Abe Loper is the Executive Director of the Young Professionals of Central Virginia, a quickly-growing community of YPs who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the community, through service, as well as networking and professional education.

Previously, Loper was an active part of the YP communities in Bowling Green, OH,  and Chicago, where he worked in industries from nonprofit to real estate, education, and telecommunications. He lives and works in Lynchburg, VA.  He has a “big picture” mindset and is learning to tolerate the details of life.

Loper is currently working on his MBA in Leadership and International Business and  believes firmly in 3 basic business principals that transcend age, occupation, gender, religion, and politics:

Think Positively.  Be daring.  Move fast.