The 2025-2026 LEAP Class kicked off the year with a tour of Sustainable Emulsions, where cutting-edge technology is shaping road sustainability. Additionally, trainees explored how RoadResource.org provides public works professionals with practical, data-driven tools for smarter planning and treatment selection, offering real value to the field.

This spring, the 2025-2026 LEAP Program had a incredible opportunity to visit Ingevity's Headquarters and Manufacturing Plant in North Charleston, SC. Welcomed by Aaron Walker, Board Director, and the Ingevity TEAM, participants explored the company's innovation products and learned about their ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability. From high-tech labs to the bustling production floor, the tour offered a firsthand look at how Ingevity ensures its products meet rigorous state standards.