Emerging Leaders Institute

The SCAPA Board of Directors and the PAVE Committee are proud to announce the first cohort of the SCAPA Emerging Leaders Institute. This eight-session educational program is designed for up-and-coming leaders in the asphalt pavement industry.

The outcomes of the program are to:

  • Strengthen leaders’ self-efficacy of their unique leadership and communications strengths, while cultivating awareness and tactics to address blinders and pitfalls.
  • Broaden the cohort’s networks with industry leaders in FHWA, SCDOT, SCAPA and other industry trade organizations.
  • Advance the leaders’ key skills in regulations, compliance requirements, safety culture, financial statements, cost controls, performance measurement and ROI.
  • Hone and refine communications and coaching skills.
  • Cultivate a strong cohort of leaders within the Association ready to assume leadership roles in their companies, in SCAPA, and in other associations and nonprofits.

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Meet the Inaugural Cohort

Lou Almonte, Senior Estimator, Palmetto Corp of Conway

Noelle Arena, NC/SC Territory Sales Representative, Forta

Brian Booth, Operations Manager, King Asphalt, Inc.

Mark “Chip” Bordeaux, Jr., Project Manager, King Asphalt, Inc.

Brad Browder, Project Manager, Sanders Brothers Construction Company

Rob Burrill, Estimator III, Rogers Group, Inc.

Kristopher "Kris" Busch, Project Engineer II, Banks Construction Company

Nathaniel "Will" Cabell, Technical Marketing Manager, Ingevity

Andrew Collver, Project Manager, Reeves

Samuel Galasso, Superintendent, Rogers Group Inc.

Justin Hawkins, Asphalt Plant Supervisor, C.R. Jackson

Edward Jackson, Project Manager, Palmetto Corp of Conway

Michael Prosser, SC Branch Manager, Peek Pavement Marking

Graham Reeder, Foreman, C.R. Jackson

Drew Ridings, Account Manager, Hotmix Equipment

Stephen Ulmer, Estimator, Satterfield Construction Company

Josh Young, Assistant Project Manager, Reeves

SCAPA PAVE Committee

Special thanks to SCAPA’s PAVE Committee for developing and piloting this new program:

  • Paul Edwards, Reeves, Chair
  • Britton Reissener, Sanders Brothers Construction Company, Inc., Secretary
  • Zach Michael, King Asphalt, Inc., Treasurer
  • Tara Alexander, Satterfield Construction Company, Inc.
  • Chris Alo, APAC Atlantic, Inc.
  • Blake Banks, Banks Construction Company
  • Brett Johnson, Palmetto Corp.
  • Richard McElrath, Rogers Group, Inc.
  • Thomas Oswald, CR Jackson, Inc.

Schedule of Sessions

  • October 9, 2024: Kickoff Leadership Strengths – Columbia, SC
  • November 20, 2024: Environmental Regulation Safety Culture and Considerations – Columbia, SC
  • December 18, 2024: Understanding financial statements, key performance indicators, bonding – Columbia, SC
  • January, 2025*: Leadership Roundtable with FHWA and SCDOT Executives
  • February 12, 2025: Effective Communication and Influencing Skills PAVE Dinner – Columbia, SC in conjunction with SCAPA 2025 Winter Conference
  • March, 2025*: Leadership Roundtable with OMAR Quarry Tour
  • April 22-23, 2025: Industry Networking and Advocacy – Columbia, SC in conjunction with SCAPA Spring Member Dinner and Legislative Day
  • May, 2025*: Leadership Roundtable with DEAs and DCEs Social Media Marketing and Personal Branding
  • June 19-22, 2025: Graduation at SCAPA Summer Conference – Myrtle Beach, SC in conjunction with SCAPA's 2025 Summer Conference

* Tentative date to be confirmed ASAP. Modules may be moved to alternate months pending faculty availability.

Application Process

SCAPA members are encouraged to apply for this program, which is open to producers and associates. The maximum enrollment for this first cohort is 24 and one seat is reserved for each of the 12 producer-members in SCAPA.

Enrollment Fees

The fees for the 2024-2025 program are $2,500 per participant, which includes:

  • 40 Professional Development Hours (PDH) with certificate
  • Lunch and snacks for all session days
  • Expert guest speakers and coaching
  • Registration fees for SCAPA’s Winter Conference & Trade Show, Spring Member Dinner & Legislative Day and Summer Conference ($1,100 value)
  • Special dinners in conjunction with Winter and Summer Conference
  • Special plaque upon graduation

Please note: hotel accommodations are not included in registration fees; courtesy block rates will be provided.

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Key Contacts

Emerging Leaders Institute Faculty

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Rebecca Battle-Bryant, Ph.D., SHRM-CP, Battle Plan Consulting

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Scott Yandle, CPA, CCIFP, Assurance Director, Forvis Mazars US LLP

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Myra Reece, Director, South Carolina Department of Environmental Services*

  • Bill Tomlinson, Safety Consultant, Retired Executive, CR Jackson, Inc.*
  • Jeff Gaines, Managing Director, Travelers Insurance*
  • Emily Lawton, Division Administrator – South Carolina, Federal Highway Administration*
  • Justin Powell, Secretary, South Carolina Department of Transportation*
  • Rob Perry, Deputy Secretary for Engineering, SCDOT
  • Andy Leaphart, Chief Engineer for Operations, SCDOT*
  • Robbie Isgett, PE, Chief Engineer of Alternative Delivery and Construction, SCDOT*

* Asterisk indicates faculty invited; additional faculty will be added and updated.