IWPA Leadership PROGRAM

For IWPA Members Aspiring to Be an Industry Leader

Gain exposure to association operations, connect with a matched mentor, and build relationships with IWPA board members and peers.

Grow Into an Industry Leader


Designed for IWPA members looking to grow into leadership roles, the Leadership Program, exposes the successful applicants to a wide variety of association business, provides the participant with an appropriately matched mentor and networking opportunities with IWPA board members and fellow program participants.

Participation in the program would not automatically be followed by elevation to the Board or to a Committee chair role but will provide a pool of future leaders for any possible leadership opportunities.

APPLYING FOR THE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

This is a two-year program. Calls for applications are made to the membership every two years.

Applicants are asked to complete a brief online application with a select few of the applications being selected by a task force of volunteers to participate. The next call for applications will be in late 2027.

2026-27 Class Participants Include:

Makenna Bell
(Associate Member)

Solutions Consultant - Western Territory, RDB Solutions
Madras, OR

Makenna Bell
(Associate Member)

Solutions Consultant - Western Territory, RDB Solutions
Madras, OR


Maxime Caillot (Voting Member)

Import Products Specialist, J. Gibson McIlvain Company
Baltimore, MD

Maxime Caillot (Voting Member)

Import Products Specialist, J. Gibson McIlvain Company
Baltimore, MD


Heather Icenhour (Voting Member)

Compliance Manager, Adentra Group
Lenoir, NC

Heather Icenhour (Voting Member)

Compliance Manager, Adentra Group
Lenoir, NC


Michelle Naranjo (Overseas Member)

Head of Business Development, ECUATEAK
Guayaquil, Ecuador

Michelle Naranjo (Overseas Member)

Head of Business Development, ECUATEAK
Guayaquil, Ecuador


Dawn Turmon (Voting Member)

Supply Chain Compliance Analyst, Cabinetworks Group
Livonia, MI

Dawn Turmon (Voting Member)

Supply Chain Compliance Analyst, Cabinetworks Group
Livonia, MI


Questions?

Any questions about the leadership program or to express an interest to apply for a future class can be directed to info@iwpawood.org.