b'COMMITTEE PROFILE2022 YCLExecutive CommitteeMichael Whiteley (Chair) EllisDon CorporationStefen Palam (Vice Chair) Dream UnlimitedChristine KellowanThe University of TorontoLuana Buratynski Northern Facades Ltd. A Division of Flynn Group of CompaniesTHEYOUNGDavid Huggins Menard Canada Inc.Sophia Sestito CONSTRUCTIONMcIntosh PerryChristian Pavlovec Hammersmith Corporation Inc.LEADERS(YCL) Chris Glazier EXP Services Inc.Tania Skapura Bothwell-Accurate Co. Inc.Ryan Going YCL BUILDS A FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE LEADERS By Warren Heeley PomerleauDerek Saracini Bradstone and StoneRoxMANY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONSThe mission of YCL is to develop anJulia Evangelista recognize the value of a younginformal communication networkUrbaconleaders program as part of the servicesamongst future leaders that:of the organization. Similar to theJohn Mollenhauer importance of education in the public1. Promotes relationships withinTCArealm, investing in the education of young people is paramount to ensuringthe industry and helps to developSuzana Fernandes the future of the industry is in contacts and business leads. TCAgood hands. Jason Pelligra 2. Provides information and industryTCA The TCA Young Construction Leadersopportunities to enhance the industry program (YCL) was started more thanknowledge of both YCL members and 20 years ago and is one of the mosttheir respective companies.important programs offered by theYCL currently offers four signature events association. The programs vision is to3. Provides member companies witheach year: a pub night, a boat cruise,act as a mentor and resource to thethe opportunity to invest in thea ping pong tournament and a charity next generation of bright young mindsdevelopment of young employeesevent. In many cases, the networking at that are entering the constructionthrough professional education andthese events leads to the development of industry. It is essential for theindustry exposure. close industry relationships that benefit association to help build and energizeeach member when they need help with these young people (restricted to 404. Develops leadership skills anda particular challenge in their day-to-day years or younger) to be the most talented individuals they can be. engages members in initiativesresponsibilities. It also reinforces the focused on giving back to the largervalue of participation in TCA.According to John Mollenhauer presidentindustry and community. LEADERSHIP EDUCATIONand CEO of TCA, The YCL program wasPROMOTING RELATIONSHIPS TCA offers a wide range of in-class and the first of its kind in the CanadianYCL offers a number of events duringwebinar seminars to enhance the skills construction industry and has producedthe year that provide the opportunityof industry members. These seminars some extraordinary leaders. It has also paid huge dividends for individuals in thefor young members of the industry tocover a wide area of construction topics, program and their companies. He goesnetwork with their peers in a socialincluding requests for proposal, prompt on to say peers that participants interactsetting. These opportunities fosterpayment, profitable contracting, basic with in YCL become important resourcesrelationship-building, mentoring andconstruction, construction ethics and throughout their careers. industry connections.construction law.24Quarter 42022 BUILDERSDIGEST'