Committees
2012 Leadership Council
The Leadership Council of Metro EDGE is comprised of a Chair and Chair-Elect, as well as a Vice Chair and Co-Chair for each of the committees below, and is supported by key Metro Chamber Staff Members. Our 2012 Chair is Sean O’Brien and our Chair-Elect is Ryan Porter.
At Metro EDGE we are always thinking about sustainability and the future. Thus, we have created a succession plan for the coming years. Co-Chairs will move into the Committee Vice Chair seats and our group’s Chair-Elect will move into the leadership role. Our Co-Chairs are selected from the various committees. So if you’re looking to lead Metro EDGE in the future, join one of our open committees now!
Membership
The Membership Committee captures energetic, young professionals and future business leaders for the purposes of networking, group education, philanthropy, civic engagement and social connections. These hardworking headhunters reach out to all industries and demographics of the Sacramento region’s business community, facilitating the enrollment and retainment of dynamic and diverse Metro EDGE members.
Contact: Stefanie Loop, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network & Sarah Jenkins, Heller Pacific
Events & Networking
The Networking Committee is responsible for the planning and implementation of events where members engage with one another to establish mutually beneficial relationships. Also on the team’s radar are the universities, professional schools and other YP organizations that will increase Metro EDGE’s presence within the Sacramento region, as well as extend the organization’s reach beyond the state and across the nation.
Contacts: Callista Wengler, Paragary Restaurant Group & Diana Sanchez
Professional Development
One of the core values of Metro EDGE is to cultivate the Sacramento region’s next generation of professionals. The Professional Development Committee will create unique forums for members to learn skills for personal development and career advancement. With the committee’s guidance and planning, Metro EDGE will host exciting programs throughout the year, including power lunches, collaborative roundtables and dynamic speaker events.
Contact: Jennifer Tencati, Superior Vision & Amanda Rackley
Philanthropy
The goal of the Philanthropy committee is to foster altruistic activity amongst our members in support of future young professionals and the greater Sacramento region. Our focus is to support the youth of Sacramento and help invest in the future of our areas’ young professionals. Give back in a big way by getting involved today.
Contact: Matt Decker, Downey Brand & Kyle Clark, F & M Bank
Regional Action
Regional Action Committee: The Regional Action Committee is the political arm of Metro EDGE. The goal of the committee is to keep Metro EDGE members informed and engaged in current issues affecting the Sacramento region and more specifically the lives of young professionals and future business leaders.
Contact: MacKenzie Woodard, Chase Investments & Erika Bjork, Augustine Ideas
Communications
The social savants of the Communications Committee act as the voice for Metro EDGE by providing a platform for meaningful conversation with members, regional business and civic leaders, and the ever-evolving media landscape. Responsibilities include the development and maintenance of the Metro EDGE Web site and monthly newsletter, media outreach, PR and the development and implementation of special promotions.
Contact: Erica Taylor, Five Star Bank & Emilie Cameron, Lucas Public Affairs