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Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce
Young Professionals Network
320 East 4th Street
Joplin, MO 64801
417.624.4150
Joplinypn.com
Formerly known as the mentoring program, the Leadership League is a
network of seasoned professionals who exchange ideas, opinions and
experiences with a younger generation to
cultivate leaders for tomorrow.
Each team consists of 6-8 YPN members paired
with a team coach. Teams usually meet on a
monthly basis, but can meet as often as twice a
week depending on the coach's schedule. All
discussions at group meetings are kept in confidence, and group
feedback is always welcomed. Many times the group is not only
gaining a new coach, but several life-long friends.
Our coaches are outstanding community business leaders, and we are
privileged to have the area’s best at our side. They’ve committed to stand by us and guide us
as we embark on our journeys to become leaders of this community.
Ready to join the team? Choose your coach today!
GARY DUNCAN
Graduated: Heidelberg University, Tiffin, Ohio
Joplin area resident: 37 years
Hobbies/interests: Traveling, fitness, rollerblading, snow skiing, consulting in healthcare
and coaching
Favorite leadership quote: “Don't expect what you don't inspect.”
Community involvement: CART, Joplin Tornado Relief Fund Trustee and Joplin Planning
& Zoning Commission
Share something about yourself: We love to show Burmese cats. Our female was a
national winner all breed 06-07 and our male was a regional winner and 3rd best Burmese
internationally 11-12.
Game time: Second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 8 am
PEGGY FULLER—Southwest Missouri Bank
Graduated: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.
Joplin area resident: 25 years
Hobbies/interests: Running, reading and relaxing with The Great and Incredible Steve Fuller
and our three daughters
Favorite leadership quote: “Whenever you are to do a thing, though it can never be known
but to yourself, ask yourself how you would act were all the world looking at you, and act
accordingly.” - Thomas Jefferson
Community involvement: Bright Futures, Pro Musica Joplin Pops and Friends of St. Avips
Ball and Art Auction
Share something about yourself: I am the (insert five greats) granddaughter of Thomas
Jefferson, and all of my departed family, including my mom and brother, are buried in the
family graveyard at Monticello.
Game time: Last Thursday of each month at 8:30 am
NANCY GOOD—The Title Place
Graduated: William Chrisman High, Independence, Mo.
Joplin area resident: 40 years
Hobbies/interests: Reading, exploring local retailers, and spending time in the mountains
and Northern Lakes
Favorite leadership quote: “Earth's great treasure lies in human personality and service to
humanity is the best work of life.” - from the Jaycee Creed
Community involvement: Bright Futures USA and Joplin, Community Support Services
Treasurer and Community Foundation of Southwest Missouri
Share something about yourself: My favorite vacation spot is our home in Estes Park,
which I share with my two sisters.
Game time: Second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:45 am
JOHN HIPPLE—Sign Designs
Graduated: Carl Junction High School
Joplin area resident: 34 years
Hobbies/interests: Spending time with family, Bible study and teaching, aviation,
motorcycling and outdoor activities
Favorite leadership quote: “Just Do It.” - Nike Corporation
Community involvement: Multiple projects with Rotary and Chamber of Commerce and
other civic entities
Share something about yourself: I have my private pilot’s license and, in the future, I hope
to pursue more certifications and possibly one day be a flight instructor.
Game time: Third Tuesday of each month at 8 am
ANN LEACH—Life Preservers Grief Support
Graduated: Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro, Ky.
Joplin area resident: 15 years
Hobbies/interests: Graphic recording, art journaling, reading and hiking
Favorite leadership quote: "How you do anything is how you do everything.” - Suzanne Evans
Community involvement: Past president of Spiva Center for the Arts board of directors and
current board member, member of the Chamber's Cultural Affairs committee, Secretary of the
board for the International Forum of Visual Practitioners
Share something about yourself: I love helping people connect to the resources they most
need and believe we all have a gift to share with the world. My business helps you find what
your gift is to give so that you live a life of purpose, prosperity and fulfillment.
Game time: First and third Tuesdays at 8 am at Panera Bread
VICKY MIESELER—Ozark Center
Graduated: Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, Mo.
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kan.
Joplin area resident: 48 years
Hobbies/interests: Gardening, hosting parties and avidly reading
Favorite leadership quote: “We will never know how really good we are as leaders unless
we are leading people to be better than they think they are.” - Brent Fison
Community involvement: Soroptimist; Human Services Campus advisory board and part
of the original team to bring them to the parks north of Joplin; Long Term Recovery
Committee; and the Unity Walk committee, since their inception following the tornado
Share something about yourself: I have always wanted to be an FBI agent!
Game time: First and third Mondays at 12 pm located at Mythos
TROY RICHARDS—Joplin Building Material Co.
Graduated: Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, Mo.
Joplin area resident: 33 years
Hobbies/interests: Turkey hunting, golfing, reading and spending time with my wife and son
Favorite leadership quote: “We shall endeavor to persevere.”
Community involvement: Leadership Joplin, JBIDC, Rotary and MSSU Alumni Board
Share something about yourself: I have my private pilot’s license and I officiate high school
football.
Game time: Every third Wednesday at 8 am
DAN STANLEY—Edward Jones
Graduated: Westminster College, Fulton, Mo.
Joplin area resident: 66 years
Hobbies/interests: Riding my horse, Rio, playing golf and spending time with my
grandchildren
Favorite leadership quote: “The more we receive, the more we want, the more we give,
the more we become.”
Community involvement: Connect 2 Culture, Community Foundation of the Ozarks and
YPN
Share something about yourself: My favorite clothing is my jeans and cowboy boots.
Game time: Every Friday at 8 am at Panera Bread (Team Stanley has no open positions at this
time) Cell: 417.437.3464; email: [email protected]
David Starrett—The Medicine Shoppe
Graduated: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy
Joplin area resident: 28 years
Hobbies/interests: Traveling, playing golf and riding my motorcycle
Favorite leadership quote: “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.”
- Harry Truman
Community involvement: Rotary Club of Joplin, Habitat House, Extreme Home Makeover,
Community Clinic Golf Fundraiser, Salvation Army kettle "Ring the Bell"
Share something about yourself: I've often thought I'd like to open a used car lot so I could
drive a different car everyday, but then again, in another life, I could see myself doing standup comedy...ha!
Game time: Second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 am
Application
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________
City, state, zip:_______________________________________________________________
Cell phone:_________________________ E-mail:__________________________________
Employer: __________________________________________________________________
Length of time at employer and position: __________________________________________
Previous employer and position: _________________________________________________
High school attended: _____________________ College attended:______________________
Number of years in the Joplin area: __________
What would you like to gain from participation in Leadership League?
Is there anything you would like your potential coach or team to know about you?
First Choice: ________________________Second Choice: ___________________________
Third Choice: _______________________Fourth Choice: ____________________________
Please return this completed application electronically by pushing the Submit button or by mail to Martha Getz, JACC Young
Professionals Network, 320 East 4th Street, Joplin, MO 64801, via fax 417.624.4303 or via email at [email protected].
Many factors are considered in compiling groups including: confidentiality, competition and diversity. It is the committee’s goal to
create an environment conducive to maximum professional and personal development. All choices may not be compatible or
available and you may be contacted for additional options.
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