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May 10, 2022

Cultivating Leadership Key to Industry Success

Each year, IECRM cultivates leaders-to-be from its member companies through its Emerging Leaders (EL) program. In its 10th year, the program is designed to tap into the desire to learn how to be enterprising, persistent, and bold. This year, 15 Emerging Leaders from IECRM member companies graduated from the award-winning leadership program.

“Cultivating talent is how our industry succeeds,” says Kori Hemans, Chief Financial Officer at IECRM. “Our organization supports our member companies by helping them identify employees who are passionately focused and interested in growth. Our job is to train these hand-selected individuals to understand what is important, and how to engage in the vision of their company and this industry in order to make the vision more meaningful and successful.”

Community service is one of the areas the IECRM program emphasizes over the course of the nine-month program. This year’s EL class launched a fundraising effort to give back to our community through a special campaign to support Freedom Service Dogs, a non-profit that trains dogs for adults and children with disabilities and needs as well as veterans with PTSD. The grand total of funds raised from this initiative was $10,000!

In addition to community service, the program provides experiential workshops and discussions about personal leadership, government relations, technology, and safety training.

“This training is uniquely designed to equip participants with the tools and tips to manage the challenges and responsibilities of leadership roles,” says Kori. “Through role-playing, self-assessment, and other professional development methods we help participants explore leadership roles as strategists, change agents, coaches, managers, communicators, mentors, and team members.”

IECRM is accepting nominations from members for the 2022-2023 program. Please contact Kori Hemans ([email protected]) for more information about how to become part of IECRM’s Emerging Leaders program or to nominate a candidate.

Meet the Emerging Leaders Class of 2021-2022

John Cheslock, Administrative System Support, IECRM

Nicholas DeHaan, Field Lead Electrician, LEI Companies, Inc.

Brian Doyle, Project Manager, Aspire Electric LLC

Jason Erbes, General Superintendent, Integrity Electrical Solutions, LLC

Kelly  Feldbush, Project Manager, Weifield Group Electrical Contracting

Melanie Gentz, Outside Sales, Casey Bergquist Inc.

Corey Heim, Electric VP, Dickinson Electric, Inc.

Zach Munisteri, Project Coordinator, LEI Companies, Inc.

Casey Neddeau, Project Coordinator, Accent Electrical Services

Jose Rodriguez Reyes, Journeyman Electrician, LEI Companies, Inc.

Joe Schwabe, Project Engineer, RK Electrical

Shawna Smith, Journeyman Electrician, LEI Companies, Inc.

Evan Trahan, Foreman, Weifield Group Electrical Contracting

Ken Yarbrough, Lead, Encore Electric

Justin Zimmerman, Field Lead Electrician, LEI Companies, Inc.

“The IEC national Emerging Leader program is designed to take nominated candidates on an even larger journey into other markets in order to bring what they have learned back with them. The national program focuses on “industry impact” projects and on the current issues we face; and ends their session with national recognition at the annual IEC national convention.

I have had the privilege to participate on both platforms. It was a tremendous experience for me both personally and professionally. Many of the members of my cohort i still converse and work closely with today. The programs were beneficial in polishing my professional skill set and leadership qualities. It also allowed me to become more self-analytical, helping me identify and shape the type of leader, teammate, and individual i want to be. I have been able to build long lasting relationships with participants and alumni of the program and now will be serving as a mentor for future candidates.

After completion of the local chapter program, the journey is just beginning. We still need your involvement. We need your energy and enthusiasm, and your voice needs to be heard. Look to join a committee or apply for the national program. Let your peers know how beneficial the program was for you. Keep the positive momentum going.

Now is the time to take the next step. If you are interested in participating or sponsoring one of your team members, please come talk with us this evening.” – Jason Jones

Jason Jones – The Lighting Group, 2020 IEC Rocky Mountain Emerging Leader, 2021 IEC National Emerging Leader and the recipient of the 2021 IEC National Rising Star Award

“The IECRM Emerging Leaders Program is a training and development program designed to develop the leadership skills of a hand-selected group of individuals who have been nominated from iec member companies. The program builds confidence, and communication, and even provides mentors for the participants: helping them shape the trajectory of their careers.

The ideal candidate is an individual who aspires to expand their leadership role within their company, and the industry at large. Someone who has the potential to be great and could benefit from some additional support and investment in their future.

LEI is a longtime supporter of the Emerging Leaders Program and this year supported five nominees to the leadership program. We have seen tremendous individual growth and added professional opportunity for the program participants we have supported in our company. The IECRM emerging leaders are the future of Colorado’s electrical industry. They mold the way we conduct business in our market for years to come.

Each year the Emerging Leaders collaborate on a community service project as part of the program. This year the emerging leaders raised $10,000 in support of freedom service dogs in celebration of the program’s tenth anniversary. Overall the program has served 150 representatives of the industry.” – Kyle Roman

Kyle Roman – LEI Companies, 2020 IEC Rocky Mountain Emerging Leader, 2021 IEC National Emerging Leader and the recipient of the 2021 IEC National Rising Star Award

IECRM Self-Pay Tuition Policy

 

Self-pay students who are employed with a member company must register and pay through the member company using the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process in order to qualify for member rates.

Self-pay students that are employed with a member company but that do not register and pay through the member will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who are employed with a member company and require a payment plan will not qualify for the member rate and will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who do not work for a member company will continue to be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


To maximize association/membership benefits, ALL member companies are encouraged to register and pay for all enrolled apprentices utilizing internal payment arrangements and processes between employer and employee.


We value our IECRM members and apprentice community. We encourage all apprentices to be enrolled in the four-year apprenticeship program, earning, and learning their way toward Journeyworker licensure. We encourage all members to utilize the member discount for tuition, books and applicable fees to ensure the long-term support and success of the next-generation electrician.


(Payment Plans are available, please reference the Self Pay Payment Plan Policy.)


Self-Pay Payment Plan Policy


We offer the following arrangements for students that are unable to pay in full at the time of registration.


● Self-pay students will be charged the non-member rate.
● A 50% down payment of total semester tuition, books and applicable fees are due at registration.
● Remaining balance can be divided up to 3 additional monthly payments ($10.00 processing fee applies on each installment)
● All payments that are declined will incur a $20.00 NSF fee.

 

We encourage all students who are employed with a member company to work with their employer to register and pay through the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process. This will ensure the student is paying the lowest possible rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.