Honorees of the BestSlope NEXT Gen Awards,
YP Summit 2025
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Nick Gumpert
The UPS Store
Nick Gumpert was named Young Professional of the Year for his commitment to cultivating leadership, encouraging innovation, and investing in the future of Grand Junction’s business community.
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A Grand Junction native and Colorado Mesa University alumnus, Gumpert has demonstrated a passion for helping others grow alongside his own professional success. Through his leadership at The UPS Store, his work teaching emerging technologies at CMU Tech, and his involvement in the Chamber’s Young Professionals initiatives, he actively encourages peers to remain adaptable and forward-thinking in a rapidly changing business environment.
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In addition to his professional work, Gumpert mentors youth and supports leadership development through his involvement with Fire FC and the Grand Junction Soccer Club. The award recognizes a young leader dedicated not only to business success but to helping others pursue strong leadership and meaningful lives.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF THE QUARTERS
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Young Professional of the Quarter is an award that honors Mesa County young professionals within YPNMC who have done an exceptional job representing young professionals or has made great achievements while being a member. The Board of Directors is always seeking nominations for the next Young Professional of the Quarter!
TESTIMONIALS
CANDICE WALTON
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES
"I have met all my closest friends through YPN. When I was new to the Grand Valley, this is where I found people who enjoy learning."
ASHLEY WOODMANSE
KONICA MINOLTA
"YPN is a great networking opportunity. Plus, it looks good to current and future employers that want to see a history of community involvement and leadership."
BEVERLY DURFEE
FREELANCE WRITER
"The candidate forum YPN put on was so helpful. I'm so glad I got to go to an unbiased presentation of the candidates."