genYP CEO Panel
Event Description:
Make connections that count! The CEO Panel is designed to connect Young Professionals with successful and interesting individuals within the Des Moines region. Attendees will have the chance to speak in small groups with each of our five CEOs to ask their questions about leadership, career paths, cultivating great company culture, and more. This event is designed to get your questions answered about what it means to be a business leader and the unique challenges they face. Don't miss this popular event and your chance to get your leadership questions answered!
2025 CEOs:
Kirk Mickelsen | KRM Development
Kirk Mickelsen, a Chicago native, came to Des Moines in 2001. Although Mickelsen has had other jobs, it was always his passion to make home building his career. Drawing upon his remodeling skills and other new construction experience, he created KRM Development in 2004. After years of building custom homes, Mickelsen saw a need and opportunity in the Des Moines market for more practical and affordable homes and started Tanzanite Homes in 2012.
Mickelsen graduated from Valparaiso University in Indiana and is currently a member of the Entrepreneur Organization, serving as membership chair of the Iowa chapter. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines, finishing up his time on the leadership ladder this year serving as the Immediate Past President.
Chris Whalen | Hyper Energy Bar
2025 CEOs:
Kirk Mickelsen | KRM Development
Kirk Mickelsen, a Chicago native, came to Des Moines in 2001. Although Mickelsen has had other jobs, it was always his passion to make home building his career. Drawing upon his remodeling skills and other new construction experience, he created KRM Development in 2004. After years of building custom homes, Mickelsen saw a need and opportunity in the Des Moines market for more practical and affordable homes and started Tanzanite Homes in 2012.
Mickelsen graduated from Valparaiso University in Indiana and is currently a member of the Entrepreneur Organization, serving as membership chair of the Iowa chapter. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines, finishing up his time on the leadership ladder this year serving as the Immediate Past President.
Chris Whalen | Hyper Energy Bar
Event Sponsors:
Host Sponsor
Location:
R&R Crescent Building
12421 Meredith Dr.
Urbandale
12421 Meredith Dr.
Urbandale
Date/Time Information:
8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Contact Information:
Sidney Jacobson
Fees/Admission:
Free for genYP members
$10 for Chamber members
$25 for non-members
$10 for Chamber members
$25 for non-members
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