by Jessica Gillette | Apr 11, 2025
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE: BEHAVIORAL PROFILE WORKSHOP AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Thursday, June 19, 2025 | 3:30PM – 5:30PM
Facilitated by Brooke Johnson, Hensel Phelps
Please note: Leadership Institute kicked off in May 2025 and is closed to new applicants.
Sessions (began May 22)
- Program Kickoff & the ABCs of ABC (Instructor: Patrick Dean, ABC-VA | May 22)
- Behavior Profile Workshop & Emotional Intelligence (Instructor: Brooke Johnson, Hensel Phelps | June 19)
- The Purpose Driven Life (Instructor: Spencer Teel, TEEL Construction | July 17)
- What Makes a Leader? (Instructor: Patrick Dean, ABC-VA | August 7)
- Situational Leadership (Instructors: Brian Fish & Andrew George, Hensel Phelps | September 4)
- Identifying Ideal Team Players (Instructor: Steve Skinner, WCS Construction | September 18)
- Stephen Covey’s Speed of Trust (Instructor: Mike Bellaman, ABC National | September 25) **Held at ABC National in DC**
- Corporate Culture and Ethics (Instructor: Steve Daves, Dimensional Consulting Co. | October 9)
- Effective Communication (Instructor: Zeena Fangman, HITT Contracting | October 23)
- Career Development (Instructor: Mark Bailey, TMG Construction | November 6)
- End of Year Celebration (November 20)
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Headquarters
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COURSE CONTACT
Jenny Tashjian
Please note: this event is for 2025 Leadership Institute participants only. There will be no registration.
by Jessica Gillette | Apr 11, 2025
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PROGRAM KICKOFF
Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 3:30PM – 5:30PM | Northern VA Training Facility
The 2025 Leadership Institute kicks off on May 22 with a program overview and the ABCs of ABC. Applications for the Leadership Institute are due May 12, 2025.
The Leadership Institute brings together aspiring leaders who have three or more years in the AEC industry. Our program is designed to enhance the potential of our industry’s rising leaders by helping them to develop a greater self-awareness of their unique leadership style. Current industry leaders will facilitate discussions that encourage active participation.
The curriculum requires reading assignments, a personality assessment with a professionally facilitated workshop, social outings, and a community service project.
Eligibility
- Nominee must have worked in the Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) industry for a minimum of three (3) years
- Nominee must be employed by a member in good standing of the ABC Virginia Chapter
- Nominee must be able and willing to attend at least nine out of ten sessions to graduate
Sessions (beginning May 22)
- Program Kickoff & the ABCs of ABC (Instructor: Patrick Dean, ABC-VA | May 22)
- Behavior Profile Workshop & Emotional Intelligence (Instructor: Brooke Johnson, Hensel Phelps | June 19)
- The Purpose Driven Life (Instructor: Spencer Teel, TEEL Construction | July 17)
- What Makes a Leader? (Instructor: Patrick Dean, ABC-VA | August 7)
- Situational Leadership (Instructors: Brian Fish & Andrew George, Hensel Phelps | September 4)
- Identifying Ideal Team Players (Instructor: Steve Skinner, WCS Construction | September 18)
- Stephen Covey’s Speed of Trust (Instructor: Mike Bellaman, ABC National | September 25) **Held at ABC National in DC**
- Corporate Culture and Ethics (Instructor: Steve Daves, Dimensional Consulting Co. | October 9)
- Effective Communication (Instructor: Zeena Fangman, HITT Contracting | October 23)
- Career Development (Instructor: Mark Bailey, TMG Construction | November 6)
- End of Year Celebration (November 20)
Make-up day: TBA
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Headquarters
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
$625 per Participant
COURSE CONTACT
Jenny Tashjian
Please note: this event is for 2025 Leadership Institute participants only. There will be no registration.
by Jessica Gillette | Apr 2, 2025
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: ONE HOUR BEFORE BID KNOWLEDGE & NETWORKING MIXER
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 3:00PM – 6:00PM
One Hour Before Bid emphasizes the most important part of the hard bid process – the last hour! Invite a co-worker or two and join us @ Great American Ranch – Midlothian for a very interactive, hands-on and engaging workshop that is complemented with a discussion of relevant problems during this hour. The workshop will end with attendees forming teams and preparing an actual bid.
Networking will follow the end of the workshop with light apps and drinks. The workshop begins promptly at 3:00PM and will end at approximately 5:00PM, followed by networking until the end of event.
Non-members welcome! Please note: this event is for Young Professionals (40 & under).
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Event Sponsor $500 – includes two (2) registrations, large signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials
Dinner Sponsor $300– includes one (1) registration, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials
Bar Sponsor $300 – includes one (1) registration, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials
LOCATION
Great American Ranch
13995 Raised Antler Circle, Midlothian, VA 23112
COST
Member – $70
Non-Member – $120
Includes light apps and drinks
SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made within 48 hours of event.
Questions?
Contact Kristen Altermatt
by Jessica Gillette | Apr 1, 2025
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: HARD HATS FIESTA
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 5:30PM – 7:30PM
It’s fiesta time! Take a well-deserved break and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with ABC-VA’s Young Professionals! This event offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with other construction professionals along a similar career path, share ideas and build valuable professional relationships. Don’t miss out on a night of networking, authentic refreshments and engaging conversations! Please note: this event is for Young Professionals (40 & under).
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by April 28 COB
Event $200 – includes one (1) comped registration, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials
LOCATION
El Bebe
8354 Broad Street, McLean, VA 22102
COST (Members Only)
Members – $80
Includes networking, heavy apps and two (2) drink tickets
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Katie Gregg
by Jessica Gillette | Mar 11, 2025
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HARD HAT TOUR: SETON YOUTH SERVICES WITH TST CONSTRUCTION
Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 4:00PM – 7:30PM
ABC-VA Young Professionals: join us for an insider view of the Seton Youth Services where we will learn about the PM perspective of this project followed by a tour of the jobsite guided by TST Construction. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early, so the tour can start promptly at 4:00PM. This event is for Young Professionals 40 & under. Please join us after the tour for networking at Calypso Bar & Grill.
Seton Youth Services is a beautiful 4-acre campus in Virginia Beach for Seton Youth Services where they will finally be able to combine all their shelter services & resources into one location after years of being spread out across the community. The site includes two ~6,750SF shelter buildings, as well as administrative & educational buildings, and dedicated green spaces.
“Seton Youth Services’ lifesaving and life-changing mission is one that is near & dear to TST Construction’s heart, and we’re thrilled to be able to support the non-profit which has served more than 375,000 at-risk youths since their inception.”
**PPE is required for this tour: hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses and steel-toe work boots. Attendees must bring their own. You will not be permitted to join the tour without the mentioned PPE at minimum.**
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Event Sponsor $250 – includes signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials
LOCATION
Tour / 4:00PM – 5:00PM Seton Youth Services, 3396 Stone Shore Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Networking / 5:30PM – 7:30PM Calypso Bar & Grill, 1101 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
COST (Members Only)
Young Professional: $40
Interested in joining ABC-VA? Email Rob Camlin
Questions?
Contact Jamie Carrow
CANCELLATIONS/SUBSTITUTIONS POLICY
Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend.
