Leadership AGC
Your Pathway to Becoming an Effective Leader in Your Company, Your Community, and Your Industry
2025-26 Application Ended: July 11, 2025
2025-26 Application Ended: July 11, 2025
Welcome 2025-26 Leadership AGC Class
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Joseph Bartolone, M3 Insurance
Samuel Broering, 1901 Inc. Blaine Burnham, La Force Inc. Adam Cichanski, The Boldt Co. Ben Cichon, Tri-North Builders Brady Deruchowski, Faith Technologies Sean Duncanson, Hoffman Planning, Design and Construction Aaron Eustice, Monona Plumbing & Fire Protection, Inc. Jorge Gutierrez Aguilar, JP Cullen Trystan Hounzer, Market & Johnson, Inc. Kayla Keehan, Ideal Builders Troy Klabunde, J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. Emily Kluth, J. F. Ahern Co. Aaron Koerner, Staab Construction Corp. Ben Lengfeld, Wall-Tech Inc. |
Matthew McDonald, J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.
Tia Morley, Vogel Bros. Building Co. Mike Murphy, Staab Construction Corp. Laura Reed, Immel Construction Kamie Rhyan, Balestrieri Group Ali Roth, WDS Construction, Inc. Maryam Sadeghpour, Baker Tilly Cody Schwichtenberg, Stevens Construction Corp. Gage Shoman, Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. Devin Smith, J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. Callum Toal, JP Cullen Jason Vanpaassen, Riley Construction Co., Inc. Zachery Zeuske, Vogel Bros. Building Co. Jody Zirbel, Hurckman Mechanical Industries Inc. |
What is Leadership AGC?
Individuals accepted into the annual Leadership AGC class participate in a leadership development program focusing on the construction industry. The program includes a kick-off retreat in September, six monthly programs, class projects to be completed by work groups outside of the monthly programs, and a completion ceremony held in conjunction with the AGC of Wisconsin Summer Membership Meeting.
Eligibility
Individuals interested in the 2025–2026 class must return the completed application to the AGC of Wisconsin no later than June 30, 2025. Applicants should have a minimum of six years of experience in the construction industry OR have completed a relevant four- year degree program and have two years of work experience out of school. All applications must include a letter of endorsement and financial commitment from their employer. Applicants will be notified of their selection status no later than July 14, 2025.
Tuition
Each participant’s company will be billed $3,150 for the annual tuition fee. This fee must be paid prior to the September retreat. This fee includes one night lodging, meals and social events; for the retreat, all monthly professional development programs, materials, and associated meals. This fee does not include lodging for any monthly programs, optional recreational/social events, and/or travel reimbursement.
Individuals interested in the 2025–2026 class must return the completed application to the AGC of Wisconsin no later than June 30, 2025. Applicants should have a minimum of six years of experience in the construction industry OR have completed a relevant four- year degree program and have two years of work experience out of school. All applications must include a letter of endorsement and financial commitment from their employer. Applicants will be notified of their selection status no later than July 14, 2025.
Tuition
Each participant’s company will be billed $3,150 for the annual tuition fee. This fee must be paid prior to the September retreat. This fee includes one night lodging, meals and social events; for the retreat, all monthly professional development programs, materials, and associated meals. This fee does not include lodging for any monthly programs, optional recreational/social events, and/or travel reimbursement.
Leadership AGC will:
- Educate participants on a variety of industry-specific issues
- Train the emerging and potential leaders of our industry
- Strengthen individual leadership abilities
- Prepare participants for decision making roles in their companies
- Offer the training necessary for participants to assume industry and association leadership roles
- Provide an environment for relationship building
Candidate Selection
A committee of AGC of Wisconsin members will review the applicants. Each class will be limited to a maximum of 25 participants. The committee will evaluate the applicant based on the following guidelines:
Speakers and Facilitators
Industry experts, professional speakers, and educators will be utilized to deliver the materials for each session. Each session will incorporate a variety of speakers, from around the state and across the nation that will provide maximum benefit to the attendees.
Session Locations
Monthly Leadership AGC sessions will be located at the AGC of Wisconsin Training Center in Madison.
Session Dates
Attendance at each session is critical. Applicants should verify that they can attend ALL sessions prior to submitting their application. Dates for the Kickoff Retreat and all Symposiums are listed below.
A committee of AGC of Wisconsin members will review the applicants. Each class will be limited to a maximum of 25 participants. The committee will evaluate the applicant based on the following guidelines:
- Diverse geographic representation
- Minimum of 50% representation by general contractor members
- Demonstrated interest in the construction industry
Speakers and Facilitators
Industry experts, professional speakers, and educators will be utilized to deliver the materials for each session. Each session will incorporate a variety of speakers, from around the state and across the nation that will provide maximum benefit to the attendees.
Session Locations
Monthly Leadership AGC sessions will be located at the AGC of Wisconsin Training Center in Madison.
Session Dates
Attendance at each session is critical. Applicants should verify that they can attend ALL sessions prior to submitting their application. Dates for the Kickoff Retreat and all Symposiums are listed below.
- SYMPOSIUM 1: Kickoff Retreat - September 18-19, 2025
This one-night, two-day retreat will be held at Camp Y Koda in Sheboygan Falls. The program will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday and will conclude by 3:00 p.m. on Friday. All participants are required to stay over on the night of September 18th. Accommodations are provided at Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan. - SYMPOSIUM 2: Dynamic Team Leadership – Tuesday, October 14, 2025
- SYMPOSIUM 3: Managing Change – Tuesday, November 11, 2025
- SYMPOSIUM 4: Corporate Cultures – Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- SYMPOSIUM 5: Motivation & Customer Engagement – Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- SYMPOSIUM 6: Do the Right Thing – Tuesday, February 10, 2026
- SYMPOSIUM 7: Negotiation & Time Management Skills –Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- SYMPOSIUM 8: Building Yourself & Your Future – Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- Graduation Reception: AGC Summer Membership Meeting - July 2026
“Leadership AGC has opened my mind to many different training sessions that I may have never experienced. It has been a great way to learn about other construction firms in the area and to network with them. I hope to use what I have learned to grow within my organization and help others as well.”
- Aaron Bizub, Faith Technologies |
“The Leadership AGC program is an excellent tool to help build the complete skill set needed to be a future leader in the construction industry. Being able to participate with your peers in a positive and open manner, is great for gaining perspective on the industry outside of your own viewpoint.”
– Steve Stumbris, North American Mechanical, Inc. |
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