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YPLC Committees

Advisory Committee
The members listed below serve on the Advisory Board for the Young Professionals of Lenoir County. Responsibilities include the oversight of all subcommittees, develop and oversee the budget in collaboration with chamber staff, participate in short and long-range planning, actively recruit YPLC members and sponsors and act as spokespersons to the public, business community for the Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professionals. Committee participants must be KLCCC members in good standing and active participants in the YPLC.

Members are:

Name Business Affiliation Contact Number E-Mail Address
 Keith Hayes   Jake A Parrott Insurance  252-523-1041   khayes@parrottins.com
 Becky Hines  SMC Home Finance   252-523-5800 ncsugrad2002@hotmail.com
 Diadra Powell  City of Kinston                    252-939-3108 diadra.powell@ci.kinston.nc.us

 Marc McConnell   

 Mountain Air Craft Services 252-523-5200 marcmc8867@yahoo.com
 BJ Murphy  Chris Humphrey Insurance 252-527-3666

mailbjmurphy@gmail.com

Program and Event Planning Subcommittee
The Program and Event Planning Subcommittee shall develop, plan and oversee YPLC programs and events. Program and events may range from activities promoting the YPLC five core interests to more frequent social gatherings. A blend of professional development and social networking gatherings should be planned to accommodate the broad interests of the general membership and support the YPLC’s overall mission.  Non-subcommittee members may be appointed to a task group to help plan a particular program or event.

Marketing & Public Relations Subcommittee
The Marketing & Public Relations Subcommittee shall develop and execute a strategic marketing plan for YPLC. Committee members will assist with maintaining a clear brand identity, web site development and content, and program/event marketing in cooperation with the chamber of commerce.  This committee will continue to develop the lines of communication between the YPLC program and its members.

Recruitment & Retention Subcommittee
The Recruitment & Retention Subcommittee shall assist with the primary development of strategies to attract and retain YPLC members and corporate sponsors. Committee members will define and implement membership benefits, recruit individuals and companies for organizational support and growth, and execute programs to maximize corporate involvement.