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Date and Time

Friday Jul 29, 2022

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM CDT

11:00 am-Noon - Check-in | Networking | YP Expo

Noon-1:00 pm - Speaker Line Up and Conference

1:00-1:30 pm - Post Event

Location

Forrest Grove Plantation

8743 Stephenson Drive Denham Springs LA 70726 

Fees/Admission

Individual Seating | Members $30

Individual Seating | General Admission $45

Reserved Seating for 6 | $250

Expo Sponsorships | $375

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Contact Information

Lauren Barnes

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Introducing  Livingston Parish's first Young Professionals Conference - co-hosted by  Livingston Young Professionals. The 2-hour conference is by young  professionals, for young professionals and, convenes area-wide young  professionals, mentors and stakeholders in engaging current and future  leaders.  

Speaker Information Coming Soon!

Kim Sanders, CPA, MBA

Kim Sanders obtained her masters degree from SLU.  Kim is now the  Managing Partner for one of the longest standing CPA firms in the area,  LA Champagne (over100 years).  Kim is one who will take advantage of the  opportunities that come her way.  Her professional development came not  only from her education and background, but also from the organizations  that Kim not only a part of, but also was elected into chair and  leadership positions. Kim will take you on her journey from the new  person at the table to the leader of her firm.  

 David Stokes - Chief of Staff - US Senator John Kennedy

David Stokes is the Chief of Staff for United States Senator John  Kennedy, David leads Senator Kennedy's operations in both Washington  D.C. and Louisiana is his official capacity.  David also oversees  Senator Kennedy's campaign and fundraising efforts.  He graduated from  Louisiana College in Pineville, LA with a Bachelor of Science in Public  Administration and received his master's degree in Public Administration  form LSU.  David is often invited to speak to groups. His pathway to  leadership as chief of staff for one of the most influential offices in  the world is a message we are anxious to hear.  

Benton T. Thames

Benton was born in  Baton Rouge, grew up in Denham Springs and graduated from Springfield  High School.  He enlisted in the US Army in 2006.  He volunteered for  the Tomb of the Unknown Solider platoon and became the Relief Commander  in charge of the Changing of the Guard in Arlington National Cemetery.   He graduated from SLU in Hammond with a degree in Business  Administration.  He has since opened a State Farm Agency and resides in  Springfield.  He has spoken to several groups at varying events on the  topics of discipline, leadership and service.  

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Current  COVID restrictions apply as required for the State of Louisiana.  If  you are high risk, feeling sick or other factor which could present a  problem for your health or other attendees’ health, you should not  attend. 

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