The IEC Emerging Leaders Program
The IEC Emerging Leaders Program is a six-month leadership development experience for professionals in the electrical and systems contracting industry. Each year, six to ten individuals are selected to form a cohort class that participates in skills development workshops, networking opportunities, leadership exercises, and project development experiences.
Is the Program for You?
Being an “emerging leader” has nothing to do with age or job title. You may be an emerging leader without even knowing it, missing out on opportunities to fully liberate the leader within you. If you have the desire to develop important leadership skills and advance in your career, the IEC Emerging Leaders Program is for you!
The 2022 IEC Cohort
Rebecca Barnes
IEC of the Bluegrass, Inc.
Tyler Hadden
Weifield Group Contracting
Karsen Kredit
Kredit Electric
Shirlee McArthur
West Coast Business Communications
Elizabeth McGoldrick
E.C.S.I.
John O'Mara
Revolution Electrical Contractors
James Sharkey
Current Connections Inc.
IEC Emerging Leaders Program Timeline
October 22, 2021 | Program and Application Portal Opens |
December 15, 2021 | Application Period Closes |
January 2022 | Application Review & Selection Period |
February 7, 2022 | Candidates Notified |
March 30, 2022 | “Meet and Greet” Introductory Session and Industry Impact Project Discussion |
April 7, 2022 | Industry Impact Project Check-In |
April 24-26, 2022 | Government Affairs/Advocacy, Safety and Code & Standards – Washington D.C. |
May 12, 2022 | Industry Impact Project Check-In |
May 26, 2022 | Diversity & Inclusion, HR & Legal Overview |
June 9, 2022 | Industry Impact Project Check-In |
June 26-28, 2022 | Industry Partnership/Leadership Development sponsored by IDEAL/Milwaukee Tool – Chicago, IL |
July 14, 2022 | Time Management |
July 28, 2022 | Human Capitol Management |
August 11, 2022 | Leadership vs Management and Fierce Conversations |
August 25, 2022 | Public Speaking 101 |
September 2022 | Community Service Project Presentation Prep/Review |
October 5-8, 2022 | SPARK: Power Tomorrow/Emerging Leader Program Ceremony |
Interested in Mentoring Emerging Leaders?
You have the opportunity to impact the life and career of a future leader in the electrical industry by serving as a mentor in the IEC Emerging Leaders program.
If you feel called to guide the next generation of professionals in our industry, we need you!
Along with a desire to provide hope and direction to a future leader, you should be an established business leader with 8+ years of industry experience, connections, and relationships. Experience leading others and developing diverse teams is important, as is active engagement with IEC.