Emerging Leaders Program
The ACEC/Michigan Emerging Leaders Program is for individuals committed to developing their leadership abilities. This program imparts specific skills and competencies identified by top ACEC/Michigan principals as critical for leadership success. These highly interactive sessions are taught by experts in the field of business administration and people management in professional services firms.
2025 Emerging Leaders Program Session Highlights:
The deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 24.
September 4-5, East Lansing
- Orientation – Ron Brenke, PE (ACEC/Michigan Executive Director)
- Governmental Affairs – Ron Brenke, PE (ACEC/Michigan Executive Director) and Troy Hagon (ACEC/Michigan Deputy Director)
- Economics of Private Practice – Yousuf Taufiq (WSP)
- Risk Management – Mike Cosgrove (Professional Concepts Insurance Agency), and Craig Thompson, JD (OHM Advisors)
October 2-3, Rochester
- Strategic Planning – Steve Carlisle, PE (Wightman)
- Leadership – Jon Kramer, PE (OHM Advisors)
- Business Development – Barbara Arens, PE (Cincar Consulting Group)
November 6-7, Grand Rapids, MI
- Listening & Negotiation Skills for Engineering Executives – Dan Oblinger (Leadercraft Corporate Education)
- Senior Leaders Roundtable (From Management to Leadership – Secrets of Success)
The first night of each session includes dinner as a group.
Download the 2025 Program Schedule for complete session details.
Congratulations to the 2024 Emerging Leaders Program Graduates!
