Nation’s Best holds its first 'Women’s Leadership Retreat'
Nation’s Best Holdings held its inaugural Women's Leadership Retreat with over 40 women in attendance.
The two-day program took place at Retreat Ranch in Marble Falls, Texas, just over an hour Northwest of Austin. The invitation-only retreat included women in leadership roles across Nation’s Best’s 51 locations, as well as industry-leading partners.
“I am committed to investing in the empowerment, development, and future of women leaders within our organization and industry,” said Chris Miller, CEO of Nation’s Best Holdings. “Our current women leaders provide a unique perspective and are a vital part of our company’s continued success and growth. I am incredibly grateful for the generosity of our partners and their support in celebrating our women leaders as we continue to grow the female pipeline in the LBM industry.”
Miller also gave a special thank you to DW Distribution, PLM Insurance, Great Southern, Allura, BlueLinx, JELD-WEN, and Stanley Black & Decker” for their continued partnership and collaboration on this endeavor.”
The comprehensive agenda for the retreat included educational workshops and transformational break-out sessions with Armin McCrea-Dastur of Diamond Consulting and an influential keynote address by Dena Cordova-Jack of Misura Group; all focused on building industry-related confidence, networking, and self-reflection. In addition, participants enjoyed social activities and re-energizing in the scenic Texas Hill Country.
“Women make up a small fraction of the LBM industry, and an even smaller population hold leadership positions,” said Amber Little, chief human resources officer for Nation’s Best. “By intentionally devoting our time and resources to our female leaders, we hope to lead the way in fostering a more diverse and inclusive industry landscape. This retreat is one of the ways we are equipping our female leaders for the future.”
Nation’s Best, based in Dallas, Texas, said the Women's Leadership Retreat delivered a unique opportunity for female leaders to network, learn from each other, and develop their leadership skills. The company also said the event reflects its dedication to promoting gender equality and female empowerment in the workplace.
Founded in 2019, Nation’s Best owns and operates locations in 15 states with over 1,215 associates.
