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What is Emerging Leaders?

The ISA Emerging Leaders Network is a community of young professionals and high-potential individuals looking to develop their leadership skills, industry expertise, and professional networks.

Next-gen leaders can connect through the Emerging Leaders Channel Certification (ELCC) program and participate in ISA events like the Fall Summit, where they gain practical leadership tools and actionable industry insights to drive impact in your company. Representing the full spectrum of the MROP channel—including manufacturers, distributors, and IMRs—this network unites young professionals from businesses of all sizes, creating opportunities found nowhere else in the industrial supply industry.

Develop Your Rising Stars

Education and Training

Give your up-and-coming top talent the knowledge and skills they need to bring real value back to your company.

People Skills

Position your next-gen leaders in a forum focused on the art of personal development and networking.

Empowerment

Inspire and motivate young professionals to be game-changers elevating your team and your company.

Emerging Leaders
Channel Certification

Shaping Tomorrow’s Industry Leaders through Channel-Focused Education, Professional Development, and Networking

ISA’s Emerging Leaders Channel Certification (ELCC) program is tailored for next-gen industry professionals who are driven and eager to propel their careers within the industry. Designed to develop future leaders, the program includes a multi-layered, channel-focused approach to growth including a virtual 8-week course curriculum led by industry experts, professional development events, networking meet-ups, and more.

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Emerging Leaders Committee

Kayla Jane McLaughlin

Chair Surpless Dunn Director of Digital & Development Contact

Darryl Woods

Vice Chair Stanley Black & Decker Sr. Sales Operations Manager Contact

Caroline Hains

Committee Member Vallen Senior Manager Exclusive Brands Contact

Jen Croak

Committee Member Stellar Industrial HR Development Manager Contact

Daniella Debitetto

Committee Member MSC Industrial Supply Co. Product Manager – Direct Fulfillment Exp. & Vendor Perf. Contact

Richard Geary

Committee Member INSIZE USA Vice President of Sales Contact

Bill McElhaney

Committee Member Cutler Sales Sales Manager Contact

Anja Taylor

Committee Member CERATIZIT USA, Inc. Channel Manager \ Cutting Tools Contact

Christina Bertino

Staff Champion ISA Director of Marketing & Communications Contact

Interested in joining a committee?

Submit your application of interest.

The Emerging Leaders Committee is comprised of a dynamic group of volunteers. Together, this group is dedicated to fostering a community of young professionals and high-potential individuals looking to develop their leadership skills and professional networks. Candidates must be employed by a member company and willing to volunteer their time, knowledge, and experience to help ISA Lead the Channel Forward®.

Need more info? Contact Christina Bertino at cbertino@isapartners.org

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