2025-2026 Emerging Leaders Program Application

Thank you for your interest in the 2025-2026 Inaugural SCAA Emerging Leaders Program!

We’re excited to offer this new program, facilitated by Greg Coker, as we recognize the importance of shaping the future workforce. The SCAA and its Board of Directors are committed to supporting our member companies by providing opportunities to develop their rising leaders.

Applications open: Monday, August 4th at 12:00 PM, EST.

The deadline for submissions is: Friday August 29th at 12:00 PM, EST.

All applications will be evaluated on their merit alone using the following criteria:

Diversity (Job, Role, Associate/Producer Member)
Tenure (Length of Current Job/Role)
Leadership Experience (within current company and outside of industry)
Association Participation
2 References (Reference Form)

Your Investment:

The tuition for the 2025 -2026 SCAA Emerging Leaders Program is $3500 per individual.
The investment covers the cost at each class location (food, beverages and setup), any outside speakers, transportation for the group at each location, all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) etc.
The tuition does not include lodging and/or transportation to/from program sessions. Room blocks will be provided for local hotels.
Once the class has been identified, SCAA will work with each participant on billing for tuition.

Each Session will Include Development on Greg's 4 Pillars:

1. Networking

2. Industry Appreciation/Awareness

3. Geographic Appreciation/Awareness

4. Leadership Development

Timeline:

September 29th - October 1st: First class kicks off.
Location: Greenville SC

December 1st 2025:
1-Day meeting with first Emerging Leaders Class and wrap up the first class with the participants attending the opening reception for the SCAA Annual Workshop and Exhibit at the Columbia Convention Center followed by an emerging leaders group dinner to be arranged by SCAA.

2026
February 25th - 27th: Location TBD Coastal

April 29th - May 1st: Location TBD Midlands

July 26th -29th, 2026: Capstone presentation and graduation at SCAA Summer Meeting during the business meeting held on July 27th.
(Barnsley Resort Adairsville, GA)

Candidate selections will be announced on September 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM, EST

Name*

First NameLast Name

Preferred Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email*

example@example.com

Company*

Business Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Preferred Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Current Job Title:*

Years of service in current position:*

Years of service within the aggregates industry:*

Who referred you to SCAA’s Emerging Leaders Program or How did you learn about the program?:*

Number of years company has been an active SCAA member:*

Personal involvement with the SCAA (committees, service roles, etc):*

Education (School/University/Trade School/Major/Degree) :*

Briefly describe your responsibilities in your current position:*

Previous employment positions and responsibilities:*

Business and/or Professional affiliations:*

What motivated you to submit your application to be considered for the Emerging Leaders Program?:*

Please describe what got you into the aggregates / mining industry*

What skills/knowledge do you hope to gain from participating in the Emerging Leaders program?:*

Describe your personality, skills, and life experiences? How would these characteristic contribute to the diversity of the Emerging Leaders class of 2025 - 2026?:*

Personal biography (will be used in publications. Please use 3rd person):*

The Emerging Leader applicant will be required to have two references with their application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their references complete and applications will only be reviewed after both Reference Forms are received.

For your convenience (as the applicant), please send the Reference Form to your references and have them complete the form by Friday August 29th at 12:00 PM, EST.