LBM Advantage hosts leadership conference
LBM Advantage recently held its third annual Management Leadership Conference at Otterkill Golf & Country Club in Campbell Hall, N.Y.
The event brought together managers and leaders from across the industry to exchange insights and receive training focused on improving teamwork, communication and productivity.
LBM Advantage CEO Dave DeJoy kicked off the first afternoon’s session with a presentation on leadership alignment. He followed with an update on LBM Advantage's financial position.
LBM Advantage's Director of Building Products, Glenn Canino, and Building Products Manager, Andrew Hess, then discussed trends in building and covered key operational developments and strategies.
Business Development and Logistics Manager Andy Polbos presented on the time value of money, focusing on financial decisions regarding reloads. Forest Products Manager, Daniel Bricker, shared new trader onboarding best practices, which included effective strategies for training and integrating new traders.
Finally, LBM Advantage's VP of Southwest Operations, Joe Burlison, and Director of Member Development, Dan Ohmer, discussed new member prospects, offering insights into prospective member engagement and new opportunities.
Day two’s sessions were led by Lynne Jensen-Nelson, a nationally recognized speaker and leadership development expert. Jensen-Nelson shared tactics to “Lead with Influence, Impact, & Inspiration.” Attendees discussed key qualities of successful leaders, self-assessed their management skillsets and learned how to strengthen their leadership skills while building more communicative, responsive, and resilient teams.
Jensen-Nelson commented, “This was another awesome event planned and executed beautifully. Each opportunity to learn more about your organization and the incredibly dedicated team members that you surround yourself with, I am more and more impressed. Thank you all for having such a positive impact on the construction industry.”
Human Resources Director Kellianne Lundgren, the catalyst behind the annual workshop, states, “At LBM Advantage, we recognize the importance of nurturing and retaining our leaders. By implementing a strategic leadership development program, we ensure our leaders are aligned with the business objectives that drive our organizational success. We foster an environment that prioritizes continuous learning and encourages open communication. Given our nationwide presence, we truly appreciate the opportunities to collaborate in person whenever possible.”
