Future Leaders

Mission/Charter:

The mission of the DCA Future Leaders Committee is to cultivate and engage a community of emerging leaders within the gas distribution industry. Through networking, outreach, and professional development opportunities, we aim to equip our members with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and advance their careers, as well as advance the culture of the DCA.

Committee Leadership:
First and Last Name Company Name
Co-Chair: Laura Mason Caterpillar Inc.
Co-Chair: Kelsey Moreland Precision Pipeline LLC – WI
Secretary: Caleb Scheve Pirce Gregory International
Committee Team:
FUTURE LEADERS
Jacob Adams Mireles Distribution Contractors Association Staff
Katie Grandel Distribution Contractors Association Staff
Laura Mason Caterpillar Inc. Associate
Brad Everett Caterpillar Inc. Associate
Matt Stone Footage Tools Associate
Sarah Mahlik TT Technologies Associate
Zach Bissett Vermeer All Roads Associate
John Lamerton Wyo-Ben Associate
Eric Van Dusseldorp Vermeer Corporation Associate
Tom Langan John Deere Construction & Forestry Division Associate
Nate Strother Underground Magnetics Inc. Associate
Paul DiDomenico Grace Industries LLC Contractor
Dennis Springer Hallen Construction Contractor
Elizabeth Michels Michels Corporation Contractor
Shawn Thorson Michels Utility Services Contractor
Daniel Vernon Northern Clearing Inc. Contractor
Caleb Scheve Price Gregory International, Inc. Contractor
Evan Hamilton The Hydaker-Wheatlake Company Contractor
Kelsey moreland Precision Pipeline LLC – WI Contractor
Jessica Fox Wright Traffic Control Contractor
Madison Mason Vector Force Development Contractor

2024 Top Achievements:

  • Development of the “DCA Deep Dive” webinar series. Each session will explore timely and relevant industry topics, aligning closely with the work of DCA’s dedicated committees to drive innovation, safety, and develop future leaders of the distribution construction industry. The Deep Dive series reflects DCA’s commitment to deliver value and support members’ needs through engaging formats to dig into the issues that matter most.
  • Creation of member biographies for all Future Leader committee members to encourage networking and form new relationships in the industry.
  • Created an opportunity for all DCA members to obtain a professional headshot photo to use for DCA bios, LinkedIn, and other professional needs. Created networking connections during photo shoot for DCA members to network with Future Leaders.
  • Launched the Future Leaders Committee microsite to house all meeting notes, rosters, and post updates.

2025 Top Goals:

  • Launch an official “DCA Connector Program” to foster mentorship.
  • Implementation of the “DCA Deep Dive” webinar series to promote ongoing learning, professional development, and networking.

Mission/Charter:

The mission of the DCA Future Leaders Committee is to cultivate and engage a community of emerging leaders within the gas distribution industry. Through networking, outreach, and professional development opportunities, we aim to equip our members with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and advance their careers, as well as advance the culture of the DCA.