YP Gala
January 18th, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Frazier Alumni Pavilion, 2680 Drive of Champions
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the 2023 Young Professionals Gala, presented by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages!
The Young Professionals Gala will honor the 2023 Top 20 Under 40 award recipients and recognize the incoming Young Professionals Committee for 2024.
Join us at this event to get a sneak peek at the year ahead and celebrate our 2023 accomplishments!
Tickets on sale now!
Top 20 Under 40 Award Recipients
Casey Keene
Whataburger
Chelsea Salazar
People's Bank
Danae Harmony Barker
William's & Co Real Estate
Dustin McCorkle
Lubbock Matadors
Elizabeth Simmons
Bray Real Estate Group
Irasema Florez
Frenship ISD
Jessicka Gonzales
H-E-B Lubbock
John Brooksby
Crumbl Cookies
Jordan Rackler
County Commissioners
Kara Chambers
UMC Health System
Katie Crump
High Point Village
Kristen LaFreniere
Vander-Plas LaFreniere
Madison Baker
California T's
Marshall Thornhill
Mukewater Outfitters
Nicole Bitar
UMC Health System
Ranu Manik
South Plains Food Bank
Steven Lara
StarCare Specialty Health System
Tanis Welch
UMC Health System
Taylor Swift
Two Docs Brewing Co.
Vanessa Gomez
Coca-Cola SW Beverages
Special Thanks to Our 2023 Sponsors
Young Professionals
Lubbock Chamber Young Professionals provides opportunities for 21–40-year-old professionals to connect with their peers, network with community leaders, and engage in the Lubbock business community through two monthly events.
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Young Professionals Committee Members
Brandon Hardaway | Chair
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
AJ Bunn
BentOak Capital
Garrett Couts
Brady & Hamilton, LLP
Casey Keene
Whataburger
Andrea Parker
StarCare Specialty Health System
Ethan Quisenberry
McDougal Realtors
Madison Rogers
The Stacey Rogers Real Estate Group
Katie Schafer
Legacy Bridge Advisors
Victoria Whitehead | Past Chair
Whitehead Law PLLC
2023 YP Off the Clock Events
Feb. 7th- LHUCA - 511 Ave. K
March 7th- First United Bank - 5802 4th St.
April 11th- Centerline Engineering
May 9th- Embassy Suites by Hilton Lubbock - 5215 South Loop 289
June 13th- Brady & Hamilton | Whataburger
July 11th- Main Event
August 8th- Rise Energy | Two Docs
September 12th- Family Dynasty Advisors
October 10th- BFD Interiors
November 14th- Dave & Buster’s
December 5th- Cotton Court Hotel at Midnight Shift
2023 YP Lunch with a Leader
Feb. 24th - Featuring George McMahan, West Texas Home Builders Association, 7205 Kewanee Ave.
March 24th - Featuring Kathy Crockett, PhD
April 28th - Featuring Casey Doyle
May 26th - Featuring Dave Marcinkowski
June 23rd - Featuring Cactus Technology SolutionsÂ
July 21st - Featuring David Miller
August 25th - Featuring Travis Barnett
September 22nd - Tyler Technologies
October 27th - Featuring South Plains Association of Governments/Caprock BFC
November 17th - Featuring Gabe Vitela