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1-23-19 fdl’s young professional of the year

todayJanuary 23, 2019

Larissa Clinard has been named Fond du Lac’s 2018 Young Professional of the Year by the Young Professionals of Fond du Lac,  a program of Envision Greater Fond du Lac.  The announcement was made during the organization’s annual meeting on Thursday, January 17 at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts.    Clinard is employed as a Fleet Manager at J.F. Ahern Company and is actively involved in the National Association of Fleet Administrators,  serving as the chair of the Wisconsin chapter.  She is involved in the NAFA Curriculum Development Committee, and NAFA Institute and Expo Curriculum Committee.   She also serves on the steering committee for Fondy 100 Gives, is a redline triathlon club member, and active in YPF where she serves as the 2019 chair of the advisory council as well as being involved in the membership and Amazing Race committees.
“There are so many young professionals doing great things for our community and I’m honored to be a small part of that. I’m fortunate to work with tremendously talented and enthusiastic individuals who continue to pour energy and creativity into making Fond du Lac a great place to live and work,” said Clinard.
In addition to Clinard, other Future 5 Award recipients include  Ben Giles, Fond du Lac Family YMCA and Fond du Lac City Council; Taylor Moret, Society Insurance; Sadie Parafiniuk, Congressman Glenn Grothman; and Shavana Talbert, Fond du Lac School District.   The Young Professionals of Fond du Lac, a program of Envision Greater Fond du Lac, established the Future 5 Award in 2013 as a way to support and recognize upcoming leaders in the community. This award is presented to a professional who has emerged as a community leader, demonstrated excellence, creativity and initiative in her/his business or profession and has made a positive impact on our community.

Written by: Radio Plus

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