
Congratulations to the 20 newly selected members of the 2025-2026 Leader Development Program (LDP), which will begin their year-long professional development training this May at the 2025 Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo in Louisville, Ky. The class is the seventh 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 2025-2026 LDP Class includes:

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