JANUARY 2017 STEERING COMMITTEE Matthew Hogan Past Chairman Kraemer North America Luke Lopez Chairman Brannan Sand & Gravel Co. Ted Dekowzan Co-Chairman Asphalt Paving Company Sara Aupperle Treasurer Kraemer North America Braden Wagner Membership Chair Wagner Equipment Co. Ladd Blakely Membership Co-Chair Power Equipment Co. Jessica Ray Marketing Chair CEI Betsy Wagner Community Service Chair Wagner Equipment Co. Scott Carlson Community Service Co-Chair Cherry Creek Insurance Group General Membership Officers 2 POSITIONS OPEN Emerging Leaders Council NEWSLETTER If you have questions or would like more information about membership with the Emerging Leaders Council, Please visit www.coloradocontractors.org or contact: Braden Wagner Ladd Blakely Jordan Trainor [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] UPCOMING ELC EVENT: CCA 84th Annual Conference January 26 & 27, 2017 Westin Westminster 10600 Westminster Boulevard Westminster, CO 80020 From industry regulations, workforce demands and technology to shifting public opinions, changing industry partnerships and leadership styles, this year’s 84th CCA Annual Conference will equip you with the tools, knowledge and connections to help you not only thrive but drive Colorado’s changing infrastructure landscape into the future. Join us for two days of compelling speakers, in-depth exploration and critical conversations as we dive deeply into changes that are impacting our industry right now including changing public opinions, changing trends and technology and changing leadership. The ELC will hold it’s first general membership meeting of 2017 on Thursday, January 26th from 9-11am at the Westin Westminster. We will discuss the events for the year, update you on community service projects, and have a little time to network afterwards. We have two open Steering Committee seats for General Member Representatives that we will accept nominations and vote for during this meeting. If you have questions about these positions, please feel free to contact Jordan Trainor (email below). It is strongly encouraged that all members attend this invaluable conference. Two sessions were specifically designed for ELC members: Work Life Balance Session (Thursday, January 26th from 3:30-4:15pm) Leadership Session (Friday, January 27th from 9:30-11am) In addition, the ELC has reserved two tables for the Presidents Banquet on Friday, January 27th from 5:30-10:30pm. Seats will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact Jordan Trainor if you would like to attend the banquet and if you will bring a guest.