Workforce

Leadership ABC

A Professional Development Program

The 2026 Leadership ABC application is now open! Leadership ABC provides a focused track towards leadership within your company and opportunities within ABC Chesapeake Shores (ABCCS). This 11-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 four-part framework that includes, but is not limited to, development sessions, a regional construction summit, a community service project, and ABCCS general membership events. Each candidate who has successfully earned a specified number of points over the course of 2026 will receive a certificate of completion.

Applications for the Leadership ABC class of 2026 is currently open! Click here to download. For questions about Leadership ABC, email Sadi Principe at [email protected].

ABC Chesapeake Shores Young Leader of The Year:

2025
Daniel Ricker
SMI Companies

2024
Kyle Prince
Harbor Roofing & Contracting, Inc.

2023
Wade Korvin
Reliable Contracting Company, Inc.

2022
Devon Heim
Harbor Roofing & Contracting, Inc.

David Diaz
Delmarva Veteran Builders

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