<p>Abe Loper is the Executive Director of the <a href="http://www.ypcentralva.org" target="_blank">Young Professionals of Central Virginia</a>, 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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Previously,&nbsp;Loper was an active part of the YP communities in Bowling Green, OH, &nbsp;and Chicago, where he worked in industries from nonprofit to real estate, education, and telecommunications. He lives and works in Lynchburg, VA. &nbsp;He has a &ldquo;big picture&rdquo; mindset and is learning to tolerate the details of life.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Loper is currently working on his MBA in Leadership and International Business and&nbsp; believes firmly in 3 basic business principals that transcend age, occupation, gender, religion, and politics:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Think Positively. &nbsp;Be daring. &nbsp;Move fast.</p>