Abe Loper

Current

Executive Director of YPCV at Region 2000 Partnership
Member, Board of Directors at Region 2000 Workforce Investment Board
Member, Board of Directors at World Story Organization

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Past

Regional Account Exec at VinaKom Communications
Mortgage Originator at Guaranteed Rate
Campus Minister at Campus Crusade for Christ

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Education

Albion College
Bowling Green State University

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25 people have recommended Abe

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Government Relations

Abe Loper’s Summary

Abe graduated from Albion College in 2001, after 4 years, with a double major in English and Visual Arts while starting and leading a Campus Crusade for Christ ministry, serving as President of 3 other organizations, presiding on his fraternity's executive committee, participating in Class Council, leading a local youth group, serving as an RA, and earning 3 varsity letters in Track & Field.

Abe worked with Campus Crusade for Christ for five years as a full-time campus ministry planter, a blend of management, sales, education and event planning. He's planned and directed long-term international mission trips for large groups, and sold an intangible cause through connecting with potential donors and effectively presenting his case. Abe has spoken in front of groups ranging up to 3000 people, and has worked with Presidents and administrators at some of the leading universities in the country.

As Executive Direcor of the Young Professionals of Central Virginia (part of the Region2000 government partnership), Abe feels excited to work with such a vibrant community of smart, fun people. His goal is to help young professionals grow in community, knowledge, and service, attracting new, young, talent to Region 2000 and retaining the wealth of talent that it already has. Abe is blessed to be one of six executive directors that serve as the pace and direction setters for much of the regional government.

Abe's goals are always to work to the best of his ability and to challenge himself to make that "best" even better. He believes firmly in 3 basic business principals that transcend age, occupation, gender, religion, and politics.

Think Positively. Be daring. Move fast.

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Abe Loper’s Specialties:

Abe specializes in building rapport, caring for people, and developing long term relationships of mutual respect and trust. He explains ideas and concepts in a way that others can understand and believe in. Casting vision and setting direction, along with "big picture thinking" are some of his strongest suits.

Abe Loper’s Experience

Executive Director of YPCV

Region 2000 Partnership

(Government Administration industry)

October 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)

The Young Professionals of Central Virginia (YPCV) Executive Director Position leads YPCV's approximately 600 members. This is a leadership position that assists the business community
with attracting and retaining young talent, recognizing that a qualified work-force is key to economic growth and
innovation.

The Executive Director implements the strategic direction and pro-
gramming set by the organization’s Board of Directors which consists of up to 20 members. The Executive Director
is the “face of the organization,” involved in every component of the work plan, and is responsible for building and
nurturing a successful relationship with local businesses and young professionals.
Member, Board of Directors

Region 2000 Workforce Investment Board

(Government Relations industry)

September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)
Member, Board of Directors

World Story Organization

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)

World Story Organization is dedicated to providing a storytelling and film production education for communities around the world.

WSO identifies, initiates, funds, and provides strategic guidance and curriculum for starting non-profit film schools in countries with developing film industries.

WSO equips communities with video production facilities and equipment, as well as provides training.

WSO, in coordination with other organizations and on its own, seeks to give a voice to stories around the globe in hopes of discovering new, indigenous visual storytelling styles.
Regional Account Exec

VinaKom Communications

(Government Relations industry)

2007 — 2008 (1 year )
Mortgage Originator

Guaranteed Rate

(Real Estate industry)

September 2006 — September 2007 (1 year 1 month)

• Networked, prospected, and marketed myself to successful reputation.
• Achieved top Chicago honors and “featured” status with ActiveRain online real estate community. (over 50K members)
• Worked closely with title companies, multinational banks, attorneys, and clients, in order to insure a smooth closing.
Campus Minister

Campus Crusade for Christ

(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

June 2001 — January 2006 (4 years 8 months)

• Coached more than 100 future leaders.
• Raised over $175K through inside and outside means.
• Developed new partnerships with Loyola University, DePaul University, Chicago State University, and others.
• Planned and led a 6 week training trip to Rome, Italy, for 19 students.

Abe Loper’s Education

Albion College

BA , English/Visual Arts , 1997 — 2001

Activities and Societies:

• Engineered Leadership Director, Delta Sigma Phi (Social Fraternity)
• Vice President, Order of Omega (Leadership Fraternity)
• 4yr Letterman, Albion College Varsity Track and Field
• President, Campus Crusade for Christ at Albion College
• Outstanding Sophomore of the Year 1999, (Voted by Peers on Basis of Leadership)
Bowling Green State University

Additional Information

Abe Loper’s Interests:

Skiing, real estate investing, caring for people, mountain climbing, mountain biking, taking risks, watching good movies, reading, talking over tea, sculpture, cooking, playing guitar, writing music, giving so that I can gain.