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YPO Dues Model Update

The YPO Global Board of Directors approved updates to the dues structure, creating a simplified, two-tier, age based model. What is changing in the dues structure? Beginning 1 July 2026, YPO will transition from four dues tiers to two dues tiers. • Tier 1: Members under 65 • Tier 2: Members 65+ (paying one-third of Tier A) Why is YPO making this change? The Board-approved change is aligned with YPO’s efforts to reinforce fairness, strengthen quality and ensure consistent sta

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4 days ago2 min read

Jay Queenin, President Specialty Bolt & Screw

Where did you grow up? I grew up in Westfield, MA… Go Bombers! (For non-Western Mass members, our high school mascot.) Where do you live now, and who lives with you? In 2005, I moved from Boston where I was a prosecutor, back to Westfield to join Specialty Boly & Screw (SBS)… a very different career path. I live there with my wife and our children, who are young adults and are just starting careers or finishing university. Tell us about your business, interests, etc. In 2013

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6 days ago2 min read

Michelle Wirth, Owner, Mercedes Benz of Springfieldand Founder, Feel Good Shop Local

Professional History I began my career in 2000 as a mechanical engineer and spent 15 years with Mercedes-Benz USA, working in engineering, public relations, and marketing. By the time I left, I was leading the Marketing Communications department, overseeing national, regional, and local brand advertising, as well as media planning and buying nationwide. In 2017, my husband Peter and I opened Mercedes-Benz of Springfield . We serve 169 zip codes across Western MA, Northern CT

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Dec 31, 20252 min read

Ken Ellis Aquatic Development Group, Inc.

Ken Ellis is the CEO and owner of Aquatic Development Group (ADG) - a design, builder, and specialty manufacturer for the water park and resort industry. ADG is based in Albany, NY and consists of 120 employees working throughout North America and beyond. Ken was also co-owner of the Camelback Resort in the Poconos, PA. During a twenty-year ownership they transformed Camelback from a seasonal ski area to a four-season resort property consisting of skiing, snowtubing, adventur

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Nov 29, 20252 min read

Leander A. Dolphin,Shipman & Goodwin LLP

I am an attorney, practicing for the last two decades in employment law and education law. I have been part of the leadership of Shipman & Goodwin for the last 8 years, and culminating in my current role as Managing Partner. ) My husband, Raymond, is an educator and school administrator. We have one daughter, Maya, who is an actor and singer, is studying in the Actor Training at the Hartt School at the University of Hartford. Our niece Lilly is like another daughter to us, an

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Oct 30, 20252 min read