LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 
The ABC of Metro Washington Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a structured yet customizable action plan for individuals
looking to:

  • further their leadership skills and professional development
  • learn more about ABC of Metro Washington and increase their involvement
  • demonstrate their desire and ability to serve as a leader of our industry


Throughout the 15-month program, the accepted participants ("students") take part in both required coursework as well as elective activities, customizable to their interests, to earn credits towards the completion of the program.

 

Leadership Development Students

Lynn Bennett
Shane Carmadella
Sid G. Chapman
Josh Foreso 
Neal Frumkin 
Brett Harton
John Kim   
Jeff Lavore
Eric A. Martel 
Greg Pearson  
R. Graydon Ripley, III    
Luis Rodriguez
Nathan Supinksi
Jim Tuzzolino
Lou Wicklein		Coakley & Williams Construction, Inc.
Ruppert Nurseries, Inc.
Goldin & Stafford, LLC
HITT Contracting Inc.
Donohoe Construction Company
Foulger-Pratt Contracting, LLC   
Harkins Builders, Inc.
Lanigan, Ryan, Malcolm & Doyle, P.C.
Goldin & Stafford, LLC
Harkins Builders, Inc.
Kone, Inc.
Facchina Construction Company, Inc.
HITT Contracting Inc.
Ruppert Nurseries, Inc.
Kogok Corporation

 
Leadership Development Mentors

Our fantastic group of mentors graciously volunteer their time to help ABC of Metro Washington shape the future leaders of the industry and association.  Their contribution of their time and expertise is greatly appreciated.

Patrick Caulfield
Neil Coakley
Bob Consroe
Kenneth M. Grunley     
Dick Lombardo
William Magruder
Don Owen
Brent Pratt
Craig Ruppert
Sheldon Shapiro

Coakley & Williams Construction, Inc.
Coakley & Williams Construction, Inc.
C.J. Coakley Co., Inc.
Grunley Construction Company, Inc.
Harkins Builders, Inc.
Clark Construction Group, LLC
P & P Contractors, Inc.
Foulger-Pratt Contracting, LLC
Ruppert Nurseries, Inc.
Shapiro & Duncan, Inc.


Leadership Development Advisory Council

These individuals help plan and administer the Leadership Development Program.  They may also take part in various monthly sessions.  ABC of Metro Washington thanks the council for their time and dedication to ensuring the industry’s future is in capable hands!

Tom Capps
Bruce Eppard
Christopher L. Grant

John R. Grinnell
Kevin Lapanne
John C. Livingston, III    
Alison Lyons
Deborah Murphy
George Nash
Steven D. Ward

Harkins Builders, Inc.
SunTrust Bank
Attorney At Law
Grinnell Leadership
HITT Contracting Inc.
Manganaro Midatlantic, LLC
DPR Construction, Inc.
Standard Supplies, Inc.
Facchina Development, LLC
Rockville Fuel & Feed Company, Inc.


Fishing Trip

Students, along with ABC of Metro Washington's Barb Smith,
and Advisors George Nash (Facchina Development, LLC) 
and Alyson Lyons (DPR Construction, Inc.), enjoyed a day
at sea in Solomons, Maryland on November 7th.


Business Ethics Session

Students, mentors, and members of the advisory council sat in on a course about business ethics, lead by Richard Wokutch from the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech.


National Harbor Project Site Tour


National Harbor
Office & Sales Center

David Kersey of
Peterson Companes
shows the model
Gaylord National
Harbor Hotel

Shane Carmadella,
Eric Martel, and
Luis Rodriguez
The Awakening
Graydon Ripley,
Shane Carmadella,
Josh Foreso, and

Nathan Supinski

David Kersey
and Students
Jeff Lavore,
Eric Martel, David Kersey, and John Kim
Students view
The Awakening

Interested in Applying?

Please note,
the 2008-2009 Leadership Development Program term is currently closed.  If you are interested in participating in the next term, please check back
Summer 2009.

Learn more about LDP by downloading the 2008-2009 term's application.

Upcoming Sessions

November:
"Technology Issues in Contracting" with Mike Mohnacs of Shapiro & Duncan and Erin Hass of DPR Construction

January & February 2009:
Research Project Presentation

Past Sessions

October:
Chartered Fishing Outing

September:
"Business Ethics" with
Rich Wokutch of Virginia Tech

June:
National Harbor Project site tour

May:
"Building High Performance Teams" with Wally Adamchik of FireStarter Consulting

April:
"Leadership and Influence" with John R. Grinnell of Grinnell Leadership

March:
Orientation Session with Steve Donohoe of Donohoe Construction Company and ABC of Metro Washington's Chairman of the Board

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