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Key Points Discussed00:01 - Introduction
- Ty Garmon: "Welcome back to the Stormwater World podcast... today I’m excited to have Jerry Sanders, President of the IECA."
02:39 - Jerry's Journey and IECA’s Impact
- Jerry Sanders: "When I first attended IECA in 1997, I realized what I had been missing... I met people from all over the world and learned techniques I hadn’t seen before."
05:12 - Business Growth Through IECA
- Jerry shares how becoming a material and technique expert allowed his business to thrive and eventually be sold to Cardinal Strategies.
- Jerry Sanders: "Once I started learning, my business exploded."
07:08 - Giving Back to IECA
- Jerry discusses his transition to IECA leadership and his focus on building member engagement.
- "Every member is an asset. The more they get involved, the better the association becomes."
09:05 - From Discussion to Action: IECA Initiatives
- Jerry highlights recent progress in implementing education programs and international outreach.
15:07 - The Value of Conferences and Networking
- Ty Garmon: "You’re not the decision-maker today, but you will be tomorrow."
- Jerry encourages attendees to connect with vendors and peers to expand their knowledge.
19:01 - International Outreach and Bioengineering Innovations
- Jerry explains the global exchange of erosion control techniques and challenges.
23:41 - The Future of IECA
- Jerry Sanders: "Membership is growing, and our regional education efforts are stronger. The future is bright."
25:50 - Closing Thoughts
- Jerry Sanders: "Stormwater is an ongoing problem. The only way it gets solved is if we all pull together. IECA is one of the best bridge builders out there."
- "Every member is an asset... involvement pays off for the association." - Jerry Sanders
- "The more you know, the better off you are." - Jerry Sanders
- "You’re not the decision-maker today, but you will be tomorrow." - Ty Garmon
In this episode of the Stormwater World Podcast, host Ty Garmon speaks with Jerry Sanders, President of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA). Jerry reflects on his career journey, the impact of IECA on his business growth, and his commitment to giving back through leadership. He highlights the importance of education, global collaboration, and member engagement within IECA, sharing insights into upcoming initiatives and the value of networking at the annual conference. Jerry emphasizes that solving stormwater challenges requires collective effort and invites listeners to join the IECA Annual Conference in Richmond, VA, this February.
The views expressed are that of the individual and do not represent the opinions of any companies past, present or future.
Connect with Jerry Sanders: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-sanders-1865089/
Email: jerry.sanders@cardinalstrategies.com
Connect with IECA:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/930007/
IECA Website: https://connect.ieca.org/home
2025 Annual Conference February 25-28 in Richmond, VA: https://ieca2025.eventscribe.net/
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