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.

 

J.P. Blase Cooke Leadership Achievement Award


When we started the Leadership Development Program in 2008, it was just after the industry had lost one of its greatest leaders, Blase Cooke of Harkins Builders.  The J.P. Blase Cooke Leadership Achievement Award was developed and was to be given to one stand-out graduate from each cycle of this program who truly demonstrates leadership skills and a commitment to the industry and our chapter.

Congratulations to our 2008-2009 winner, Brett Harton of Foulger-Pratt Contracting!

 

 

2010-2011 Leadership Development Students

Kevin Cunningham
Sunil Dorairajan 
Casey Hughes 
Katie Kourakis
Paula D. Mararac
Kevin O'Connor
William Reed
Mario Riaño
Brad Rowland
Robert Spence
Bill Stewart
Shane Warren
Aaron Warren
Foulger-Pratt Contracting, LLC
Foulger-Pratt Contracting, LLC
Harkins Builders, Inc.
Miller & Long Co., Inc.
Oncore Construction, LLC
O'Connor Plumbing & Heating
Mallick Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Oncore Construction, LLC
Ruppert Landscape Company, Inc.

Keller Brothers, Inc.
Gables Residential
Warren Brothers Construction, LLC
Warren Brothers Construction, LLC


2010-2011 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.

Bob Consroe 
Steve Donohoe  
John Livingston  
 
Dick Lombardo
Robert MacDaniels
John D. Magnolia
William Magruder
Brian Mattingly
Craig Ruppert
Sheldon Shapiro

C.J. Coakley Co., Inc.
Donohoe Construction Company
Manganaro Midatlanic, LLC
Harkins Builders, Inc.
Oncore Construction, LLC
Joseph J. Magnolia, Inc.
Goldin & Stafford, LLC
Clark Construction Group, LLC
Ruppert Nurseries, Inc.
Shapiro & Duncan, Inc.


2010-2011 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
Kevin Lapanne
Jeff Lavore
John Livingston 
Alison Lyons
Deborah Murphy
Steven D. Ward
Harkins Builders, Inc.
SunTrust Bank
Grinnell Leadership
Lanigan, Ryan, Malcolm & Doyle, P.C.
Manganaro Midatlantic, LLC
DPR Construction, Inc.
Standard Supplies, Inc.
Rockville Fuel & Feed Company, Inc.

March Session



Wally Adamchick of Firestarter Consulting leads the students and mentors in a discussion about team leadership.

2010-2011 Application

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2010-2011 session of the Leadership Development Program.  However, if you'd like to learn more about the program, feel free to download the application below.

 Download the Application

2008-2009 Term 

Click here to read about the 2008-2009 LDP term and its graduates.

Upcoming Sessions 

September 2010:
US Institute of Peace Site Tour and
Contractor Relations Panel Discussion

October 2010:
"Negotiating Skills" with
Dale Carnegie Training

November 2010:
Shapiro & Duncan Site Tour and
BIM/Technology Discussion

January & February 2011:
Research Project Presentations

March 2010:
Rockville Fuel & Feed Site Tour and
LEED Discussion
 Past Sessions 

June 2010:
"Public Speaking"
with Darryl Glick of Dale Carnegie Training

April 2010:
"Legislative Issues"
with Maurice Baskin, Esq. of Venable, LLP, Bob Zinsmeister of ABC of Metro Washington, and Mike Burlas of Miller & Long Co., Inc.

March 2010:
"Team Leadership" with Wally Adamchick of FireStarter Consulting

February 2010:
"Personality Types & Leadership Styles" with John R. Grinnell of Grinnell Leadership

January 2010:
Orientation & Reception

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