professional speaker. He is the chief executive officer of ProAct Safety, a safety consulting firm. He is best known for his books STEPS to Safety Culture Excellence, Inside Strategy: Value Creation from Within Your Organization and Bridge to Excellence: Building Capacity for Sustainable Performance.
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2. Shawn M. Galloway
1976-. (aged 50)
writer
Shawn M. Galloway is an American author, workplace safety consultant and professional speaker. He is the chief executive officer of ProAct Safety, a safety consulting firm. He is best known for his books STEPS to Safety Culture Excellence, Inside Strategy: Value Creation from Within Your Organization and Bridge to Excellence: Building Capacity for Sustainable Performance.
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3. Chuck McIlhinney
1967-. (aged 59)
politician
Charles T. McIlhinney Jr. is a Republican former member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 10th District from 2007 to 2019. Previously, he was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1998 through 2006.
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4. Rob Cabitto
1965-. (aged 61)
writer
Rob Cabitto is an American author, business owner, and public speaker. His book The Fractured Life of 3743 (2011) is a memoir about his struggles with identity and addiction.
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5. Rob Cabitto
1965-. (aged 61)
writer
Rob Cabitto is an American author, business owner, and public speaker. His book The Fractured Life of 3743 (2011) is a memoir about his struggles with identity and addiction.
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6. Chuck McIlhinney
1967-. (aged 59)
politician
Charles T. McIlhinney Jr. is a Republican former member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 10th District from 2007 to 2019. Previously, he was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1998 through 2006.
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7. Jennifer Storm
1975-. (aged 51)
academic administrator
writer
Jennifer Storm is a victims' rights expert and author who has written about alcohol and drug addiction and recovery. She is the former victim advocate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who served after being appointed by Governor Tom Corbett in 2013. She was unanimously confirmed by the Pennsylvania State Senate and sworn in for a six-year term on December 20,...
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8. Jennifer Storm
1975-. (aged 51)
academic administrator
writer
Jennifer Storm is a victims' rights expert and author who has written about alcohol and drug addiction and recovery. She is the former victim advocate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who served after being appointed by Governor Tom Corbett in 2013. She was unanimously confirmed by the Pennsylvania State Senate and sworn in for a six-year term on December 20,...
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9. Jude Hofschneider
1966-. (aged 60)
politician
Jude Untalan Hofschneider is a Northern Marianan politician and member of the Northern Mariana Islands from the 2nd district. He has served as that body's President on two occasions and as the 9th Lieutenant Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands from February 20, 2013 to January 12, 2015. He was automatically elevated to this position on February 20, 2013, when...
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10. Jude Hofschneider
1966-. (aged 60)
politician
Jude Untalan Hofschneider is a Northern Marianan politician and member of the Northern Mariana Islands from the 2nd district. He has served as that body's President on two occasions and as the 9th Lieutenant Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands from February 20, 2013 to January 12, 2015. He was automatically elevated to this position on February 20, 2013, when...
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11. Tiffany Jana
1977-. (aged 49)
adviser
businessperson
entrepreneur
Tiffany Jana is the founder of TMI Consulting Incorporated, a diversity and inclusion management consulting firm founded in 2003 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. TMI Consulting is a benefit corporation as well as a certified B Corporation and earned the 2016 Best for the World honor from the nonprofit B Lab that certifies B Corps worldwide.
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12. Tiffany Jana
1977-. (aged 49)
adviser
businessperson
entrepreneur
Tiffany Jana is the founder of TMI Consulting Incorporated, a diversity and inclusion management consulting firm founded in 2003 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. TMI Consulting is a benefit corporation as well as a certified B Corporation and earned the 2016 Best for the World honor from the nonprofit B Lab that certifies B Corps worldwide.
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13. Aaron Osmond
politician
Aaron Virl Osmond is a former Republican member of the Utah Senate, representing the 10th district. He resigned from office December 5, 2015.
14. Alan Greg Rogers
1967-2008 (aged 41)
military personnel
Alan Greg Rogers was an ordained pastor, a U.S. Army major and intelligence officer, a civil rights activist in the gay, lesbian and bisexual military community and the first-known gay combat fatality of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The subsequent coverage of his death in the media sparked a debate over the effect of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" (DADT) policy...
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15. Alan Greg Rogers
1967-2008 (aged 41)
military personnel
Alan Greg Rogers was an ordained pastor, a U.S. Army major and intelligence officer, a civil rights activist in the gay, lesbian and bisexual military community and the first-known gay combat fatality of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The subsequent coverage of his death in the media sparked a debate over the effect of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" (DADT) policy...
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16. Dan Huberty
1968-. (aged 58)
politician
Daniel G. Huberty is an American businessman and politician who was a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 127 in Harris County from 2011 to 2023.
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17. Dan Huberty
1968-. (aged 58)
politician
Daniel G. Huberty is an American businessman and politician who was a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 127 in Harris County from 2011 to 2023.
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18. Howard Schmidt
1949-2017 (aged 68)
computer security specialist
adviser
Howard Anthony Schmidt was a partner with Tom Ridge in Ridge Schmidt Cyber LLC, a consultancy company in the field of cybersecurity. He was the Cyber-Security Coordinator of the Obama Administration, operating in the Executive Office of the President of the United States. He announced his retirement from that position on May 17, 2012, effective at the end of the...
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19. Howard Schmidt
1949-2017 (aged 68)
computer security specialist
adviser
Howard Anthony Schmidt was a partner with Tom Ridge in Ridge Schmidt Cyber LLC, a consultancy company in the field of cybersecurity. He was the Cyber-Security Coordinator of the Obama Administration, operating in the Executive Office of the President of the United States. He announced his retirement from that position on May 17, 2012, effective at the end of the...
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20. Kirk Adams
1973-. (aged 53)
politician
Kirk Adams is an American politician who served as the 50th Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives from 2008 to 2011. A member of the Republican Party, he was the Arizona State Representative for the 19th district from 2006 to 2011. Adams also served as Chief of Staff to Governor Doug Ducey from 2015 until 2018.
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21. Kirk Adams
1973-. (aged 53)
politician
Kirk Adams is an American politician who served as the 50th Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives from 2008 to 2011. A member of the Republican Party, he was the Arizona State Representative for the 19th district from 2006 to 2011. Adams also served as Chief of Staff to Governor Doug Ducey from 2015 until 2018.
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22. Mike Gipson
1966-. (aged 60)
politician
Mike Anthony Gipson is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Democrat representing the 65th Assembly District, which encompasses portions of the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, including Compton, Carson, Willowbrook, and the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles.
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23. Mike Gipson
1966-. (aged 60)
politician
Mike Anthony Gipson is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Democrat representing the 65th Assembly District, which encompasses portions of the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, including Compton, Carson, Willowbrook, and the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles.
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24. Guy Gentile
1976-. (aged 50)
Guy Gentile is an American business executive, entrepreneur, and high-frequency trading expert. He is best known for founding two high-frequency trading firms. In 2012 he was arrested by the FBI for an alleged pump and dump scheme but the charges were dropped 3 days later after he agreed to work as an undercover operative for the FBI.
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25. Guy Gentile
1976-. (aged 50)
Guy Gentile is an American business executive, entrepreneur, and high-frequency trading expert. He is best known for founding two high-frequency trading firms. In 2012 he was arrested by the FBI for an alleged pump and dump scheme but the charges were dropped 3 days later after he agreed to work as an undercover operative for the FBI.
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26. Greg Minor
1971-. (aged 55)
basketball player
basketball coach
Greg Magado Minor is an American basketball coach and a former National Basketball Association (NBA) player who spent five seasons with the Boston Celtics. Born in Sandersville, Georgia he played basketball for Washington County High School before enrolling at the University of Louisville to play for the Cardinals. He has been an assistant coach with the NBA Development League's Tulsa...
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27. Greg Minor
1971-. (aged 55)
basketball player
basketball coach
Greg Magado Minor is an American basketball coach and a former National Basketball Association (NBA) player who spent five seasons with the Boston Celtics. Born in Sandersville, Georgia he played basketball for Washington County High School before enrolling at the University of Louisville to play for the Cardinals. He has been an assistant coach with the NBA Development League's Tulsa...
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28. Isadore Hall, III
1971-. (aged 55)
politician
Isadore Hall III is an American politician and a former member of the California State Senate. He is a Democrat who represented the 35th district, encompassing parts of the South Bay. Prior to being elected to the state senate, he was the Assemblymember for the 64th district and a Compton city councilman.
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29. Isadore Hall, III
1971-. (aged 55)
politician
Isadore Hall III is an American politician and a former member of the California State Senate. He is a Democrat who represented the 35th district, encompassing parts of the South Bay. Prior to being elected to the state senate, he was the Assemblymember for the 64th district and a Compton city councilman.
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30. Russell Pearce
1947-2023 (aged 76)
politician
Russell Keith Pearce was an American politician who was a Republican (GOP) member of the Arizona State Senate. He rose to national prominence as the primary sponsor of Arizona SB1070, a controversial anti-illegal immigrant measure that was signed into law in 2010. He was elected President of the Arizona Senate when the Senate began its January 2011 term but then...
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31. Russell Pearce
1947-2023 (aged 76)
politician
Russell Keith Pearce was an American politician who was a Republican (GOP) member of the Arizona State Senate. He rose to national prominence as the primary sponsor of Arizona SB1070, a controversial anti-illegal immigrant measure that was signed into law in 2010. He was elected President of the Arizona Senate when the Senate began its January 2011 term but then...
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32. Kirkland H. Donald
1953-. (aged 73)
military officer
Kirkland Hogue "Kirk" Donald is a retired Admiral in the United States Navy, who in his last assignment served as the dual-hatted position of Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion and Deputy Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration. Donald previously served as Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, and Commander, Submarine Allied Command, Atlantic. He retired from active duty on...
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33. Kirkland H. Donald
1953-. (aged 73)
military officer
Kirkland Hogue "Kirk" Donald is a retired Admiral in the United States Navy, who in his last assignment served as the dual-hatted position of Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion and Deputy Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration. Donald previously served as Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, and Commander, Submarine Allied Command, Atlantic. He retired from active duty on...
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34. Michael Russell
1978-. (aged 48)
tennis player
Michael Craig Russell is an American former professional tennis player, and tennis coach. He reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 60 in August 2007. His 23 United States Tennis Association (USTA) Pro Circuit singles titles were the all-time record, as of November 2013. That month he became the American No. 3.
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35. Michael Russell
1978-. (aged 48)
tennis player
Michael Craig Russell is an American former professional tennis player, and tennis coach. He reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 60 in August 2007. His 23 United States Tennis Association (USTA) Pro Circuit singles titles were the all-time record, as of November 2013. That month he became the American No. 3.
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36. Hala Ayala
1973-. (aged 53)
politician
Hala Sophia Ayala is an American politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates for the 51st district from 2018 to 2022. She was the Democratic nominee in the 2021 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election, losing to Republican nominee Winsome Earle-Sears. Ayala was also a candidate for Virginia State Senate in the 33rd district, losing the Democratic...
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37. Hala Ayala
1973-. (aged 53)
politician
Hala Sophia Ayala is an American politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates for the 51st district from 2018 to 2022. She was the Democratic nominee in the 2021 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election, losing to Republican nominee Winsome Earle-Sears. Ayala was also a candidate for Virginia State Senate in the 33rd district, losing the Democratic...
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38. Kaleth O. Wright
Kaleth O. Wright is a retired senior noncommissioned officer in the United States Air Force who served as the 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force from February 17, 2017, to August 14, 2020. In this post he served as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding...
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39. Kaleth O. Wright
Kaleth O. Wright is a retired senior noncommissioned officer in the United States Air Force who served as the 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force from February 17, 2017, to August 14, 2020. In this post he served as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding...
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40. Lisa Leslie
1972-. (aged 54)
basketball player
Lisa Deshaun Leslie is an American former professional basketball player. She is formerly the head coach for Triplets in the BIG3 professional basketball league, as well as a studio analyst for Orlando Magic broadcasts on FanDuel Sports Network Florida. In 2002, Leslie made history as the first player to dunk during a Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) game. Leslie was...
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41. Shaquille O'Neal
1972-. (aged 54)
sports commentator
television producer
podcaster
rapper
real estate entrepreneur
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, commonly known as Shaq, is an American former professional basketball player and sports analyst on the television program Inside the NBA. He is a 7-foot-1-inch (2.16 m) and 325-pound (147 kg) center who played for six teams over his 19-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and is a four-time NBA champion. O'Neal is widely regarded...
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42. Lisa Franchetti
1964-. (aged 62)
naval officer
Lisa Marie Franchetti is a retired United States Navy admiral who served as the 33rd chief of naval operations from 2 November 2023 to 21 February 2025, after being relieved by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. She was the first woman to be chief of naval operations, and the first woman to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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43. Shaquille O'Neal
1972-. (aged 54)
sports commentator
television producer
podcaster
rapper
real estate entrepreneur
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, commonly known as Shaq, is an American former professional basketball player and sports analyst on the television program Inside the NBA. He is a 7-foot-1-inch (2.16 m) and 325-pound (147 kg) center who played for six teams over his 19-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and is a four-time NBA champion. O'Neal is widely regarded...
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44. Daniel W. Dwyer
1966-. (aged 60)
military officer
Daniel William Dwyer is a retired United States Navy vice admiral who has served as the deputy chief of naval operations for operations, plans, strategy, and warfighting development of the United States Navy from 2 August 2024 to 15 August 2025, and briefly as the deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting development in early 2024. He most recently served...
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45. Mary Peters
1948-. (aged 78)
politician
Mary Elizabeth Peters is an American government official who served as the 15th United States secretary of transportation from 2006 to 2009, under President George W. Bush. She was the second woman to hold that position after Elizabeth Dole.
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46. Jon Hill
1954-. (aged 72)
chef
Jon Hill is an American chef who was White House Executive Chef from October 1, 1987, to January 7, 1988. He was the first American-born chef to serve in the capacity.
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47. Gervin Miyamoto
Gervin Miyamoto was the 19th United States Marshal for the District of Hawaii, retiring in November 2017. As the United States Marshal, he led an office of Deputy US Marshals charged with enforcing laws and protecting the United States Federal District Court of Hawaii.
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48. Melissa Melendez
1968-. (aged 58)
politician
Melissa Ann Melendez is an American politician who served in the California State Senate. A Republican, she represented the 28th District from 2012 to 2022, which encompassed large portions of Riverside County. She previously served in the California State Assembly and on the Lake Elsinore City Council.
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49. Don Bacon
1963-. (aged 63)
assistant professor
politician
Donald John Bacon is an American politician and retired military officer who has served as the U.S. representative for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district since 2017. During his 29 years in the United States Air Force, he commanded wings at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and Offutt Air Force Base south of Omaha, Nebraska, before retiring as a brigadier general in 2014....
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50. J. D. Mesnard
1980-. (aged 46)
politician
Javan Daniel "J. D." Mesnard is an American politician and a Republican member of the Arizona Senate representing District 13 since 2023. He previously represented District 17 from 2019 to 2023.
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51. Michael S. Harrison
police officer
Michael S. Harrison is an American former police officer who served as commissioner of the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) from 2019 to 2023. He was also the superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) from 2014 to 2019.
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52. Heri Martinez de Dios
writer
Heri MartÃnez de Dios is an educator, civic leader, visual communicator, executive producer, entrepreneur, strategist, author of several publications in Puerto Rico, Vice-President and Dean of Technology and Marketing at Atlantic University College – a university specializing in sciences and digital arts in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean-, and CEO & Founder at Gladius LLC.
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53. Neal E. Boyd
1975-2018 (aged 43)
opera singer
Neal Evans Boyd was an American singer who developed an interest in opera after listening to the performances of the Three Tenors. Despite being raised in conditions of poverty within the U.S. state of Missouri, he achieved a degree in music and eventually entered the third season of America's Got Talent, winning that year's competition. In addition to music, he...
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54. Hazelle P. Rogers
1952-. (aged 74)
politician
Hazelle P. Rogers is a Democratic member of the Broward County Commission. She was a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives and was the Mayor of Lauderdale Lakes. She formerly represented the 95th District, which includes North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, and Lauderhill in northern Broward County, from 2012 to 2016, previously representing the 94th District from 2008 to...
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55. Kate Voegele
1986-. (aged 40)
television actor
pianist
actor
guitarist
film actor
Kate Elizabeth Voegele is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She made her musical debut in 2003, with the release of her extended play The Other Side. She performed numerous local live shows to promote the album, and toured with artists such as John Mayer. In 2005, she released her second extended play, Louder Than Words. Both had local success, and...
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56. Derrick Hall
1969-. (aged 57)
business executive
Derrick Martin Hall is an American sports executive currently serving as the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
57. Benjamin P. Ablao, Jr
1974-. (aged 52)
film director
Benjamin James Perez Ablao Jr. is an independent (indie film) filmmaker and actor from the United States. He is the founder of B.P.A. Productions Group, Inc., a registered corporation with the State of Delaware. Not limited to any one particular genre, he has produced award-winning films ranging from comedy to drama to artistic to horror.
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58. Lil Wayne
1982-. (aged 44)
entrepreneur
rapper
film actor
songwriter
chief executive officer
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. He is often regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation, as well as one of the greatest rappers of all time. Born and raised in New Orleans, he was discovered by hometown rapper Birdman in 1993 and signed with his record label,...
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59. Paul Goldschmidt
1987-. (aged 39)
baseball player
Paul Edward Goldschmidt is an American professional baseball first baseman for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals, and has represented the United States in international competition.
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60. Patrick Madrid
1960-. (aged 66)
writer
radio personality
Patrick Madrid is an American Catholic, author, and radio host. His many books include Why Be Catholic? (Penguin Random House), Life Lessons: 50 Things I Learned in My First 50 Years (Ignatius Press), and How to Do Apologetics (Our Sunday Visitor). His books have sold over one million copies, including foreign-language editions.
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61. Randy Watt
1957-. (aged 69)
soldier
Steven "Randy" Watt is a retired colonel in the Utah Army National Guard, and a former commanding officer of the 19th Special Forces Group.
62. David Bradley
1952-2022 (aged 70)
politician
David T. Bradley was an American politician and a Democratic member of the Arizona Senate representing District 10 from January 14, 2013, to 2021. Bradley served non-consecutively in the Arizona State Legislature from January 2003 until January 10, 2011, in the Arizona House of Representatives District 28 seat. He was a State Senator representing District 10 starting in 2012 after...
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63. Daryl Caudle
1963-. (aged 63)
military personnel
Daryl Lane Caudle is an admiral in the United States Navy who has served as the 34th chief of naval operations since 2025.
64. Kevin Lincoln
1980-. (aged 46)
politician
pastor
Kevin Jeffery Lincoln II is an American politician and pastor who served as the mayor of Stockton, California from 2021 to 2025. A member of the Republican Party, Lincoln defeated Democratic incumbent Michael Tubbs in the 2020 election.
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65. Lucy Surhyel Newman
1965-. (aged 61)
business executive
Lucy Surhyel Newman is an international consultant, policy advisor and author.