Young Professionals Network Board of Directors
Executive Board Members
Jacob Murray - Chair
Monica Bitrick - Co-Chair
Monica is Director of Human Resources at Advantage Employer Solutions. She joined Advantage Employer Solutions in January 2007. Prior to joining Advantage Employer Solutions, Monica was a Staffing Specialist with Manpower in Boise, ID and a Senior Benefits Specialist with Workscape, Inc. in Boise, ID.
She holds her B.B.A. in General Business Administration and her B.B.A. in Human Resources Management from Boise State University.
Monica is the current chair for the Military Affairs Committee with the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce and holds a great passion for serving those who have served. She also is a national and local member with the Society of Human Resources Management. Monica is also dedicated to assisting and volunteering other various organizations and events throughout the Eastern Idaho region.
Monica is married to James Douglas Bitrick and has a daughter Kylee Alyssa Bitrick. Her hobbies include music, reading, fitness, dancing, snowboarding, and golfing.
Dan Peck - Treasurer
Dan is with Archibald Insurance.
Liza Leonard - Secretary
Liza Leonard has been a Sales & Leasing Representative with Ball Ventures since 2008 and works as the sole Sales & Leasing Rep on their Snake River Landing project located in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She works with potential tenants and buyers, starting with their first visit to the project, through lease and deal execution and beyond.
Liza earned her Bachelors of Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from Idaho State University, graduating with Honors.
Born and raised in the Teton Valley, Idaho, Liza and her husband, Robert, moved to Idaho Falls when Liza began her career with Ball Ventures. In her spare time, she enjoys being involved with the community, including serving on the Chamber Young Professionals Network board and as the Publicity Committee Chair for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Bonneville County. She is happy to be in Idaho Falls and near all the things she loves – family, the mountains and great trout fishing!
Other Board Members
Gina Stevenson - Professional Development Director
Gina Stevenson is the Idaho Falls Arts Council Capital Campaign & Membership Coordinator. In addition to overseeing the 700+ members of the Idaho Falls Arts Council, she is currently working on a very exciting capital campaign aimed at helping youth in the areas of art and technology.
Gina attended the University of Oregon (Go Ducks!), majoring in History. Born and raised outside of San Francisco, Gina and her husband, Todd moved to Idaho Falls during the summer of 2008. Despite her short time in Idaho Falls, it didn’t take long for her to get involved in the community. Gina currently serves on the Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Network board as the Sponsorship Chair, White Pine Charter School’s Education Council as Chair-Elect, in addition to serving on the following boards/committees: Good Samaritan Society’s Advisory Council, Miss Idaho Falls Pageant Committee, and Publicity Committee for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Bonneville County. In her spare time, you’ll find her catching a show at the historic Colonial Theatre, spending time at the family cabin in Island Park, or chauffeuring her 3 boys around town.
Caleb Dimick - Past-Chair
Caleb Dimick was born in Idaho Falls, raised in Utah, Alaska, and southern Idaho, and has returned to reside in Idaho Falls with his wife and two daughters. Caleb graduated from ISU with a Finance Degree, secured a job with D.L. Evans Bank shortly before graduation, and is currently a Commercial Loan Officer working at their Idaho Falls Branch. He is a member of the East Idaho Falls Rotary Club, Board member for the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce, and the Chairman of the Board for the Young Professionals Network.
Caleb enjoys being with his family, golfing, snowboarding, playing basketball, and reading.
Kerry Huggins - Chamber Liaison
Kerry Huggins is first and foremost a devoted spouse and mother to a wonderful husband and six beautiful girls. She was born in Pocatello, Idaho and raised in Rigby, Idaho. Kerry graduated from Eastern Idaho Technical College with an Associates Degree in Applied Science. She has a Bachelors Degree in Business & Information Systems Management from the University of Phoenix. She spent fourteen years working in the medical community. Kerry is currently the Programs and Events Coordinator for the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce. She is also the Vice President of the Idaho Falls Ambassadors and Vice Chair of the Young Professionals’ Network.
She is also involved in various community service projects including: Snake River Animal Shelter New Year’s Gala, Santa for Seniors, Coats for Kids, Toys for Tots, and American Cancer Society Relay for Life. In her spare time, Kerry enjoys spending time with her friends and family, reading, dancing, and exploring the outdoors.
