ABOUT US
Our Purpose
Additionally, we support many non-profit organizations serving our local community by providing financial assistance and encouraging our members to volunteer and give back. In August 2017, we announced the creation of our SBYPC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity, in order to formalize our philanthropy efforts.
SBYPC is a non-profit organization founded for charitable and public purposes. We provide exciting networking opportunities to the Santa Barbara business community through monthly mixers, fundraisers and other special events throughout the year.
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OUR PURPOSE
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Our Mission
Our goal is to create a fun environment for our local business community to network, learn and grow. Through public awareness of civic groups and programs serving the underprivileged in our community, we foster interaction between the business and non-profit sectors. By bringing people together, we provide financial assistance to many organizations and support through volunteerism.
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OUR MISSION
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Monthly Business Casual Mixers
Our Mixers are typically held on the second Wednesday of each month (excluding August & December) from 5:30-7:30pm at unique locations each time. Open to the public, these events offer our members a chance to get to know one another in a friendly, casual atmosphere. FREE for SBYPC Members and just $10 for Guests, our Mixers attract between 75-100 people on average.
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MONTHLY MIXERS
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Summer Soirée
Our August Summer Soirée, formerly known as the Mega Mixer, has become one of our largest networking (and fundraising) events of the year with 100% of proceeds from our Silent Auction going to support local Non-Profits.
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SUMMER SOIREE
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Santa Barbara Heart Walk
Our participation in the Heart Walk promotes fun ways to be physically active and make healthier choices everyday. Imagine the impact if we reduce death and disability from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20% by 2020.
For the second consecutive year, the SBYPC Board of Directors has sponsored a team to support the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Santa Barbara Heart & Stroke Walk.
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SB HEART WALK
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Annual Holiday Gala Benefit
The Annual Holiday Gala Benefit, a fundraiser for our featured Non-Profit of the Year, is our largest and most well-attended event of the year, attracting between 200-300 young professionals. During the Gala, the winner of the Santa Barbara Young Professional of the Year Award is announced from among the Top Five Finalists.
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HOLIDAY GALA BENEFIT
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Young Professional of the Year
The Santa Barbara Young Professional of the Year Award is given annually to an individual age 45 or younger who has exhibited a level of excellence in the areas of leadership, community involvement and/or entrepreneurship in our community. The recipient of Santa Barbara Young Professional of the Year Award is announced at the Annual Holiday Gala Benefit held in December.
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YP of the Year
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Non-Profit of the Year
SBYPC features a different civic organization each month at our Business Casual Monthly Mixers. These organizations are then eligible to become the Non-Profit of the Year and the benefactor of our fundraising efforts over the course of the year, culminating in the donation check celebration at the Annual Holiday Gala Benefit. For nearly two decades, SBYPC has gifted between $1,000-$7,500 annually to organizations in need.
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NP of the Year
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Come Meet New People!
Come on, you know you want to... SBYPC attracts the young movers and shakers in the business community who want to meet YOU! We've helped forge some of the best relationships in Santa Barbara and it's time for you to JOIN US!
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MEET NEW PEOPLE
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Get Involved and Give Back!
We provide an easy way to get involved in community programs and volunteer. By hosting a non-profit at each of our events, you will have direct access to key people who can give you information on how you can make a direct impact here in our community.
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GET INVOLVED!
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IT'S GOOD FOR BUSINESS
Our Monthly Mixers are where the magic happens and connections are made. People you meet here will become of your best friends, as well as, your biggest fans through networking and referrals!
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IT'S GOOD FOR BUSINESS
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We Have A LOT Of Fun!
There is never a dull moment at our events, which are entertaining, engaging and full of social spunk! Combine that with the hottest new spots in town and you have the perfect recipe for a good time!
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WE HAVE A LOT OF FUN!
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Our goal is to create a fun environment for our local business community to network, learn and grow. Through public awareness of civic groups and programs serving the underprivileged in our community, we foster interaction between the business and non-profit sectors. Give back, build your network and have a great time doing it!
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OUR HISTORY
FOUNDED IN 1996
In March of 1996, a group of young professionals residing and working in Santa Barbara formed a club that would cater to individuals interested in enhancing social and professional contacts. The Santa Barbara Young Professionals Club came to be as an outgrowth of an informal gathering of young professionals that socialized on a regular basis at what was referred to as Big Wednesdays. The original members included J. Paul Gignac, Amanda Thomas, Shana Bright, Michael Magne, Laird Cagan, Jim Hazard, Laura Carlos and their illustrious ring-leader Dan Encell.
Throughout the history of the club, its members have been dedicated to assisting various organizations in Santa Barbara.
Organizations that have received financial contributions from SBYPC fundraising activities include Shelter Services for Women, The Special Olympics, Transition House, Direct Relief International, Deserving Dogs, the American Heart Association, the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation, and the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation to name a few. SBYPC has always attracted a professionally diverse, fun and dynamic group of men and women. The club strives to provide an environment that is conducive to enhancing social and professional contacts. As our organization continues to grow, we infuse greater diversity, vitality and new ideas that are of benefit to all our members.
MEET OUR BOARD
Jason Frantz
PRESIDENT
Jason is the freshly inaugurated and fearless leader of SBYPC, where he also serves as interim Treasurer. Jason is passionate about expanding SBYPC’s reach in the community and increasing the benefit SBYPC brings to its members. When he’s not leading SBYPC towards greatness, Jason is busy practicing law at Brown & Frantz LLP, where he specializes in complex family law. Jason has also served on the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara Barristers, where he went on to become the President.
Kristine Ulrich
VICE PRESIDENT
As second in command, Kristine is charged with executing Jason’s vision by harnessing the collective efforts of the accomplished members on the SBYPC Board. Besides being tasked with wrangling cats, Kristine heads the SBYPC Gala Committee and she established the SBYPC Foundation, where she serves as Secretary. Kristine is also an attorney and serves on the Public Affairs Committee for the Junior League of Santa Barbara, drafting and advocating for legislation aimed at combating human trafficking.
Jon Standring
SPONSORSHIP DIRECTOR
Jon is the O.G. of SBYPC; earning the title of longest serving active SBYPC Board Member, Jon serves as Sponsorship Director and SBYPC Immediate Past President. Jon is also the current President of the SBYPC Foundation and the Founder and President of the residential and commercial real estate firm, Beachside Partners. Additionally, Jon serves as a Committee Member with the American Heart Association and a Member of the Board of Directors for the Central Housing Coalition.
Justin Dees
events director
Having served as Events Director for the past several years, Justin is not only a pro at finding a new, exciting home for the SBYPC Business Casual Mixers each month, he is also the go-to guy for financing the purchase of actual family homes. Justin is a Mortgage Loan Expert with Home Services Lending and serves on the Board of the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors for Events and Education. Justin is also a former SBYPC President.
Beth Boire
Non-Profit Coordinator
As the Supreme Guru of all things non-profit, Beth scours Santa Barbara County for especially deserving local non-profits to feature for SBYPC Members and Guests at each Monthly Business Casual Mixer. When she’s not procuring non-profits locally, Beth is traveling the world as the Global Procurement Manager for Deckers Brands. In her non-existent free time, Beth serves as the Branding Chair for the Junior League of Santa Barbara.
ERICA RUIZ
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
When she’s not jet-setting across Europe, Erica serves as a CPA, Financial Accounting Analyst with the Santa Barbara County Audito-Controller’s Office. Any questions regarding SBYPC Membership (or taxes…)? Erica is the Membership Master!
SCOTT OVERSTREET
CULTURAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR
Though Scott’s job is brokering technology infrastructures at TopRight Telecom, everyone knows Scotty O’s unofficial title is Ambassador of Cultural Affairs for Santa Barbara. With his knowledge of what is going on, with who, and where, it was only natural that Scott take on the Cultural Affairs position. Scotty O always knows the hottest places to go.
ANDREA POSEY
Member Liaison
After winning Santa Barbara Young Professional of 2015, Andrea decided to join the SBYPC Board. Andrea is a practicing attorney, specializing in litigation at Amyx Merrill LLP. Andrea is also the Santa Barbara Young Professional of the Year Director for 2017 – if you want to nominate anyone, let Andrea know!
NICK WEISER
Sponsorship liaison
The SBYPC Board is thrilled to welcome our newest Board Member, Nick. While he may be new to the job, Nick has wasted no time ‘insuring’ communication channels are open with other organizations in the community. As Managing Partner of The Weiser Agency, Nick specializes in insuring other things, too – insurance solutions for protecting clients’ personal or business assets. The Wiser Agency is currently in the Top 3% of all Farmers Insurance Agencies nationwide.
