PYP’s mission is to make Pierre the kind of place where young professionals want to live and work.  To make that happen, we want to be your source for getting plugged into the community, meeting young people, and having some fun.  We’ll also keep you posted on what the community’s civic organizations are doing.

 

Check back at pierreyoungprofessionals.com for details on what socials are coming up, and add our blog to your favorites to get updated on what’s happening.

 

If you’re interested in getting involved in a committee, contact us:

 

Special Rapporteur for Youth Synchronization (CEO) – Sarah Van Berkum (sarah@pierreyoungprofessionals.com)

 

Glorious Council of Pyp-ness – Acts as the executive board setting goals, developing strategies, and maintaining the integrity of the group.

Brooke Bohnenkamp - brooke@pierreyoungprofessionals.com
Aftin Eich - aftin@pierreyoungprofessionals.com
Chris Eich - chrise@pierreyoungprofessionals.com
Daren Ketcham - darenk@pierreyoungprofessionals.com
Jerry Tveidt - jerryt@pierreyoungprofessionals.com

Eminent Monarch of the Website – Nicole Ogan

Superb Holder of Graphic Knowledge – Ashley Brassfield

 

Sovereign Czars of Socials (Event planning) – Responsible for planning one big, fun social event a month. 

• Committee Leader: Jessica Kost - jessicak@pierreyoungprofessionals.com
• Committee Members:
  • Travis Duffy
  • Brad Bies
  • Jedrey Baumann
  • Jae Csongradi
  • Josh Zellmer
  • Amanda Doherty
  • Shantel Kocer
  • McKenzie Mertz
  • Chris Johnson
  • Darren Hines
  • Tiffany Carr
  • Mindy Sivage
  • Jason Welch
  • Rob Burke
  • Ryan Daley
  • Amy Archambeau

                       

High Rulers of Propaganda (Marketing and PR) – Responsible for marketing events and establishing public presence in Pierre.  Includes press releases, creating fliers, and coming up with new ideas to get the word out about PYP events.

• Committee Leader: Megan Linn - meganl@pierreyoungprofessionals.com
• Committee members:
  • Jae Csongradi
  • Katie Clark
  • Lesa Jarding
  • Lisa Johansen
  • Devin Reints
  • Matt Demaray
  • Wanda Goodman

           
Supreme Commissioners for Peace and Goodwill (Civic Branch) – Responsible for creating a clearinghouse for civic opportunities in Pierre.  Work with local service organizations to gain information on service events, then post on website and make announcements at meetings.  Work with High Rulers of Propaganda to spread the word.  

• Committee Leader: Jen Neuhauser - jenn@pierreyoungprofessionals.com
• Committee Members:
  • Jenny Hallenbeck
  • Christina Bennett
  • Jen Toscana
  • Meredith Lee
  • Katie Clark
  • Joey Hockett
  • Jen Glanzman
  • Kate Higdon
  • Jessie Steward
  • Megan Maier
  • Ryan Olson

Ministers of Emerging States (PYP Clubs) – Responsible for coordinating off-shoot clubs and activities.  Serve as the point of contact for anyone wishing to establish a new club.  Keep club-related web content up-to-date, including posting the who, what, when, where for new groups. 

• Committee Leader: Karen Cudmore - karenc@pierreyoungprofessionals.com
• Committee Members:
  • Kimberly Zerr
  • Darren Hines
  • Cassie Branaugh
  • Angela Frost