President |
Lindsay Alderman |
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| Hometown |
West Jordan, Utah & Redfield, Iowa |
| Email |
president@ypcdsm.com |
| How long have you lived in Des Moines? |
10 Years |
| Where do you work? |
Lightedge Solutions |
| How long have you been in YPC? Why did you join? |
I've been a YPC member for about 5 years. Prior to running for President, I was the Charitable Committee Chair. I got involved in YPC because it is unlike any other group. Our focus is in making connections across all areas of interest and involvement for our city and that is something I fully support and believe in. |
| What’s your favorite way to “Do More” in Des Moines? |
I can't pick just one. Too many favorites! There is no shortage of ways to help out and "Do More" in Des Moines |
| Goals for your position in 2013 |
Continue the community and committee collaboration, maintain strong programming with diverse events, health and wellness options and events, and playing a role and filling a need as outlined by community efforts such as Capital CrossRoads and The Tomorrow Plan. |
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President Ex-Officio |
Mike Banasiak |
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| Hometown |
Bartlesville, OK |
| Email |
PastPresident@ypcdsm.com |
| How long have you lived in Des Moines? |
8 years |
| Where do you work? |
Legacy Financial Group |
| How long have you been in YPC? Why did you join? |
4 years. I joined to find both professional and personal growth. |
| What’s your favorite way to “Do More” in Des Moines? |
From networking to volunteering, I try to make a positive impact on the Greater Des Moines community every day. |
| Goals for your position in 2013 |
My primary goal is to help guide and mentor the current YPC leadership while supporting all of their initiatives and events. |
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President Elect |
Emilee Richardson |
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| Hometown |
Clarinda, Iowa |
| Email |
president-elect@ypcdsm.com |
| How long have you lived in Des Moines? |
8 Years |
| Where do you work? |
The Science Center of Iowa |
| How long have you been in YPC? Why did you join? |
3 years - I joined after graduating from Drake University, because I wanted to become more connected with people in the community and get more involved in Des Moines. In those three years, I've met some really incredible people, been able to help with some really fantastic projects and made some really great friends. |
| What’s your favorite way to “Do More” in Des Moines? |
I love learning, and I'm lucky because SCI and YPC give me a lot of opportunities to do that. I also like to learn about the other organizations in town and all of the unique things they're doing to give back and build up Des Moines. I especially have a passion for arts and culture groups and international organizations. |
| Goals for your position in 2013 |
I have many goals for 2014, my year as YPC president, and I get to use this year to prepare. I have ideas of ways YPC can improve, but I want to use this year to talk to as many people as possible and find out what they want from YPC - what they like, what they don't like, how we can improve. I get to do my research this year so we can be strategic and reposition ourselves the RIGHT way moving forward. If you have ideas, I'd love to talk to you! |
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Membership Chair |
Gina Francis |
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| Hometown |
Wheaton, IL |
| Email |
membership@ypcdsm.com |
| How long have you lived in Des Moines? |
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| Where do you work? |
John Deere Des Moines Works |
| How long have you been in YPC? Why did you join? |
1.5 years - I joined YPC to make friends and become involved with the Des Moines community. |
| What’s your favorite way to “Do More” in Des Moines? |
The last two years I've spent many Saturdays waking up at 5 am to volunteer at the Downtown Des Moines Farmers' Market. This year I'm working towards Master Gardener certification, which means I have 40 hours of volunteer garden service. And volunteering with YPC Charitable opportunities is always a blast! |
| Goals for your position in 2013 |
Goals: 1. Improve the new member experience (ratings > 4.5 for both the ambassador program and new member meetings on the annual survey) 2. Increase the survey response rate to > 50% of YPC members. 3. Increase member engagement (ratings <40% who have not attended a committee meeting, < 1% who have attended no YPC events, increase participation at all events by 10% over 2012) |
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Civic Chair |
Andrea Jansa |
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| Hometown |
Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Email |
civic@ypcdsm.com |
| How long have you lived in Des Moines? |
5 Years |
| Where do you work? |
LS2group |
| How long have you been in YPC? Why did you join? |
4.5 years in YPC; I joined to get to know people in Des Moines and I applied for the board to give back to an organization that introduced me to Des Moines and many friends. |
| What’s your favorite way to “Do More” in Des Moines? |
My favorite way to Do More in Des Moines is to enjoy everything that is offered through four distinct seasons - biking and running the trails, skating in the winter, farmers markets, and Drake Relays, while always trying to support and promote everything that Des Moines has to offer. |
| Goals for your position in 2013 |
Build attendance at the Civic Cafe luncheons and promote civic activities and civility during a time when elections and campaign ads are at a minimum. |
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Impact Downtown Chair |
Shane Hefty |
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| Hometown |
Humboldt, IA |
| Email |
impactdowntown@ypcdsm.com |
| How long have you lived in Des Moines? |
6 Years |
| Where do you work? |
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management |
| How long have you been in YPC? Why did you join? |
3 years. I joined to meet people, network, and get involved in the constant revitalization of the Downtown Core. |
| What’s your favorite way to “Do More” in Des Moines? |
I love to go to all of our great restaurants, I volunteer when I have time, usually with charities that benefit kids, and I enjoy being on the various boards and committees I take part in. It's very easy for YPs to get involved in Des Moines if they know where to look. |
| Goals for your position in 2013 |
I'd like to continue to expand our partnerships with other great organizations that are around Des Moines and expose our membership to groups they don't typically interact with. We're working on a number of events with the Downtown Chamber, we're mapping out a long term partnership with the Des Moines Social Club on a great multi-year, downtown project, and we're working on some other partnerships that we'll announce as they're finalized. |
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Marketing Chair |
Brian Springer |
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| Hometown |
Urbandale, IA |
| Email |
marketing@ypcdsm.com |
| How long have you lived in Des Moines? |
All my life |
| Where do you work? |
Universal Printing Services |
| How long have you been in YPC? Why did you join? |
3 years, I joined to make a bigger impact on my hometown area of Des Moines. Getting involved in the community is fun and rewarding – YPC provides those opportunities for me. I have met so many new people and sparked several good friendships. |
| What’s your favorite way to “Do More” in Des Moines? |
I enjoy the endless amount of events available thru YPC. From the monthly Happy Hour to a tour of a local company's office - there are several ways to see Des Moines. I look forward to the bigger summer events - Golden Circle Games, and 80/35. |
| Goals for your position in 2013 |
Revamp some of our marketing concepts including the “How I YPC” model, continue the growth of the YPC Blog, rejuvenate the weekly YPC Newsletter, and continue to expand the YPC Apparel options and distribution. |
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Charitable Chair |
Lincoln Dix |
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| Hometown |
West Des Moines, IA |
| Email |
charitable@ypcdsm.com |
| How long have you lived in Des Moines? |
3 Years |
| Where do you work? |
Staples Advantage |
| How long have you been in YPC? Why did you join? |
Since November 2011. I was bored and traveling back to Iowa City most weekends to spend time with friends. I saw an ad for YPC in the Business Record and signed up. |
| What’s your favorite way to “Do More” in Des Moines? |
YPC, easily. There are so many committees, events, and people that there's never any shortage of things to do in and for Des Moines. |
| Goals for your position in 2013 |
Increase member engagement with the Non-profit community. Reach out to those who haven't found their passion in Des Moines and provide them with opportunities to get involved. Make the Charitable Committee one of the strongest and most respected organizations in the non-profit community in Des Moines. |
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Professional Development Chair |
Jaimie Miller |
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| Hometown |
West Des Moines, IA |
| Email |
profdev@ypcdsm.com |
| How long have you lived in Des Moines? |
15 Years |
| Where do you work? |
WesleyLife |
| How long have you been in YPC? Why did you join? |
3 years. I got involved because I wanted to meet more YP's and make Des Moines a better place. |
| What’s your favorite way to “Do More” in Des Moines? |
My favorite way to "Do More" in Des Moines is to spend time with friends in the downtown area. Whether it is volunteering on a Saturday, dining out at a local restaurant, rocking out to a concert or shopping in the East Village, the downtown area is my place to be! |
| Goals for your position in 2013 |
Continue to offer more sessions on bringing your personal brand into the work place. As more YP's influence the workplace dynamic and with increased practice of "flex time" in the workplace, the ability to balance your "personal and professional brand" in and outside of the workplace is essential to professional development. This is a major priority of the Professional Development Committee. |
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Social Chair |
Matt Stump |
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| Hometown |
Adel, IA |
| Email |
social@ypcdsm.com |
| How long have you lived in Des Moines? |
7 Years |
| Where do you work? |
Principal Financial Group |
| How long have you been in YPC? Why did you join? |
I've been in YPC for over two years and joined because I was looking for the opportunity to network and meet individuals who I could relate to. At the time, my friends were beginning to settle down and start their own families. I wasn't at a similar point in my life and YPC helped to connect me with individuals who were. |
| What’s your favorite way to “Do More” in Des Moines? |
I love the fact that local businesses understand how important YPC is to the community and the power our demographic has. When talking with businesses, I want them to succeed and meet their own goal. So today, I actively talk and promote the local businesses to everyone I know. I'm also looking forward to working with other YP groups like HYP (Habitat for Humanity) or Young Variety. |
| Goals for your position in 2013 |
This year, we plan to attend at least three new locations thru our Monthly Happy Hour - with the goal to keep attendance over 100 people at each event. Another goal is to assist the Ambassador program to ensure it becomes a regular part of our organization. Finally, social committee members will continue to take a greater ownership in the committee. With guidance, members will be able to create and run their own events which meet the goals of YPC. |
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Diversity Chair |
Olga Poputnikova |
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| Hometown |
Cherkassy, Ukraine |
| Email |
diversity@ypcdsm.com |
| How long have you lived in Des Moines? |
10 Years |
| Where do you work? |
EMC Insurance Companies |
| How long have you been in YPC? Why did you join? |
I have been in YPC since mid-2010. I joined to find like-minded people who wanted to explore Des Moines. Since then, I have been part of bowling and volleyball leagues, become an active board member, and enjoyed/planned numerous YPC events. |
| What’s your favorite way to “Do More” in Des Moines? |
My favorite way to “Do More” is to engage in conversations that make YPC - and the Diversity Committee in particular - stronger and more inviting. I also volunteer with fellow YPC board members at major events such as Golden Circle Games, World Wood Prize, Pridefest and so on. |
| Goals for your position in 2013 |
Our first goal is to find unique venues for Dinners Around Des Moines while continuing the theme of interactive networking and promoting the environment of inclusion. The second goal is to find ways to partner with other committees on collaborative events. In addition, we are planning new educational, cultural, and social events for YOU! If you have questions or suggestions, please email me. |
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Secretary & Treasurer |
Luke Hannan |
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| Hometown |
Newark, NY |
| Email |
treasurer@ypcdsm.com |
| How long have you lived in Des Moines? |
4 Years |
| Where do you work? |
Trinity Health |
| How long have you been in YPC? Why did you join? |
3 Years. |
| What’s your favorite way to “Do More” in Des Moines? |
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IT Coordinator / Webmaster |
Jeff Ackley |
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| Hometown |
Des Moines, IA |
| Email |
webmaster@ypcdsm.com |
| How long have you lived in Des Moines? |
29 Years |
| Where do you work? |
Berkley Technology Services |
| How long have you been in YPC? Why did you join? |
3 years, I joined YPC to meet like minded individuals in the Des Moines area. |
| What’s your favorite way to “Do More” in Des Moines? |
My favorite way to "Do More" in Des Moines is to support local restaurants and business. |
| Goals for your position in 2013 |
To manage the website. |
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Social Media Coordinator |
Kelly Sparks |
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| Hometown |
Moville, Iowa |
| Email |
socialmedia@ypcdsm.com |
| How long have you lived in Des Moines? |
10 Years |
| Where do you work? |
My event planning and management company; "Socialize" |
| How long have you been in YPC? Why did you join? |
I've been a member of YPC for over two years. I joined to get more involved in the community, expand my network and make new friends. |
| What’s your favorite way to “Do More” in Des Moines? |
Getting involved with and attending the events I love having in our community. Getting involved with these is a great way to see how your efforts make Des Moines and even greater place to live. |
| Goals for your position in 2013 |
To be a resource for YPC members and potential members; to utilize social media and video to expand the YPC experience for members that cannot attend educational events; stay informed on social media research and networks to determine how to best serve our members. |
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Business Relations Coordinator |
Megan Ruble |
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| Hometown |
Ankeny, Ia |
| Email |
business@ypcdsm.com |
| How long have you lived in Des Moines? |
12 Years |
| Where do you work? |
Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield |
| How long have you been in YPC? Why did you join? |
Since 2003. I got involved to meet other young professionals in Des Moines. At the time there weren't any other organizations geared exclusively to young professionals. My first experience was helping with the annual "Tour de Metro" bike ride event, then I joined the Civic and Social committees. |
| What’s your favorite way to “Do More” in Des Moines? |
I'm currently leading a program called "Community Connect: Mentors Inspiring Success" that is a tenet of the Capital Crossroads, Social Capital. I also serve on numerous non-profit boards in Des Moines that focus on initiatives I am passionate about. |
| Goals for your position in 2013 |
We will hold several exclusive YPC member events that get you access to leaders and an 'inside look' at the businesses. I would also like to continue to add new YPC member discounts. Throughout the year I would like to collaborate with the other committee chairs to maximize the exposure to local businesses in all things we do! |
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Student Coordinator |
Brandt Johnson |
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| Hometown |
Muscatine, IA |
| Email |
student@ypcdsm.com |
| How long have you lived in Des Moines? |
Less than a year |
| Where do you work? |
Banana Republic |
| How long have you been in YPC? Why did you join? |
I joined YPC in September of 2012. I joined in part because I wanted to start branching out and get acquainted with the city of Des Moines. |
| What’s your favorite way to “Do More” in Des Moines? |
My favorite thing so far to “do more” in Des Moines is meeting and getting to know the people of Des Moines. |
| Goals for your position in 2013 |
My goals as the Student Relations Coordinator are twofold: to increase participation of students at local universities in YPC and activities in the Des Moines metro, and to retain these students in the Des Moines metro once they graduate. |
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At-Large |
Cory Sharp |
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| Hometown |
Des Moines, IA |
| Email |
cory.sharp@ypcdsm.com |
| How long have you lived in Des Moines? |
All my life |
| Where do you work? |
FEH Associates |
| How long have you been in YPC? Why did you join? |
I have been involved with YPC for around 3 years - I joined to meet, socialize and network with my surrounding YP's. I wanted to take an active role in Des Moines to help better myself professionally and help better the community around me. |
| What’s your favorite way to “Do More” in Des Moines? |
I Do More by getting myself involved with events and actively participating with my community wherever and however I can. |
| Goals for your position in 2013 |
Head-up and execute a greatly successful Golden Circle Games event. Collaborate with others regionally to discover ways in which our Des Moines YP's can partner and broaden their outreach of networking. Make myself readily available to the YPC Board Chairs for any support they may need and attend at least one of each committee's meetings in 2013. |
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Kyle Oppenhuizen |
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| Hometown |
Pella, IA |
| Email |
kyle.oppenhuizen@ypcdsm.com |
| How long have you lived in Des Moines? |
2.5 Years |
| Where do you work? |
Des Moines Business Record |
| How long have you been in YPC? Why did you join? |
I have been in YPC for about 2 years. I joined mostly to meet people and make friends, and in part because I recognized the opportunities that existed to get involved in the organization. |
| What’s your favorite way to “Do More” in Des Moines? |
Between my job and YPC, I've been able to meet a lot of interesting people and make good connections. I love to attend the unique events and festivals the city has to offer, from things like 80/35 to the Des Moines Arts Festival. As a sports junkie, I attend many I-Cubs games, almost all the Iowa State football and basketball games and some races at the Iowa Speedway. |
| Goals for your position in 2013 |
Be part of the support system for all the other board members who are working hard to make YPC, and Des Moines, a better place. I would like to help new members feel connected, and encourage existing members to be more engaged members. Also, I would like to coordinate with the Des Moines Music Coalition on YPC's involvement with the 80/35 Music Festival, including the nonprofit-focused Do More Village. |
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Athletics Coordinator |
Zachary Bales-Henry |
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| Hometown |
Des Moines, IA |
| Email |
athletics@ypcdsm.com |
| How long have you lived in Des Moines? |
All my life |
| Where do you work? |
RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts |
| How long have you been in YPC? Why did you join? |
I’ve been in YPC about 3 years now. I joined for a lot of reasons, but mainly for connections and involvement. |
| What’s your favorite way to “Do More” in Des Moines? |
I love getting involved in my community and finding new and interesting ways to give back. |
| Goals for your position in 2013 |
Create the “Adventure Club”, Design a Golf tournament, Get more people involved in Athletics. |
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