Workforce

Leadership ABC

A Professional Development Program

Leadership ABC provides a focused track towards leadership within your company and opportunities within ABC Chesapeake Shores (ABCCS). This 12-month program is geared toward young leaders under 40 within the association. Each applicant possesses the dedication and desire to take the next step in excelling at their career and promoting the merit shop construction industry.

Participants of this program are those who would like to:

Learn more about ABCCS as well as increase their involvement in the association
Further their leadership skills and professional development
Demonstrate their desire and ability to serve as a leader of our industry

Each individual will work towards earning points through a six-part framework that includes, but is not limited to, informative sessions, a national symposium, a community service project, and ABCCS general membership events. Each candidate who has successfully earned a specified number of points over the course of 2024 will receive a certificate of completion.

Applications for the Leadership ABC class of 2024 is currently closed!
Inquire about the Class of 2025 by emailing Amanda Crew at acrew@abc-chesapeake.org.

ABC Chesapeake Shores Young Leader of The Year:

2023
Wade Korvin
Reliable Contracting Company, Inc.

2022
Devon Heim
Harbor Roofing & Contracting, Inc.

David Diaz
Delmarva Veteran Builders

*tie for 2022 class winner*

2021
Ron Aburn
Harbor Roofing & Contracting, Inc.

2020
Reanna Gambrill
Ferguson Trenching Co., Inc.

2019
Whitney Beall
FTC Aggregate Supply, Inc.

2018
Jake Ash
Reliable Contracting Company, Inc.

Get the Most Out of Your ABC Membership

At a time when the construction industry faces a pervasive workforce shortage, the ABC Young Professionals program provides opportunities to engage young professionals and assists with leadership development.

To learn more, go to: youngprofessionals.abc.org