Emerging Leaders

Learn more about the Emerging Leaders Committee and how to join!

The SBCA Emerging Leaders Committee was created to give the next generation of leaders in the structural building components industry and in SBCA an opportunity to meet one another, build lasting relationships, learn from others who will share their experiences, and gain a greater depth of knowledge of the industry and its trade association. The intent is to provide sustainability, growth, and enthusiasm for member companies and the association.

The committee is advancing its mission through the following activities:

Fostering SBCA member engagement through social events like Casino Game Night to welcome attendees of all ages to BCMC. (Read about the 2019 event.)
Raising funds for scholarships and other opportunities to assist qualified applicants with expenses related to attending SBCA Open Quarterly Meetings. (Read more about the 2020 scholarship recipients.)
Developing leadership development opportunities and workforce development initiatives to help CMs facilitate building relationships with teachers and students.

Requirements for Participation in the Emerging Leaders Committee:

An Emerging Leader (EL) must work for an SBCA member company in good standing and be nominated by someone in the leadership of that company who is willing to sponsor his or her participation and serve as a Local Mentor (LM). The LM does not need to be a board member of SBCA to make a nomination but should have the authority within his or her company to approve travel and other associated expenses on behalf of the EL.
Each EL/LM pair must commit to attending at least two of three Open Quarterly Meetings (OQMs) and BCMC per year for at least one year.
At the discretion of the president, an EL can participate in the committee without an LM.
ELs will receive training from staff and members of the Executive Committee regarding how meetings are conducted, committees available, tools/products from SBCA, etc. This training will be provided either at OQMs or via GoToMeeting during the course of the year.
In addition to participating in the goals and objectives of the Emerging Leaders Initiative, each EL must commit to serving on at least one SBCA committee. ELs will be given strong consideration for roles as vice-chairs of SBCA committees and will be looked to to lead meetings and focus groups at OQMs and BCMC.
Members of the committee will provide an update on the group’s work at each Board meeting.
The Emerging Leaders Committee will include both component manufacturers and suppliers.

How to Join

Contact us for more information about the Emerging Leaders Committee and upcoming events or submit your application here. Please select a Local Mentor and obtain his or her approval regarding the requirements of participation in this committee prior to submitting your application.

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Check out the following articles for more information on SBCA’s Emerging Leader involvement.