JYPN Ladder Award - Ashley Bringer

The Jonesboro Young Professionals Network, an organization for professionals age 21-39, creates networking opportunities, provides professional development, supports community involvement and promotes an overall investment in the future of Jonesboro.

Featured in this issue are young professional Ashley Bringer and her employer Steve Meredith of Insurance Network, a division of BancorpSouth Insurance Services.

As a Commercial Lines Account Manager, Ashley interacts with customers and helps them ensure their business is adequately covered. She’s learned that no two insurance policies are the same and there are always different challenges with each account.

Ashley decided to join JYPN after moving back to Jonesboro after college. She wanted to do something that would enable her to get more involved in the community, meet respected individuals, and interact with people with similar goals to hers. Ashley feels that JYPN includes all of those opportunities.

When asked about benefits of JYPN, Ashley replied, “Meeting people with different backgrounds, ideas, and stature is definitely a benefit to anyone’s character. I never would have been introduced to some of the people I’ve met without JYPN, and I’ll always be thankful for that. I think this organization has great potential to really impact the community and young adults in this area.”

Insurance Network, a division of BancorpSouth Insurance Services understand the concerns of businesses and provides the analysis needed to make informed decisions. Insurance Network has built longstanding relationships by delivering solutions that pay real dividends for their clients.

As a Commercial Broker, Steve Meredith manages client’s risks and safety programs. By identifying risks that could impact a client’s resiliency, he can help reduce the cost while enhancing and protecting the welfare of the client’s business.

Meredith encourages the young professionals in his office to be involved in JYPN because it is a great way for them to network and build relationships in the community. He feels that JYPN benefits them by providing an opportunity to participate in community events that promote the city’s development and expansion. He believes that this allows the members to work with current leadership and be involved in the strategic planning of the city’s future.

For information on membership for your young professional staff, call the Chamber today.