The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals are dedicated to making the community we live in a better place for all citizens. The YPs strive to connect, engage and empower young professionals in their professional and personal lives.
Our Mission
Is to connect, engage and empower young professionals throughout Citrus County.
Our Objective
Is to make Citrus County a better place to live, work, play and stay by organizing networking, professional development and community involvement opportunities for young professionals.
Networking
As relationships are built, so is trust. YPs provides a platform for young professionals to connect and establish partnerships that positively affect the overall success of their business. Every YP event is an opportunity to connect with new people and develop a network of individuals who support your professional and personal endeavors.
Professional Development
Whether through educational programs, seminars, workshops or print and electronic materials, YPs further develops the professional knowledge, skills and abilities needed for career advancement.
Community Development
YP commits, above all things, to make Citrus County a better place to live, work, play and stay. Our members are encouraged to volunteer their time to support a variety of Chamber and community events.
Young Professional Events
YP On the Town
Every other month the Young Professionals take the opportunity to discover adventure in Citrus County. Excursions like ziplining BLINDFOLDED, taking the scenic route on segway tours, kayaking, or really ‘bonding’ at The Crystal River Escape Room!
2025 Chamber Young Professionals
Kyle McKay - (Chair) (Events Committee Chair) Ryman Construction
Zeidy Garcia - (Co-Chair/Chair Elect) Transparent Mortgage Lending
Julie Wilkinson (Immediate Past-Chair) - Citrus County BOCC
Melanie Vreeland - (Secretary) Oak Hill Senior Living
Tee Hernandez - (Treasurer) Sandpiper Softwash
Jade White (Chamber Liaison) - Citrus County Chamber
Tiarra Alexander (40 Under Forty Chair) - PACE, Citrus
Stacey Wilson - (Community Engagement Chair) WOW Citrus Massage & Fitness
Veronica Kampschroer - (Golden Citrus Scholars Chair)Â Citrus County BOCC
Kacey Downing - Kacey's Custom Adventures
Carley Butzgy - Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Jonathan Rossi - #1 Anytime Bail
Chris Weinstein - Seacoast Bank
Cassie Largey - Citrus County Tax Collectors Office
Bobby Winsler - Winsler Consulting