SVAM Recognizes the Newest Certified TOpX Leaders

The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing is proud to recognize the newest graduates of the TOpX Leader Lab leadership development program. Delivered by SVAM in cooperation with OpX Solutions, LLC, the program equips manufacturing professionals with practical leadership skills they can apply immediately in the workplace.

To earn certification as a TOpX Leader, participants completed all eleven courses in the TOpX Leader Lab series. Over eleven hours of instruction, they strengthened their skills in:

• Developing a Leader’s Mindset
• Setting Goals and Making Them Happen
• Managing Time Like a Leader
• Leading with Emotional Intelligence
• Strengthening Leadership Style and Purpose
• Communicating with Clarity
• Inspiring and Motivating Others
• Empowering Others Through Delegation
• Resolving Conflict with Confidence
• Solving Problems Effectively
• Coaching Others to Grow

SVAM congratulates the following individuals on earning their TOpX Leader Certification:

• Allison Bain — Spectrum Brands
• Dana Bales — Simmons Equipment
• Tanja Bryant — Westlake Royal Building Products
• Brandon Cook — Universal Fibers
• Jammie Cole — VFP, Inc.
• Dana Cupp — Tempur Production
• April Ellis — Westlake Royal Building Products
• Joseph Ewing — Tempur Production
• Angela Kindle — Lawrence Brothers, Inc.
• James Mills — Tempur Production
• Clayton McGee — Tempur Production
• Felicia Rowe — Tempur Production
• Corey Sexton — Westlake Royal Building Products
• Jodie Whetsel — Universal Fibers

SVAM also extends its appreciation to the member manufacturers that supported their employees throughout the program. By investing in leadership development, these companies are strengthening their organizations while helping build a more skilled and resilient manufacturing workforce across Southwest Virginia.

Although the official TOpX Leader Lab training period has concluded, all eleven courses remain available on the SVAM website for member employees to complete at their convenience. Organizations interested in developing current and future leaders are encouraged to take advantage of this valuable member benefit.

Congratulations again to all of our newest certified TOpX Leaders. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you will continue to make within your organizations and throughout the region’s manufacturing community.