Ardmore Young Professionals

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Ardmore Young Professionals

Ardmore Young Professionals is designed to engage the next generation of leaders in the Southern Oklahoma area.

FUEL Ardmore is a network of individuals in the southern Oklahoma area that strive to:
*connect with other leaders and members of our community
*engage individuals and businesses through social and professional events
*serve our community and its members
*lead our members and community

If you seek to broaden your professional and social connections through networking, social, and volunteer opportunities, we may be a great fit for you!

06/11/2026

Come join us at Discover & Connect! We’ve got big things planned and would love to have you see what we’re all about! 🎉

06/08/2026

We are gearing up for a great event on Thursday! 🤩

Join us for Discover & Connect on June 11th from 5–7PM at The Yard. Come meet the board, get plugged in, and connect with other young professionals in our community. Plus, we’ll have beer, wine, and snacks waiting for you 🍻

Whether you’re new to town or just ready to get more involved, this is the perfect place to start.

RSVP using the link below. We can’t wait to see you there!
https://forms.gle/3TrqyBkiVxotMQgu8

05/27/2026

Meet our President 👏

Allie Gash is leading Ardmore Young Professionals with a passion for community, connection, and growth. As a local entrepreneur and the owner of multiple businesses, she brings real-world experience in marketing, branding, and building something from the ground up.

Her heart is in helping others succeed, whether that’s supporting local businesses or creating spaces that bring people together.

When she’s not working, you can find her spending time with her family, chasing new adventures, and making the most out of every moment 🤍

05/26/2026

Victoria Chapman Strate is bringing creativity, grit, and heart to AYP as our Vice President. From entrepreneurship to design, and everything in between, she’s building something meaningful not just in her work, but right here in our community.

With roots in hard work and a passion for supporting others, Victoria is all about connection, growth, and showing up for the people around her and we’re so lucky to have her leading alongside us 🤍

Come meet Victoria and the rest of our board on at our Discover & Connect event on June 11th! this is a come and go event to learn all about AYP and what we have coming up for the year! We hope to see you there!
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05/20/2026

We’re excited to introduce you to Summer Willis! 👋

With years of leadership experience and a heart for serving others, Summer brings both strategy and passion to everything she does. From leading in her career to showing up for our community, she’s the kind of person who makes things better wherever she goes.

When she’s not balancing numbers and helping move AYP forward, you can find her spending time with her family, which she’ll tell you is her greatest joy.

We’re lucky to have her on our team 🤍

05/18/2026

Come meet Lorraine S. Acevedo-Cardona! She serves as the Secretary for Ardmore Young Professionals! 👏

With a strong background in public health and a passion for serving others, Lorraine brings both leadership and heart to everything she does. From developing programs that support our community’s wellbeing to her years of experience in health and emergency response, her impact is felt far beyond the workplace.

We’re proud to have her helping lead AYP and continue building something meaningful right here in Ardmore 💛 Be sure to say hi when you see her at our Discover & Connect event on June 11th at The Yard - Outdoor Venue!

05/14/2026

Meet Alex 👋

Originally from the shores of Lake Michigan, Alex made his way to Ardmore in 2022 and has been making an impact ever since. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and a role as Quality Engineer and Supervisor at the EJ Ardmore Foundry, he brings both brains and leadership to the table.

As our Sports Chair and Member at Large, Alex helps keep things moving and makes sure there’s always something fun to be a part of!

Come meet Alex and the rest of our board members at our Discover & Connect event on June 11th at The Yard - Outdoor Venue! We can’t wait to see you there!

05/13/2026

Josh Duncan has been a driving force behind Ardmore Young Professionals, serving as both former President and current Board Member at Large. With a strong background in business, analytics, and leadership, he brings strategy and insight to AYP!

From supporting big picture initiatives to showing up for this community day in and day out, Josh is all about impact! Come meet him at our Discover & Connect event on June 11th! We'd love to see you there! 🎉

05/11/2026

We’re bringing it back 👏

Ardmore Young Professionals is relaunching, and you’re invited to be part of it!

Join us for Discover & Connect on June 11th from 5–7PM at The Yard. Come meet the board, get plugged in, and connect with other young professionals in our community. Plus, we’ll have beer, wine, and snacks waiting for you 🍻

Whether you’re new to town or just ready to get more involved, this is the perfect place to start.
RSVP using the link below. We can’t wait to see you there!
https://forms.gle/3TrqyBkiVxotMQgu8

05/08/2026

We were honored to be invited by the Ardmore Chamber of Commerce to their luncheon with Governor Kevin Stitt as a part of his 77 counties tour. Opportunities like these are why we love AYP so much! 👏

Pictured here are three of our board members: Allie Gash (President), Josh Duncan (Member at Large), & Summer Willis (Treasurer).

Address

410 W Main Street
Ardmore, OK
73401

Telephone

+15802237765

Website

https://www.ardmoreyoungprofessionals.com/

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