Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Board Commissioner, Ryan Roberts, has been selected to receive a 2015 “40 Under 40” award, by the Puget Sound Business Journal.

To be selected, honorees were nominated and asked to complete an extensive application.

This award recognizes Roberts’ expertise and influence from nearly 400 nominees. Roberts is vice-president and account executive for insurance brokerage firm Parker, Smith & Feek. He serves in the commercial insurance division.

Roberts was an officer in the U.S. Navy for nine years. He is also a member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Medical Group Management Association, Washington State Hospital Association, Healthcare Financial Management Association, the Puget Sound chapter of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and the Service Academy Business Network.

He was appointed as a hospital commissioner in March 2014 and began serving in April.

The 2015 “40 under 40” honorees will receive their awards Sept. 17 in Seattle.