The 1540 List
Meet the 2026 Honorees
Zach Berndsen '06 • John Clohisy '09 • Matt Cooley '12 • Bryan Edwards II '15 • Mike Eilers '06 • Fr. Dan Everson, SJ '08 • Danny Henry '05 • Brendan Klein '05 • Sam Leverenz '07 • Sam McCabe '10 • Mark Sharp '06 • Taro Shimizu '06 • Jake Temme '08 • Alexander Unseth '21 • Bill Winfrey '05
Past Honorees
About The 1540 List
In September 1540, the Society of Jesus was established. The zeal and soaring ambition of St. Ignatius of Loyola and his companions lit a fire that continues to spread across the world.
Together, these young men explored the intersections of faith and culture. Love and learning. Human nature and all of its many possibilities.
Through service, solidarity and prayer, the Jesuits (as they are known today) were welcomed around the globe as men of wisdom and science, education and spiritual depth.
With The 1540 List, we recognize 15 St. Louis University High alumni under 40 who – like the young, creative and bold leaders who came before them – are challenging our definitions of excellence, and setting the world on fire.