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Executive Education Institute

FUTURE LEADERS START HERE.

SMACNA-Western Washington is excited to announce the 4th annual Executive Education Institute for emerging executives, future leaders and the next generation of SMACNA directors.

A select group of industry leaders will be chosen to attend our popular program. Courses will be taught by respected leaders and facilitated by SMACNA-Western Washington’s Board Members. Participants will also attend an orientation and retreat lead by industry experts. This is a rare opportunity to study, collaborate and learn from the biggest and brightest minds in the industry.

Begins: June 2026
Ends: November 2026

Cost: $2,000 fee covers your course work.

SMACNA will cover the cost of the hotel, group transport and group meals during orientation and retreat.*

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Schedule

June 2: Introduction Orientation, What type of leader are you?
Speaker: Henriet Schapelhouman, Julie Muller, BJ Giri & Russ Kimball

July 1: Decision Making to Create Alignment Between Field and Office
Speaker: Stephane McShane, Tom Montgomery

August 19: Building Great Teams
Speaker: Andy Patron

August 26: Financial Acumen for the Field
Speaker: Angie Simon

September 9: How to Make Yourself Indispensable and Build a Rewarding Career
Speaker: Eric Anderton

September 30: Negotiation Skills and Mutual Gains Bargaining
Speaker: Bill Dwyer

October 20: Importance of Career Coaching and Effective HR Strategies
Speaker: Henriet Schapelhouman

November 11 – 12: Executive Case Study Retreat
Location: Salish Lodge

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Downloads

Executive Education Institute Download (PDF)

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Application

Attendees must submit application by May 21, 2026.

First Name:

Last Name:

Firm Name:

Firm Address:

City:

State / Zip:

Email Address:

Mobile:

Work Phone:

Eligible candidates must be an owner of, or employed by, a Regular Member firm (contractor) or Affiliate Member.

Do you certify that you are an owner of, or employed by, a Regular Member firm (contractor) or Affiliate Member?

Yes No

Job Title / Position with Firm:

Do you hold a controlling interest in the SMACNA Member Firm?

Yes No

Are you an officer, employee, active dues paying member, or representative of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) or any of its local union?

Yes No

If yes, are you an owner-member?

Yes No

Please list the other business positions you have held over the past ten (10) years. You may attached a copy of your resume:

Positions held with local trade / industry-related associations, state trade / industry related associations, local industry funds, etc:

Positions held with any National Association:

How many SMACNA – WW Membership Events do you attend annually?

Other boards, associations, community organizations, activities of special merit (Civil, Fraternal and Philanthropic):

[The following information is required to ensure a selection of members as nominees and it will be kept CONFIDENTIAL] (A JPEG, PNG, or PDF less than 2MB in size.)

OPTIONAL: Please attached a 1,000-word essay on how you will use the tools and information gained in the course in your current position:

OPTIONAL: Please attach a resume:

OPTIONAL: Please attach a letter of recommendation:

Submit