January 12, 2012

Ignite Young Professionals Organization names Rockford native, Jazzminne Keyes, as its new Executive Director

Rockford, IL - Ignite Young Professionals Organization names Rockford native, Jazzminne Keyes, as its new Executive Director.

Keyes has an extraordinary record of serving clients, increasing organizational efficiencies, building and retaining board members and financial competence. In her new position, Keyes will be responsible for strengthening the region’s talent pool by attracting and retaining Gen X, Gen Y and Millennial professionals to the Greater Rockford Region.

As Executive Director, Keyes plans to concentrate her attention on driving membership, increasing professional development opportunities for members, community involvement, membership programming and events, and improving current marketing and communication methods.

Keyes is heavily involved in several community organizations and programs and acts as the Vice President of Beautiful Spirited Women, a teen mentoring program. She earned a degree in Organizational and Corporate Communications from Northern Illinois University and has more than eight years of experience in sales, marketing and program development.

Keyes was selected after a rigorous interview process with Ignite’s board leaders and Rockford Chamber President Einar Forsman.

“We're ecstatic to have Ms. Keyes come on board as the next Ignite director,” said Ignite Leadership Team President Patricia Diduch. “Her enthusiasm, work ethic and dedication to the Rockford region and its young professionals makes her an excellent choice to continue Ignite’s mission of working toward attracting and retaining young professionals to the region."

"We are thrilled that Jazzminne is stepping into this key leadership role for Ignite. She has the proven talents to continue to grow and develop the organization."

Keyes resides in Rockford with her family.