The NSCA Education Foundation has announced leadership updates for 2022-2023, with Tobi Tunbl (of CTI) serving as president, Lauren Simmen (Crestron) as vice president, Steve Greenblatt (Control Concepts) as secretary and Ingolf de Jong (GENCOMM) as treasurer.
Two new directors join the board in 2022 as well, including former foundation vice president Laurie Englert (Legrand AV) and Tim Hennen (Digital Labor Solutions). They are joined by board members Steve Emspak (Shen Milsom & Wilke) and Gina Sansivero (AtlasIED), who are continuing their terms.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to lead the board,” says Tungl. “I have a deep-rooted passion for education, technology, and supporting the growth of people in the industry. The NSCA Education Foundation continues to partner with members to accelerate their recruitment strategies by attracting the next generation to our industry, as well as leads events like the recent Ignite fundraiser to boost workforce development.
Thanks to sponsors and attendees, we raised nearly $11,000 for the Ignite program. I’m elated to help members look beyond traditional recruiting methods and tap into a potential abundance of talent within schools, colleges, STEM programs, and more.”
Initiatives on the horizon for the foundation in 2022-2023 and beyond are:
- The Ignite Internship Program, which serves as a blueprint for integrators that need a framework to jumpstart their own internship program. To help NSCA members offset the costs of summer internships, NSCA’s Ignite Internship Grant offers $1,000 toward the reimbursement of wages associated with hiring an intern.
- The Ignite Golf Outing at Pivot to Profit, giving integrators a way to network and enjoy each other’s company while also raising funds to support Ignite.
- The team-building event at Pivot to Profit, which brings integrators together to build computers for Chicago-area children so they have the tools and resources they need for their 21st-century education.
- The Next-Gen Academy, which prepares the next generation of industry leaders to move their careers forward and make a difference in this changing landscape.
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