The ICA Leadership Academy was developed in response to requests from members for additional, in-depth leadership development opportunities for member company employees. The program is currently in its second year. The application form for the 2022-2023 class will be available Summer 2022.
Program Goal The ICA Leadership Academy will raise up leaders who desire to take the next step into a leadership role both in their companies and the ICA through networking opportunities, mentorship, and leadership skills training.
Target Audience Member company employees being considered for, being groomed for, or new to leadership positions within their organization. The class size will be limited to no more than 12 participants. The limited class size will allow for maximum participation and networking.
Program Dates October - March
Program Content The Leadership Academy will include a mix of presentations, interactive workshops, and participant discussions. Topics to be covered include:
Real Colors workshop
Human Resources basics
Time Management and Delegation
Building Successful Teams
Leading Effective Meetings
Customer Service
Strategic Thinking
Panel of seasoned leaders addressing “what I wish I would have known earlier”
Importance of Legislative and Regulatory Involvement
Special thanks to the following companies for their support of the ICA Leadership Academy through their meal sponsorship.
Congratulations to the ICA Leadership Academy Graduates
2021-2022 ICA Leadership Academy
Marcie Boerner, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association
Brittany Bonnicksen, Iowa Communications Alliance
Ray Fear, Farmtel Communications
Jeremy Gugel, KCTC
Andrea Hansen, Butler-Bremer Communications
Steve Hanson, Northeast Iowa Telephone Company
Lisa Koerselman, Premier Communications
Mary Phillips, Minerva Valley Companies
Dominic Schnell, Northwest Communications
Kayla Sperfslage, Cascade Communications
Angie Thompson, Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association
Matt Tippett, Mahaska Communication Group
2019-2020 ICA Leadership Academy
Devan Amdor, Cumberland Telephone Company
Mike Baker, Danville Telecom
Jamie Daubendiek, Jefferson Telecom
Chris Dodd, Evertek, Inc.
Rachel Hamilton, Marne Elk Horn
Ryan Joynt, Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association
Chris Lovell, CL Tel
Lee Mellema, Premier Communications
Kristine Mohning, WesTel Systems
Erin Petersen, Palo Cooperative Telephone Association
