Membership & Engagement
Mission/Charter Statement:
The mission of the DCA Membership & Engagement Committee is to ensure the growth and vitality of the Distribution Contractors Association by focusing on three core principles: Recruit, Retain, and Engage. We aim to recruit new members who bring fresh perspectives and expertise, retain existing members by delivering value and fostering a sense of belonging, and engage the entire membership through active participation, networking, and professional development. Our goal is to build a strong, dynamic community that supports the success of the utility and energy infrastructure industries.
Committee Leadership:
| First and Last Name | Company Name |
Co-Chair: | Scott Cooper | Caterpillar Inc. |
Co-Chair: | Kwynn Kirby | Ditch Witch |
Secretary: | Cory Lee | Vermeer Corporation |
Committee Team:
MEMBERSHIP & ENGAGEMENT | ||
Kwynn Kirby | American Augers | Associate |
Scott Cooper | Caterpillar, Inc | Associate |
Javen Moore | Ditch Witch | Associate |
James Cross | Energy Worldnet (EWN) | Associate |
Mark Essary | PSS Industrial Group | Associate |
Cory Lee | Vermeer Corp | Associate |
Matt Lind | Vermeer Midwest | Associate |
Pete Fojtik | MP Technologies | Contractor |
Brad Everett | Caterpillar, Inc | Associate |
Linda Birkeland | Hallen Construction | Contractor |
Jim Lagios | Atlas Trenchless, LLC | Contractor |
Eddie Ramos | North Country Directional Drilling, LLC | Contractor |
Mike Riley | Oxford Plastic Systems LLC | Associate |
Matt Stone | Footage Tools | Associate |
Sarah Mahlik | TT Technologies, Inc. | Associate |
Andrew Bowman | Utility Line Services, Inc. | Contractor |
2024 Top Achievements:
- The creation of three subcommittees:
- Recruit – Chairman – Cory Lee, Vermeer
- Retain – Chairman – Javen Moore, Ditch Witch
- Engage – Chairman – Kwynn Kirby, American Augers
- Development of the member involvement analysis led by Linda Birkeland, Hallen Construction
- Creation of exit interview questions for non-renewing members and former members
- Review of membership recruitment materials and development of priorities so marketing materials can be updated for recruitment efforts.
2025 Top Goals:
- Develop a membership prospective that creates a plan to incentivize potential new members
- Develop a growth plan to enhance current member involvement including meeting participation and suggestions on how to maximize their membership. The growth plan will include an SOP for existing member activities and the process for obtaining feedback from members that leave DCA.
- Create a Social Media Report to be reviewed at the Annual and Fall Meetings
- Compilation of potential new members, targeting contractors and associates who have never been part of DCA, as well as former members who are currently inactive.
- Request recommendations from contractor members at the Annual Meeting.
- Request recommendations from associate members at the Annual Meeting.
- Update the ‘new member packet’ that highlights all the benefits available to a new member with suggestions on how to get involved
Charge: Actively solicits and evaluates potential DCA members and make recommendations on member programs and awards to help recruit and retain members. The committee works to welcome new members through orientation at the meetings, and through a Peer Guide process by which new members are paired with an existing member to help guide them through the first year of membership.
Composition: The Co-chairs of each committee are appointed by the President at the Mid Year Meeting. The position of chair and vice chair alternate every two years between contractor members and associate members. Members of the committee are self selecting, though the President can appoint members to the committee.