Young Professionals Committees

Committee involvement in Young Professionals is open to all program members. There are two ways YP members can serve on committees:

• Committee Member: Committee membership is a one-year volunteer commitment involving one (1) hour-long meeting per month. Ideal committee members will have some type of personal or professional skills/interest in the focus area of the committee, and be committed to being actively involved in the planning and implementation of the committee’s programs and projects.
   
• Task Force Volunteer:  For those who can’t commit to monthly meetings or a year-long committee term, but are still interested in periodically helping out, Young Professionals is compiling a list of task force volunteers who will be notified of the committee’s work and offered opportunities to assist in specific projects or events throughout the year. Regardless of committee involvement, all YP members are encouraged to share any ideas or project proposals they have for any committee by logging on to the YP message board or contacting the committee’s co-chairs.

If you are interested in joining any of the below committees, please e-mail Beth Milligan with your contact information, the name of the committee you wish to serve on, and whether you are interested in becoming a full-time committee member or a task force volunteer. Also, if you have any relevant skills/training you would bring to a committee role, please include this information as well.

Communications Committee
 

 YP Facebook Page

The Communications Committee oversees the branding, marketing and communications of Young Professionals. Current/past projects include creating YP-branded apparel and YP discount cards, building relationships with YP partners and sponsors, managing YP communications (including website, Facebook and YP newsletter), pursuing media and member recruitment opportunities, and overseeing all program marketing. This committee currently meets the third Monday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Cafe Habana.

Current Committee Members:
Maggie Schmittling, Co-Chair - Hagerty Insurance Agency, Inc.
Tracy Talbot, Co-Chair - Pfizer, Inc.
Eric DeBoer - Hagerty Insurance Agency, Inc.
Andrew Kohlmann - Signs Now
 

Development Committee

 Lunch & Learn at Black Star Farms

The Development Committee oversees the creation of programs and events that contribute to our members’ development as individuals, business professionals and community leaders. Current/past projects include the Lunch & Learn series, a YP leadership program, business seminars and professional development events, and a YP mentorship program. This committee currently meets the second Thursday of each month from 6:15-7:15 p.m. at the Chamber.

Current Committee Members:
Allison Beers, Co-Chair - Events North
Megan Crandall, Co-Chair - Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors/TCAPS Board of Education
Nicole Agruda - Kennametal Inc - Boride Products
Drew Buchholz - Interlochen Center For the Arts
Kelly Burtchett - Dennis, Gartland and Niergarth
Dylan Davis - Office Depot
Chris DeGood - URS Corporation
Natasha Hagadone - Northwest Michigan WORKS!
Gail Hansul - Invisible Fence of Northern Michigan
Jessica Nieto - Chase Bank
Adam Reid - Village Circle Company
Jennifer Robinson - Dennis, Gartland and Niergarth
Maggie Schmittling - Hagerty Insurance Agency, Inc.
Scott Shaff - Evans Avionics, LLC
Doug Shepherd - Brandt, Fisher, Alward & Roy, P.C.
Kyle Trevas - Kyle B. Trevas Attorney & Counselor of Law
Ben Trombly - vTalkradio.com
Shannon Ward - Eastern Michigan University
Tiffany Wever - Arbors of Traverse Apartments
Rebekah White - AccessPoint Human Resources 

Social Committee
 

YP Tall Ship Sail
 
The Social Committee oversees the creation of all programs and events related to social engagement and recreational activity in Young Professionals. Current/past projects include the Undercover Night Out series, the YP Tall Ship Sail, YP Superbowl Party, and programs/events that help connect new members to the group and build positive social relationships within Young Professionals. This committee currently meets the second Monday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Cafe Habana.

Current Committee Members:
Travis Beynon - Shumsky-West & Associates
Lindsey Gullekson - Plante & Moran, PLLC
Emily Huntoon - Great Lakes Children's Museum
Candace Johnston - Plante & Moran, PLLC
Jason Jones - Grand Traverse County
Chris Jonkhoff - Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home
Anjanette Merriweather
Meaghan Murphy - FAST Physical Therapy & FAST Fitness
Christen Smith - Hagerty Insurance Agency, Inc.
Trevor Tkach - National Cherry Festival
Crystal Washburn - Manpower
 

Volunteer Committee

Volunteer Outing at Habitat For Humanity

The Volunteer Committee oversees all programs and events related to volunteerism and charitable involvement in the Young Professionals program. Current/past projects include monthly volunteer shifts at the State Theatre, community volunteer outings, non-perishable food drives at the YP Lunch & Learn events, partnerships with community non-profit and volunteer organizations, and projects that add charitable/volunteer components to existing YP programs and events. This committee currently meets the first Thursday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Right Brain Brewery.

Current Committee Members:
Emily Arbut, Co-Chair - Tandem Design Agency
Valarie Handy, Co-Chair - USDA Rural Development
Barb Arleth - Hagerty Insurance Agency, Inc.
Jennifer Blain - Peterson McGregor & Associates
Jamie Callahan - TC Area Chamber of Commerce
Krista Hirr - 9&10 News/Fox 33
Sara Klebba - Timber Ridge RV & Resort
Julie Lee - Rehmann
David Malewitz - Traverse City Downtown Development Authority
Gina Schulz - March of Dimes