Bellevue University's Ashlea Rodriguez Recognized in Midlands Business Journal’s 2025 '40 Under 40' List
Other BU Alumni Also Included in the Annual List of Honorees
Ashlea Rodriguez, Manager of the Bellevue University Military Veteran Services Center, received recognition in the Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 awards. The list includes leaders from multiple industries who contribute to their communities.
Key Facts
- Honoree: Ashlea Rodriguez, Manager, Bellevue University Military Veteran Services Center
- Recognition: Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40
- Year: 2025
- Additional honorees: Multiple Bellevue University alumni
Recognition and Role
Ashlea Rodriguez, Manager of the Bellevue University Military Veteran Services Center, was among the 40 community leaders recognized this year through the Midlands Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” awards.
The Midlands Business Journal's annual recognition highlights leaders across various industries who make significant contributions to their communities.
Rodriguez, also a Bellevue University alum, provides day-to-day management of the University's center that serves an average of 500 veterans on site each month. Her team connects veterans to a variety of services in areas ranging from education to career transition guidance. In her role, she oversees approximately 25 community partnerships with nonprofit organizations that provide a variety of essential services to veterans, active duty military personnel and military families.
Alumni Recognition
Several other Bellevue University graduates were also included in the MBJ 2025 “40 Under 40” list, including:
- Marcus Bell, Omaha Bridges Out Of Poverty
- Diane Cruz, Centris Federal Credit Union
- Jamie Matheson, Cobalt Credit Union
Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is a non-profit university with more than 70,000 graduates worldwide. The University is a recognized national leader in preparing students for lifelong success with career-relevant knowledge and skills, while making college affordable. Routinely ranked among the nation’s top military and accessible institutions, the University serves residential students at its main campus in Bellevue, Nebraska, and everywhere online with more than 85 degree programs uniquely designed for working adults. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org).