Annual Report
2023
MBI LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERIES
MB EYE ON THE FUTURE
19 YEARS STRONG
MB EYE on the Future has become the staple of MBI’s leadership development curriculum and one of the most sought-after educational opportunities MBI has to offer. 2023 saw the graduation of this program’s 19th class, with 21 participants being recognized in front of the membership at the Annual Membership Meeting. Ken Bradford from The Leaders Course in Dallas, TX, led the group through a curriculum on communication and public speaking, while instructor Matt Bruinekool from Drake University led sessions on personal development and the participants’ individual leadership plans. Lastly, Dan and Lori Shows from Shows Coaching presented two sessions on team dynamics and DISC reports. In addition to class time, the group also had six networking opportunities to enhance their relationships with their classmates and utilize the skills learned in class.
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Samantha Blettner | HRTLND Companies
Brandon Bratz | The Waldinger Corporation
Jim Comisky | The Weitz Company
Pat Crosby | Hubbell Construction Services LLC
Ben Harriman | Keen Project Solutions
Austin Horner | Ball Team, LLC
Scott Hoskins | Koester Construction Company, Inc.
Ben Hott | General Constructors, Inc.
Ryan Iburg | Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Alec Jensen | Russell
Kingsley Jewett | Neumann Brothers, Inc.
Brandon Johnson | Lang Construction Group
Braxton Lewis | The Hansen Company, Inc.
Ryan Palmer | Tri-City Electric Co.
Nicholas Plecker | Rinderknecht Associates
Cory Reierson | Woodruff Construction
Nicole Schmidt | Turner Construction
Kyle Sievers | Henkel Construction Co.
Cole Van Ryswyk | DCI Group
Justin Wenger | Seedorff Masonry Inc.
Eric Wos | Baker Group