Connecting To The Community
Building meaningful relationships
The Young Professionals Network (YPN) is led by 8 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
Dana Pim, YPN Chair
Electronic Services SpecialistSouthwest Missouri Bank
Alex Gandy, Incoming YPN Chair
Director of Career ServicesMissouri Southern State University
Colt Atwood
Commercial InsuranceSpecialty Risk Insurance
Jessica Carr
ManagerBKD CPA's & Advisors
Shonte Clay-Fulgham
Athletics Sales/Sponsorship CoordinatorMissouri Southern State University
Kayla Carter
Business BankerArvest Bank
Tom Furrh
Executive DirectorBig Brothers Big Sisters of Jasper and Newton Counties
Chase Kraft
Kraft Insurance Services
Kayla McCollum
DDRB/Connections Abilities
Michael Sanders
ControllerFreeman Health System