Young Professionals Conclave

The Young Professionals Conclave (YPC) was formed in response to a brainstorming session that took place at the 2005 SRM Annual Meeting in Ft. Worth, TX. The group was organized by Dennis Phillippi (SRM Board Member) and asked to address the growing membership retention concern with SRM; where were all the young professionals? Approximately 12 people were invited to speak with Dennis Phillippi about the young professional movement in SRM. However, a diverse group of nearly 40 young range professionals took interest and attended the meeting. Mr. Phillippi facilitated the session as young professionals brainstormed their concerns and ambitions within the Society

The formation of YPC was stimulated by the recognized need to pass the torch from senior, more experienced members to younger or less experienced members. When formed, it was determined that the intention of the conclave was to ease the transition for range professionals from college to career, or for those changing careers and who may be new to the industry, by assisting in bridging the generational gap within the SRM. This would be done by hosting events designed for young or less experienced professionals, and by providing opportunities to network with other young professionals as well as with senior members. This strong collaboration with the SRM would, thereby, ease the maturation process of range management and associated professions, as a whole.

The document below outlines the officer team history from the formation of the group in 2005 to present.