2024-2025 Leader Development Class Announced

Congratulations to the 20 newly selected members of the 2024-2025 Leader Development Program (LDP), which will begin their year-long professional development training this May at the 2024 Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo in Orlando, Fla. The class is the sixth cohort since the program was established in 2019.

Developed with support from the SAME Foundation, LDP identifies and cultivates talent from within SAME’s membership to address the nation’s grand challenges. The program supports the development of the next generation of world-class military, government, and industry leaders for the Society and our nation through a curriculum of hands-on training, study, and active engagement in new opportunities. Participants will explore individual strengths, team dynamics, and discover their potential personally and professionally.

Visit the LDP page for more information about this prestigious program, its curriculum, and the impact made by previous class participants.

The full 2024-2025 LDP Class includes:

Alyssa Agustin, Sea Engineering Inc., Pacific Region
Shirley Albritton, P.E., PMP, Deloitte, Middle Atlantic Region
Christopher Artz, P.E., CHMM, Tetra Tech, Missouri River Region
Sam Barnett, iParametrics LLC, Texas Region
Lynelle Brode, PMP, Nakapuna Companies, Southwest Region
Tech Sgt. Joshua Dane, USAF, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron, Europe Region
Maj. Jesse Davis, P.E., CCM, USA, Fort Leavenworth, Pacific Region
Eva Gonzales, P.E., Pond & Company, Carolinas Region
Christina Jettie, P.E., Hana Engineers and Consultants, Carolinas Region
Lt. Col. Jack Johannes, P.E., USA (Ret.), Professional Engineering Consultants, Missouri River Region
Bobbi Jo Lang, Olsson, Missouri River Region
Samantha Long, PMP, AECOM, Middle Atlantic Region
Lt. Cdr. John Nurthen, CEC, USN, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Southeast Region
Lt. Chibuzor, Oziligbo, P.E., PMP, CEC, USN, Public Works Department Gulfpost, Gulf Coast Region
Zachary Pesicka, P.E., PMP, WSP USA, Northern Tier Region
Steve Price, PG, PMP, HDR, California Region
Amber Weber, Klosh Group, Northern Tier Region
Megan Windeknecht, Matrix Design Group, Rocky Mountain Region
Kyle Young, Bluestone Environmental Group, North Atlantic Region

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