About

Since 2007, Young Professionals of Knoxville (YPK) has worked to provide leadership and professional development opportunities, foster a sense of community among the area’s young professionals, strengthen awareness of the talented, young leaders in our area, and enhance Knoxville’s image as an exciting, compelling city in which young professionals can thrive.

We’re committed to the vision of “our” Knoxville – a place where young professionals serve the community; unite with one another, and inspire greatness.

We seek to develop relationships with ambitious, skilled, and selfless members across a myriad of careers and industries within the Knoxville community.

Young professionals, Brandon Clarke and Casey Peters, along with a group of advisors affiliated with Leadership Knoxville established YPK in August of 2006. The idea stemmed from the absence of a relationship between Knoxville business owners, the community, and the next generation of business leaders.

Since its inception, YPK has grown to a membership of more than 120 skilled, involved and energetic young professionals looking to support business operations in the region while being encircled with the knowledge, experience, and humbleness of those leaders already established within the Knoxville business community.

Young Professionals – We invite you to better the community, establish meaningful relationships, and challenge yourself by becoming part of our organization!

Please review our website, find your interest and establish yourself as Knoxville’s next generation of business and community leaders!

Executive Committee

Brandon Parks
President

Luke Chill
Treasurer

Community Outreach
Andrew Myers, Chair
Wade Stonebrook, Asst. Chair

Social
Kaley Abernathy, Chair
Lindsay Serfass, Asst. Chair

Professional Development
Gavin Baker, Chair
Asst. Chair, Casey Holbrook

Cameron Puckett
President Elect

Jim LaPinska
Secretary

Finance
Luke Chill, Chair
Mark Bryan, Asst. Chair

Marketing
Danielle Benson, Chair
Tom Satkowiak, Asst. Chair

Membership
Beverly Miller, Chair

Past Presidents

Code of Conduct

For the courtesy of our members, YPK discourages the solicitation of goods, services, employment or promotional opportunities at all YPK events, activities and programs as well as our forums.