2025 genYP Leadership Team
Charles Newell
2025 CHAIR
Blue Compass
Office Coordinator
Daycen Douglass
2025 VICE CHAIR
AO Wealth Advisory
Born and raised in eastern Iowa, Daycen now works as an Associate Financial Planner with AO Wealth Advisory in Urbandale. After graduating from Iowa State University, he and his wife, Payton, moved to West Des Moines before embarking on the journey of home ownership with the recent purchase of a home in Clive. They love to explore local eateries and coffee shops in their free time as well as taking their Goldendoodle, Hazel, on adventures.
Bryanne Hensley
2025 PAST CHAIR
University of Iowa Health Care
Program Coordinator for Money Follows the Person
Bryanne is a storyteller, advocate, leader & community connector who finds unique ways to motivate others. She is known for having a connection in any setting. Bryanne is passionate about supporting individuals across Iowa communities to have a voice, seek informed choices & live independently. Since 2024 she has served as the Program Coordinator for Money Follows the Person with the University of Iowa Health Care. Bryanne has been an active member of genYP since 2019 & serves on the genYP Leadership team. If she isn't working or at genYP, you can find Bryanne with her dog, Andy or catching a Cubs game!
Blake Austin
Midland Credit Union - Urbandale
Executive Administrative Assistant
Blake is the Executive Administrative Assistant at Midland Credit Union. Their job involves supporting the CEO and CFO, coordinating projects, marketing, and IT support. In their free time, Blake enjoys playing with their 4 cats, reading, playing video games, and traveling.
Aaron Colyer
Raccoon Valley Bank
Treasury Management Specialist
Aaron Colyer comes to Raccoon Valley Bank offering over 10+ years of banking experience. He specializes in Business Banking to provide the best service to his clients. He takes pride in serving his community and exploring options to best suit each business’ needs. Aaron is hands on with getting new and existing local businesses set up with their Banking and Cash Management needs, such as, but not limited to: ACH, Remote Deposit Capture, QuickBooks Integration, Positive Pay, Business Online Banking, and other day-to-day functions. He has a wealth of knowledge to help grow his clients in the banking world to help their success. Aaron has a growing portfolio of clients that attest to his satisfactory customer service, and he would love to meet with you and discuss your businesses banking needs.
Alicia King
Walnut Creek YMCA
Associate Exec. Director
Over the past several years, I have taken on various positions within the YMCA of Greater Des Moines. I currently serve as the Associate Executive Director at the Walnut Creek YMCA. In this role, I get to see the impact the YMCA has on the lives of each and every one of our members. Whether it is completing fitness goals, meeting new friends, or learning a new skill the YMCA is for all. Outside of the YMCA, I love spending time with my family and being involved in our community. We love attending events and trying local parks in our area! There is so much to offer!
Sarah Poznanski
Century 21 Signature Real Estate
Realtor
Residential Realtor with Century 21 Signature Real Estate. Specializing in relocation and first time home buyers.
Christopher Spring
WHO 13 Des Moines
Photographer/Editor
My name is Christopher Spring, and I am a Photographer/Editor at WHO 13 News Des Moines, where I film and edit breaking news and events for their local broadcasts.
I graduated from Drake University in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications. I am working towards obtaining my master’s degree from Drake in Communications, focusing on brand communications.
In my free time, I love to learn new things, try out different brands of coffee, and watch movies.
I graduated from Drake University in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications. I am working towards obtaining my master’s degree from Drake in Communications, focusing on brand communications.
In my free time, I love to learn new things, try out different brands of coffee, and watch movies.
Jessica Verwers
Home Builders Association of Des Moines
Director of Membership
Kyle Younker
Envision Wealth
