Crawford completes 20 SMDP credits

Ambyr Crawford, AIEC's Safety and Training Coordinator, has completed 20 credits through NRECA's Supervisor and Manager Development Program (SMDP), a tiered educational program in which participants earn recognition for every five credits of SMDP course work they successfully complete.

Achieving the 20-credit milestone requires active participation and dedication. This course work focuses on strengthening the leadership skills, knowledge and abilities needed to hire, develop and lead others, manage performance, build teams, communicate effectively and make decisions. Ambyr's accomplishment reflects her commitment to professional growth and continued leadership development within the cooperative industry.The leadership skills, knowledge and abilities covered in the SMDP are based on the input from electric cooperative leaders across the nation. Only rural electric cooperative, public power and public utility district employees participate in the program, ensuring the program's focus and content is on leadership challenges unique to these organizations.

Ambyr was recognized for her accomplishment by AIEC CEO Craig Sondgeroth during the May 21 board meeting for her dedication and professional development efforts.