The Young Professionals Network is comprised of over 1,000 members and it takes a strong group of organized young professionals to manage events and meetings.
YPN Advisory Council Tania Bengtsson (Chair) Gibson Insurance Group Bob Decker Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. Andrea Deitchley Burkhart Advertising Ryan Fenstermaker (Vice Chair) 1st Source Bank Amy Hill South Bend Silver Hawks Nancy Nacci Palais Royale Mike Niedbalski Integritas Search Cathy Raven Crowe Horwath, LLP Nick Scheu Crowe Horwath, LLP
YPN Work Teams YPN has five work teams comprised of YP volunteers. Each team has a special focus and contributes greatly to the overall success of YPN. If you would like to volunteer on one of these teams, please contact the team leader(s) by sending them an e-mail.
Large Events Within the scope of YPN goals, generates topic ideas for larger YPN events, obtains speakers, provides suggestions for venues and coordinates other event details, in conjunction with The Chamber. Also provides assistance at YPN events. Team Leaders: Bob Decker and Nancy Nacci
Marketing Creates promotional pieces for events, communicates with the local media on upcoming activities/initiatives and provides assistance to other teams in creating a consistent marketing message for YPN. Also manages YPN Facebook and LinedIn pages and the YPN Web site, www.ypnconnect.com. Team Leaders: Andrea Deitchley and Ryan Fenstermaker
Newsletter Plans and writes content for the monthly YPN Wired e-newsletter. Team Leader: Mike Niedbalski
Community Involvement Works with local government entities to create a link between city/county government and area young professionals. Also finds community engagement opportunities for YPs by working with area non-profits, local businesses and arts & culture organizations. Team Leaders: Amy Hill, Nick Scheu