The World Needs Better Leaders. It Starts Locally.

PA YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) offers social events and interest-based experiences that leaders can't find anywhere else. With local, regional, and national chapters, the world becomes your personal network, helping you forge deeper relationships across cultures and find meaningful resources for the challenges you face. 

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YPO Membership

Chapter Pillars

Lead with Integrity

With PA YPO, you get access to exclusive personal and professional content, as well as top-tier media, to help you lead and scale more effectively and solve problems that make a real difference in your life and the lives of others.

Forge Relationships Built on Trust

Connect with other executives that share similar challenges in small group meetings, designed to provide confidential resources, honest insight, and shared experiences that open doors and broaden your perspective.

Grow through Life-long Learning

Build more effective teams, make better decisions, and develop purpose through learning relationships and high-value programs strategically chosen based on your skills and interests, while focused on the most critical topics facing leaders today.

Find Opportunity in Openness

From thousands of local, regional, and global events to distinct family adventures and culturally immersive programs, PA YPO can help fill your calendar with enriching experiences that make learning more exciting and exploring the world more effortless.

Leadership Team Members

John Bassounas

John Bassounas

Chapter Chair

Chris Holcombe

Chris Holcombe

Gold Liaison

Jason Williams

Jason Williams

Learning Officer

Jake Ramage

Assistant Learning Officer

Scott Pinchak

Scott Pinchak

Membership Officer

Brock Stein

Brock Stein

Forum Officer

Jennifer DeArmitt

Jennifer DeArmitt

Member Engagement Officer

Stephanie Shelton

Stephanie Shelton

Spouse/Partner Officer 

Chris Weiler

Finance Officer

Amy Spangler

Chapter Director

The Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok in New York as a platform for young business leaders to share experiences and support each other in personal and professional growth. Originally created for CEOs under 45, YPO has grown into a global network with over 34,000 members from diverse industries, fostering leadership and lifelong learning through peer-to-peer connections.