2024 genYP Members

Charles Newell
Blue Compass, Office Coordinator
Daycen Douglass
AO Wealth Advisory
Born and raised in eastern Iowa, Daycen now works as an Associate Financial Planner with AO Wealth Advisory in Urbandale. After graduating from Iow...
Bryanne Hensley
University of Iowa Health Care, Program Coordinator for Money Follows the Person
Bryanne is a storyteller, advocate, leader & community connector who finds unique ways to motivate others. She is known for having a connection i...
Holly Adams
RE/MAX Precision - Adams Family Realty, REALTOR
I grew up in Northwest Iowa and moved to Des Moines in 2006 after graduating from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa.  I settled in the Be...
Aaron Colyer
Raccoon Valley Bank, Business Banking Specialist
Aaron Colyer comes to Raccoon Valley Bank offering over 10+ years of banking experience. He specializes in Business Banking to provide the best ser...
Amanda Mulcahy
Palmer Group, Account Executive
Amanda has been an Account Executive at Palmer Group for more than two years and has been in recruitment for nearly 10. Amanda enjoys consulting wi...
Michael Furlong
Iowa Wolves, Account Executive
David Weander
Peterson Painting
David has been with Peterson Painting for over 10 years.  He's a family man who serves in his relationships for personal and professional.  David L...
Jonathan Napolitano
National Kidney Foundation, Outreach Manager
Nate Buch
Iowa Wolves, Sr. Account Executive
Trevon Smith
Brokers International, HR Generalist
Noah Slagter
Northwest Bank, Mortgage Originator
Lindsay Szymanski
First Interstate Bank, Retail Manager
Aaron Anderson
Fresh Fit Meals, Owner
Dave Machovsky
Mindset Innovations Consulting , CEO
I have found that my superpower is problem-solving. my passion for it led me to explore different industries and environments. I found myself dra...
Danny Mielneczek
Country Financial - Danny Mielneczek, Insurance Agent
Ryan Hartley
Capital Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center, PLLC, Chiropractic Physician
Laura Palmer
Core Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist
My name is Laura Palmer, and I am a physical therapist at Core Physical Therapy in West Des Moines. Core is a PT-owned business providing 1:1 sessi...
Sarah Poznanski
Century 21 Signature Real Estate, Realtor
Residential Realtor with Century 21 Signature Real Estate. Specializing in relocation and first time home buyers.
Anthony Burriola
Peterson Painting, Estimator
Brandon Duff
Peterson Painting, Estimator
Sarah Nielsen
Showplace Cabinetry Design Center, Designer/Sales
Sarah Nielsen has always had a passion for design. With her father working construction and a woodworker on the side, she began building and design...
Ben Geiger
Syverson Strege
Hello! I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner at Syverson Strege. Syverson Strege is an independent Fee-Only Financial Planning and Inves...
Leah Embrey
Pride Fitness DSM, Owner/Personal Trainer
Allie Bustad
Arthur J. Gallagher
Anna Gaede
Kidz Corner, Onsite Supervisor
Weston Hefel
Payteva, Sales Director
With a background of business management and finance, I'm here to simplify payment processing for businesses all across Iowa and the surrounding mi...
Andrew Pfeffer
Energy Panel Structures, Inc. , Design Engineer
Tori McCampbell
Salon 86, Independent Stylist
I'm a stylist at Salon 86, and I have 7 years of experience with hair and went to the Aveda Institute in West Des Moines. I grew up in Iowa and rec...
Takeshi Hayasaka
Japan America Society of Iowa (JASI), Cultural Coordinator
Blake Austin
Midland Credit Union - Urbandale, Executive Administrative Assistant
Blake is the Executive Administrative Assistant at Midland Credit Union. Their job involves supporting the CEO and CFO, coordinating projects, mark...
Baylie Boyer
Midland Credit Union - Urbandale, Loan Officer II
Baylie is a seasoned loan officer for us. If you need a loan, she's the rockstar who can help you! She adores her family and 2 cats, and lights up ...
Morgan Frideres
Webspec, Digital Marketing Account Lead
Morgan is a digital marketing account lead at Webspec, a web design and digital marketing agency based here in Urbandale. Before starting at Webspe...
Spencer Sheaff
Paychex HR, Regional PEO Business Development Manager
Brennan Roland
Comparion Insurance Agency, a Liberty Mutual Company, Sales Representative
Hey everyone! I graduated from Grand View University in 2018 with my Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology-Health Promotion, with hands on experience in ...
Chase Mick
Hy-Vee - Urbandale, Manager of Store Operations
Jessica Verwers
Home Builders Association of Des Moines, Director of Membership
Jie Jung
Shaul & Associates PLC, Accountant
Jie is a tax advisor and an IRS certified enrolled agent with Shaul and Associates PLLC in West Des Moines. Originally from the Guangxi providence ...
Paul Robidoux
CertaPro Painters of Des Moines, Commercial Marketing Associate
I am a born and bred central Iowan, growing up in the North Polk School District before attending DMACC. In my free time I enjoy staying active wit...
Bryan Larson
Vision Park Family Eye Care
Cale Carlson
New American Funding, Sr. Loan Consultant
Logan Street
Nelsen Appraisal Associates, Inc., Associate Appraiser
Logan joined the Nelsen Appraisal Associates team in December of 2020, following his graduation from the University of Northern Iowa where he doubl...
Kate Thomas
Urbandale Eye Care, Optometrist
Eric Williams
AO Wealth Advisory, Certified Financial Planner
My responsibilities include executing financial plans and assisting clients. I also help clients create personal and business budgets focused on ac...
Lee Snell
Manchester Leasing Services, Account Executive
Alex Overton
Merle Hay Funeral Home & Chapel Hill Gardens, Marketing
Maddie Hodgson
Palmer Group
I was born and raised in Urbandale, IA, and attended Dowling Catholic High School. I then moved to Iowa City to attend the University of Iowa. I re...
Sarah Rivera
Des Moines Buccaneers, Sr. Director of Corporate Sales & Tickets
Dan Anderson
Abundant Health Massage & Bodywork, RP
Drew Lewis
Bishop Engineering Company, Inc., Design Engineer
Britnee Johnson
Bankers Trust - Windsor Heights
Madeline Ward
Allegra Marketing, Print, Mail, Signs, Impact Strategist
I'm a recent graduate of the University of Iowa with a double major in Marketing Management and Entrepreneurial Management, alongside a Certificate...
Taylor Carey
Buenzow Insurance Group, Communications Manager
Elisa Omerovic
DB&T, Universal Banker
Max Schaefer
The Dana Company, Account Executive
Jacque Draper
Delta Dental of Iowa
Clarissa Merschman
Homemakers Furniture, Social Media Manager
Clarissa has worked in social media and influencer partnerships within internal marketing teams since her graduation from Iowa State University in ...
Christopher Spring
Homemakers Furniture, Communications Specialist
Christopher has been with Homemakers Furniture for over 5 years. Starting in their sales department and transitioning into their marketing/e-commer...
Kris Klabunde
Paychex HR, Mid Market Consultant
Hello, my name is Kris Klabunde, I am originally from Davenport, IA. I played baseball and studied business administration at Iowa Wesleyan Univers...
PK Christopherson
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory, Pre Need Advisor
Andrea Schroeder
The Perfect Shade, Owner/ Design Director
Caleb Jeffries
Jeffries Cleaning, CEO
Jenny Shepperd
Easterseals Iowa, TEAM Employment Specialist
Andrew Meyer
Friedrichs Coffee
Andrew was born and raised in a family that is crazy about coffee. His first experience with coffee came when he got a job as a barista in high sch...
Malia Meyer
Friedrichs Coffee, Events Coordinator
Sam Meyer
Friedrichs Coffee
Nick Hughes
Paychex HR, Payroll & HR Consultant
Kyle Kundinger
ADi Group, Account Executive
Eric Vargas
Vargas Lawn Care Services
Molly O'Neill
NCMIC/Professional Solutions
Vinni Smith
Edward Jones - Vinni Smith, Financial Advisor
Misty Davenport
Cha Cha's Hiland Bakery
Zachery Hollier
Cajun Belle, Owner/Head Chef
Howdy y'all I'm the Owner/Head Chef at cajun belle in Johnston Iowa. I started the business in May of 2022 and have been working each day to contin...
Kimberly Cameron
Dog Training Elite Des Moines, Owner/Head Trainer
With a lifelong passion for animals, I've dedicated myself to their care and well-being. Since 2009, I've owned and operated a successful grooming ...
Kiley Teska
Planet Fitness Urbandale, Manager of Operations Support
Julian Moss
Planet Fitness Urbandale, District Manager
Brooklyn Purkeypile
Purkeypile, Brooklyn
Mackenzie Johnston
Kroll, Heidi, Board Member
Toni Scott
Soper Automotive Repair, Service Advisor
Ashley Johnson
QPS Employment Group, Sales Executive
Josh Law
Chandelier, Founder/ CPM
Joseph Herst
Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, Director of Sales
My name is Joseph Herst and I am the Director of Sales at the Stoney Creek Hotel in Johnston. My previous careers were involved with non-profit org...
Carissa Rainey
Dale Carnegie Norman and Associates, Strategic Account Executive
Alicia King
Walnut Creek YMCA, Associate Exec. Director
Over the past several years, I have taken on various positions within the YMCA of Greater Des Moines. I currently serve as the Associate Executive ...
Brennan Jones
Palmer Group, Recruiter
Tiffany Wheeldon
Urbandale Massage Therapy, Owner & Massage Therapist
I have been licensed by the State of Iowa since 2021 through the Board of Massage Therapy. I offer support to our mental health community and indiv...
Tanner Duffy
Fully Promoted Urbandale
Graham Valdes
Specialized Recruiting Group
Jared Pearson
Financial Architects, Financial Strategist
Rhea Parekh
Parekh, Rhea, Individual Member
Jayden Moore
Northwestern Mutual - Jayden Moore, CFP, Financial Advisor
Amal Kumar
Zamorins Solutions Inc., Media Engineer
Theodore Craig
Developers Realty Group, Realtor
Theodore Craig: Marine Veteran, Iowa National Guard Combat Medic, and Dedicated Realtor Born and raised in Iowa, I attended Martensdale-St. Mary...
Payton Coyle
Century 21 Signature Real Estate
I got started in real estate in May 2022 while I was a full-time student at the University of Iowa, selling new construction homes. Being born an...
Grace Kelly
Grace Estates, Director of Business Development
Emy Hayes
Des Moines Media Group, Media Advisor
Kate Wickwire
Trixies Salon & Spa
Eric Gates
CLE Productions, Account Executive