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Get Involved with PACA's Young Leaders

PACA’s Young Leaders Community brings together professionals in the aggregates, concrete, and cement industries  aged 40 and under who are eager to shape the future of our sector, build meaningful connections, and grow their leadership impact.

MISSION: To Develop, To Educate and To Network
The Young Leaders Community exists to empower the next generation of industry leaders through professional development, continuous learning, and authentic relationship building.

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Why Young Leaders

  • Cultivate your professional network. Connect with peers across PACA’s membership - industry producers, service providers, technical experts, and rising executives.
  • Accelerate your development. Engage in peer-to-peer learning, mentorship opportunities, and programs tailored to the challenges you face today.
  • Amplify your voice. Be part of the next generation influencing PACA decisions, priorities, and the strategic direction of the association.
  • Bridge your experience and innovation. Young leaders help integrate new ideas with long-standing industry expertise to drive sustainable growth.
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Who Can Join

Any PACA member aged 40 or younger who works in the aggregates, concrete, or cement sectors is eligible, whether you’re early in your career, mid-level management, or even an owner-operator. All job titles and experience levels are encouraged to participate.

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How to Participate

  • Sign up via the online form (coming soon). Provide your name, date of birth, job title, company, and contact information.
  • Stay connected. You’ll receive information on upcoming Young Leaders events, webinars, and networking opportunities.
  • Get involved. Join communities, attend meetings, and engage with the broader PACA community.
  • Connect on social. Follow the PACA Young Leaders group on LinkedIn and other industry platforms to stay plugged in.
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Governance & Leadership

The Young Leaders Community is overseen by a steering committee composed of PACA member professionals who serve limited terms. Committee members guide program direction, plan events, and act as liaisons to PACA’s broader leadership. All members are welcome to apply for open steering committee roles.

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Benefits of Participation

  • Exclusive access to events, webinars, workshops, and site tours tailored for early- and mid-career professionals.
  • Opportunities to engage in PACA’s technical, advocacy, and educational initiatives.
  • Mentorship, peer roundtables, and thought-leadership sessions.
  • Recognition and pathways to leadership roles within PACA.
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Join Today

Are you ready to take your place among Pennsylvania’s up-and-coming industry leaders? Contact our staff liaison, Kallie Kline.

Fall Event 2025 at Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.

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PACA's Online e-Learning Center

This program provides free continuing education to the design and specifying communities. There are currently four courses available, ranging from 30-60 minutes focused on the cement, aggregates and concrete industries. You'll receive a certificate of completion once you pass a quiz. The bookmarking feature allows you to leave the course and resume where you left off when you return

    The Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) is the industry’s unified voice, representing more than 200 member companies across the state.