Who runs YEP
Our leaders
An all-volunteer team of Erie young professionals. Want to reach the whole board? Email leadership@yeperie.org.
Executive board
Executive leadership
Harland Ashby
Engineer at Wabtec and volunteer ski patroller, leading YEP into its next chapter.
Open opportunityOpen Opportunity
This seat is waiting for you. Reach out if you’re ready to help lead.
William Postema
Works at Widget Financial, formerly with Apple. Keeps YEP organized and growing.
Matthew Elder
Harborcreek Postmaster with a firm hand on YEP’s books.
Committee chairs
Committee leadership
Each committee is led by a chair and vice chair. See the Committees page for what each one does.
Chloe Monroe
Leads YEP’s service, voter education, and advocacy work.
Drayke Karges
With Aflac. Champions professional development for Erie’s young talent.
Open opportunityOpen Opportunity
Lead the committee that welcomes every new member. This could be you.
Erica Edwards
Professor at Penn State Behrend. Keeps YEP active and well.
Will Scott
With Scott Enterprises. Makes sure YEP never runs out of fun.
Strategic roles
Partnerships & programs
Mike Williams
VP of Marketing at Widget Financial and 2025 Young Erie Professional of the Year. Building the partnerships that fund YEP’s work.
Open opportunityOpen Opportunity
The YEP Internship Program gives a student real nonprofit leadership experience. Applications welcome.