Tag Archives: NextGen Initiative

Why You Should Get Involved with AFSA’s Mentor Program Mentorship is overflowing with benefits for both the mentor and mentee. Mentorship relationships are customizable and look different from person to person. The process doesn’t have to be a dry “check-the-box” style approach, but can rather look however you want it …

AFSA’s NextGen Initiative is pleased to announce that Hunter Brendle is the 2019 Honorable Mention winner for the Young Professional of the Year (YPY) award. Brendle is vice president of Brendle Sprinkler Company in Montgomery, Alabama, which was started by his grandfather in 1960.  “I was very surprised and taken …

Designer Dedicated to Education and Expansion of Industry  Stuart Weeks may have fallen into the fire sprinkler industry by chance, but it’s no accident that he’s excelled here. Stuart Weeks, the 39-year-old design manager at American Fire Protection Inc. in Greenville, South Carolina and president of the South Carolina Fire …

The Importance of Committees  If you read Nikki Ray’s article in the last edition of Sprinkler Age, you were given a great example of what it means to be an active member of an association—our association—the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA). Being an active member can have several different meanings: …

“World of Fire Protection” Presented at CareerExpo In March, the Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association (GFSA) and NextGen Initiative (NGI) again sponsored the World of Fire Protection at the Construction Education Foundation Georgia’s (CEFGA) CareerExpo and SkillsUSA competition. We were excited to improve our efforts and participation from last year’s event. …

Do You Accept the Challenge? A new year is upon us as we gear up for a fresh start in both our personal and professional lives. We all have a goal that we strive for in the new year – maybe it’s joining a gym and losing some weight, maybe …

NextGen Initiative Announces February 26 Webinar The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) NextGen Initiative (NGI) is pleased to announce its upcoming February 26 webinar: “Real Leadership: New, Old, or Just What Works” presented by Ed Rigsbee, CSP, CAE, president of Rigsbee Enterprises, Inc. Webinars are presented free for AFSA members. …

Mentoring and Recruitment are 2019 Priorities The American Fire Sprinkler Association’s (AFSA) NextGen Initiative (NGI) is ready for the New Year and is planning a year packed with education and networking events for career-minded individuals aged 40 and under looking to grow their professional network and their career within the …

Developing a Practical Plan to Work with Schools The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) NextGen Initiative (NGI) is pleased to announce its upcoming December 6 webinar: “Developing a Practical Plan to Work with Schools” presented by Christina Catron of NCCER, The National Center for Construction Education and Research. Webinar Details …

Volunteering as a Path to Company Leadership This year, 2018, is the year of leadership for the NextGen Initiative (NGI). The number one challenge facing organizations worldwide is developing new leaders. We want business owners and managers to see the invaluable experience that can be gained through a path of …