Connecting To The Community
Building meaningful relationships
The Young Professionals Network (YPN) is led by 10 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 are a speaking series focused on professional development; weekly HYPE lunches hosted at local restaurants allow for casual networking; and the Chamber livability work groups, led by the YPN executive committee, link YPN members to the community.
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.
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Stay up to date on all activities from the Joplin Chamber's Young Professionals Network!YPN Executive Committee
Alex Gandy, YPN Chair
Director of Career ServicesMissouri Southern State University
Tom Furrh, Incoming Chair
Branch DirectorFosterAdopt Connect
Colt Atwood
Commercial InsuranceSpecialty Risk Insurance
Jessica Carr
ManagerForvis
Kayla Carter
Mortgage LenderArvest Bank
Dana Pim, YPN Past Chair
Electronic Services SpecialistSouthwest Missouri Bank
Chase Kraft
Kraft Insurance Services
Michael Sanders
ControllerFreeman Health System
U.S. Bank Wealth Management
Misty Covvey
Officer
Glenn Group Commercial Real Estate
Luke Gibson
Commercial Specialist
Leggett & Platt