Emerging Leaders (formerly Young Executives)

ASA's Emerging Leaders Division cultivates the best of today's middle and upper managers (generally, ages 45 and under) into tomorrow's most complete business leaders in the industry.

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Download a brochure and membership application form to learn more about your why your company will want to join and participate in ASA's Emerging Leaders (EL). Membership in ASA is a prerequisite for membership in any of the association's special interest divisions.

What's My ROI?

Emerging Leaders is dedicated to preparing your company’s future leaders to face our industry’s challenges. With today’s middle-manager becoming tomorrow’s principal or CXO, you are undoubtedly looking for opportunities that not only address the specific educational and networking needs of new executives but also open the door for building key industry relationships.

Learn more about why and how this nationwide group of industry peers representing the different supply chain partners have found participating in EL to be indispensable.

EMERGE2020 Spring Forum

The May 3-6 EMERGE2020 Spring Forum HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC.

The annual Spring Forum is the best opportunity for the next generation of industry leaders to learn new concepts and skills, cultivate profitable relationships with different channel partners from across the country, and enjoy the wonderful camaraderie for which ASA events are widely known. In fact, well-respected industry veterans frequently say that ongoing learning and education enhanced by peer-to-peer relationships forged at industry programs are key to their success and profitability.

Key Volunteer Leaders

• EL Chairman: Chris Reynolds, Plumbers & Factory Supplies
• EL Vice Chairman: Michael Maloney, Coburn Supply Company, Inc.
• Past Chairman: Patrick Maloney, Coburn Supply Company, Inc.
• At-Large: A.J. Benton, Smardan-Hatcher Company, Inc.
• At-Large: Michael Laudino, Aaron & Company, Inc.
• At-Large: Stephanie Cook, Northeastern Supply, Inc.
• At-Large: Dan New, Mid-City Supply Co., Inc.
• At-Large (VMD): David Chisolm with A.O. Smith
• At-Large (AIM/R): David Dellon, Dellon Sales Company

I AM ASA

“The value I receive from ASA’s Emerging Leaders (EL) exceeds my expectations. I have formed an entirely new network of peers throughout the industry and across the country, and my company benefits from solutions learned while sharing best practices. I highly recommend getting involved!”
Jordan New
Mid-City Supply Co, Inc.
Elkhart, IN

Learn More & Join

Learn how your company will benefit from its sustained membership support and participation in this special interest division. Please contact Vincenzo Dal Pozzo, Member Engagement Manager, at 630.467.0000 ext. 216 or vdalpozzo@asa.net.

Emerging Leaders