WASDA Future Leaders Council
Past Events:Identifying and Shaping Future Leaders in the Water Industry
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Panel Participants: ![]() Bill Driskill HD Supply Waterworks, Inc ![]() Kevin King Coburn Supply Company, Inc. ![]() Nate Peirce H.R. Prescott & Sons, Inc. ![]() Kevin Murphy Blair Supply Corporation ![]() Laura Grondin Bingham & Taylor Corp. About the CouncilThe Future Leaders Council (FLC) was established in 2013 to offer a balance of networking and industry-specific education to emerging company leaders. Led by WASDA Board Member, Theresa Jaime Michigan Pipe & Valve-Saginaw, the FLC is one of the newer programs offered to WASDA members, comprised of both distribution and manufacturing WASDA member companies. Mission:The Future Leaders Council (FLC) was established to provide industry-specific education and networking opportunities to emerging company leaders through interaction with WASDA industry leaders, tailored educational sessions and exclusive networking events. Who is Eligible?A member of the Future Leaders Council is defined as those that are either new to the industry and/or part of the next generation of leaders within a member company; age does not necessarily define a “future leader”. CommitmentBeing a part of the FLC does not require a large time or financial commitment. The FLC meets face-to-face twice per year, held in conjunction with the WASDA annual and fall meetings. The Council also meets throughout the year, as needed, via teleconference. There is no additional membership fee to join the Council. Rewards & Benefits of ParticipationIndustry NetworkOne of the primary benefits in joining the FLC is the ability to build a network amongst other individuals who have been identified by their company as future leaders/owners. Members of the FLC have begun to build their own peer network, forging relationships that will be crucial as they grow into senior management/executive and ownership roles. FLC members are able to relate to the evolving challenges and opportunities as they arise, creating an industry-specific network that will serve them throughout their careers. Industry Information & Professional DevelopmentCritical to any employee’s success is the ability to understand the market, key players in the field, and how to best conduct business. By joining the FLC, members have access to industry-specific educational programs targeted to emerging leaders. Employers…Supporting an employee as a member of the FLC will better prepare your emerging leaders to successfully navigate today’s ever changing business climate. Those that join the FLC will be expected to receive company support to attend at least one face-to-face meeting per year (although two are preferred), attend conference calls throughout the course of the year as time permits, and assist with projects and initiatives of the FLC. Hard costs include registration fees to attend one to two meetings per year ($575-$675 depending on the meeting) and expenses associated with travel, including lodging and transportation. Programming for the FLC is offered at no additional cost. How to JoinIf you or someone you know would benefit from becoming a WASDA Future Leader, please contact us at [email protected]. A member of the WASDA Management Team will follow up with the next Council Meeting information. Past Programming
September 22, 2015
2016 Annual Meeting |