Brandon Kastner Named Michiana Forty Under 40 in South Bend

Brandon Kastner, president and CEO of Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame, has been selected for the 2026 Michiana Forty Under 40 class by the South Bend Regional Chamber.

The recognition program, now in its 20th year, honors 40 professionals under age 40 who demonstrate leadership, career achievements, and community impact. A nine-member committee of business leaders evaluated 166 nominations submitted this year.

Kastner leads Holy Cross Village, a senior living community rooted in the values of the Congregation of Holy Cross that serves residents of all faiths and backgrounds.

The South Bend Regional Chamber presents the program in collaboration with its Young Professionals Network South Bend, area chambers of commerce, and partners including the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, First State Bank, and the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.

The 2026 honorees will be recognized at the Michiana Forty Under 40 Recognition Luncheon on Friday, May 29, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Lerner Theatre Crystal Ballroom in Elkhart. Beacon Health System sponsors the luncheon, which is open to the public.