Connecting To The Community
Building meaningful relationships
The Young Professionals Network (YPN) is led by 13 individuals who volunteer their time to create inclusive spaces for Chamber members under the age of 40 to build connections and bring together businesses to enhance the quality of life in the Joplin region.
A variety of opportunities are available that connect business professionals to like-minded individuals through networking events; EdTalks a speaking series focused on professional development; weekly HYPE lunches hosted at Club 1201; and linking members to the community through the Chamber Livability works groups led by members of the YPN executive committee.
The YPN Executive committee invites YPs to get involved in the following work groups to assist with building up our community and expanding each other’s connections.
Join A Work Group
YPN Executive Committee
Jennifer Little, Chair
Talent Acquisition ManagerLeggett & Platt, Inc.
Shawn Daniel, Past Chair
Business Banking Relationship Mgr.Commerce Bank
Hailey Arehart
Case ManagerDDRB/Connections Abilities
Alex Gandy
Director of Career ServicesMissouri Southern State University
Joe Malin
Talent AdvisorLeggett & Platt, Inc.
Kayla McCollum
Program CoordinatorDDRB/Connections Abilities
Ray Moore
Director of Community EngagementThe Alliance of SWMO
Rose Peacock
Manager of Quality and Service ImprovementMercy Joplin Clinics
Dana Pim
Electronic Services SpecialistSouthwest Missouri Bank
Erin Porter
Case ManagerDDRB/Connections Abilities
Sergio Rizo
Resource Development DirectorStadia Church Planting
Hayley Sirmon
Manager of Contact CenterLiberty Utilities
Heidi Smorstad
Assistant Branch ManagerCommerce Bank