Keynote Speakers
Lt. Col. Dan Rooney Fighter Pilot, Folds of Honor Founder, PGA Pro and Bestselling Author Lt. Col. Dan Rooney is a highly decorated F-16 fighter pilot with three combat tours in Iraq and the founder and CEO of Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that has awarded nearly 62,000 educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders.View Session
Jason Hewlett Award-Winning Entertainer and Author Jason Hewlett has delivered thousands of presentations over two decades using entertainment, musical impressions and comedy to teach leaders how to capture their unique leadership promise. He is one of the youngest inductees into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame and is the author of the acclaimed self-help book, "The Promise to the One." His blog, "The Promise," and online videos and courses inspire and educate corporate executives, artists, leaders and families.View Session
Industry Insight Speakers
Jerry Aliberti Founder, Pro Accel
Jerry Aliberti is the founder of Pro Accel, advising midsized and upper market contractors nationwide. With 22 years in the field, he has managed hundreds of millions in work and estimated over $12 billion. He partners with owners and leaders to build structure, accountability and teams that scale profitably.View Session
Paula Allen Global Leader and Vice President, Research, Insights and Strategic Communications, TELUS Health
Paula Allen’s team includes data scientists, researchers and experts in organizational health, communication and behavioral change. Her focus is informing data-driven strategy and communicating insights in a manner that is accessible and drives productive action. This includes discovering, defining and sharing industry trends; working with clients to provide analytics and data-driven decision guidance; productive innovation and change management; and supporting TELUS Health with insights to inform products and client support.View Session
Anirban Basu ABC Chief Economist
ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu is chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm in Baltimore. The Baltimore Business Journal named him one of the region’s 20 most powerful business leaders in 2010. Basu teaches the history of economic thought at Goucher College as Distinguished Economist in Residence, and his radio show can be heard weekdays on WYPR, 88.1 FM Baltimore.View Session
Julia Bonner Founder and President, Pierce Public Relations
Julia Bonner is the founder and president of Pierce Public Relations, a certified woman-owned agency specializing in public relations and marketing for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. A trusted advisor and industry authority, she helps AEC firms build credibility and translate expertise into visibility that attracts clients, top talent and ultimately wins more work.View Session
Rodney Garber Leadership Consultant and Founder, Activate Your Influence
Rodney Garber is a leadership consultant and founder of Activate Your Influence. Using the Activation Mindset, he equips organizations to develop influential leaders, build healthy cultures and create clarity around what’s next. Garber leads strategic planning, coaching and peer groups designed to enhance accountability, alignment and legacy business impact.View Session
Brock Grabarkewitz Risk Management Advisor, POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Brock Grabarkewitz specializes in developing cost-effective commercial insurance programs that match his clients’ risk management needs at POWERS Insurance & Risk Management. He has spent more than five years in the industry building relationships with both community-based companies and Fortune 500 clients.View Session
Josh Klein General Superintendent, Hensel Phelps
Josh Klein is a general superintendent at Hensel Phelps with 25 years of experience delivering complex, large-scale projects. He excels in managing craft for heavy concrete and finish scopes while leading design-build and construction manager at risk projects for government, aerospace and commercial clients, including Lockheed Martin and major civic developments.View Session
Cory Kundert CEO, Kundert Construction
As CEO of Kundert Construction, Cory Kundert played a key role in its rise from a $1.8 million company to $7 million company in 18 months by championing leadership, communication and culture. A sought-after consultant and speaker, he helps construction companies develop stronger leaders at every level, build healthier cultures and achieve consistent results.View Session
Brian Lines Assistant Professor, University of Kansas
Dr. Brian Lines is an assistant professor in the Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering Department at the University of Kansas. He specializes in the areas of alternative procurement methods, expertise-driven project delivery and organizational assessment. The objective of his research program at KU is to integrate with organizations to transform their operations into more efficient and performance-driven environments.View Session
Russell J. McEwan Shareholder, Littler P.C.
Russell J. McEwan leverages business experience and legal acumen to manage complex labor and employment issues across diverse industries. He represents clients in counseling, traditional labor relations matters and litigation. McEwan has proactively counseled contractors on issues unique to the construction industry, including prevailing wage compliance and project labor agreements.View Session
Jared Moor Vice President of Sales, Kojo
Jared Moor is an industry connector with over five years of experience aiding contractors in improving material management. With insights from conversations with over 3,000 contractors, his expertise lies in optimizing operations, fostering competitive growth and seamlessly integrating new business solutions. View Session
Joe Powell Executive Director, Institute for Healthcare Infrastructure Research
Joe Powell is the executive director of the Institute for Healthcare Infrastructure Research, a program of the University Research Institute in Washington, D.C. A registered architect, Powell has spent his 40-year career researching the relationship between corporate strategy, human behavior and the built environment. He is the author of “The New Competitiveness in Design & Construction.”View Session
Kevin Sell Senior Manager, Corporate Development, Kwest Group LLC
Kevin Sell is the senior manager of corporate development at Kwest Group LLC, a heavy, multidisciplined civil contractor based in Perrysburg, Ohio, with regional offices in Charlotte, North Carolina; Dallas; and Roanoke, Virgina. Sell has also served as a special government employee for the U. S. Department of Labor for 23 years, as well as chairman of the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.View Session
Rowan Steel-Hall COO, SMARTBUILD
Rowan Steel-Hall is a data-driven strategic leader with deep experience in digital, advanced analytics and transformation. As chief operating officer of SMARTBUILD, he applies over two decades of cross-industry expertise to help construction teams adopt practical, field-ready technology. With a background that includes leadership roles with companies such as Adidas and Boston Consulting Group, Steel-Hall combines public and private sector insights to drive scalable growth and real-world impact.View Session
Todd Stevens Vice President, Industrial Construction, MetroPower
Todd Stevens joined MetroPower in 2018 as vice president of industrial construction. He has been instrumental in supporting clients across the country and has taken responsibility of MetroPower operations in Albany, Georgia; Bainbridge, Georgia; and Jacksonville, Florida. Stevens has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry and has established himself as a proven leader in quality control process establishment and employee skill development.View Session
Chad Waite Senior Manager, Channel & Field, Document Crunch
Chad Waite has 15 years of experience in high-growth, B2B SaaS companies, including five years spent in the construction technology space. His rich history in running marketing departments and building partner programs has helped him establish Document Crunch’s industry leading, partner-first approach in the construction space.View Session
Robert Worden Commercial Sales Manager, POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Robert Worden is an insurance expert with more than 30 years of experience. As the sales manager at POWERS Insurance & Risk Management, he is a mentor to his sales team and coaches them to deliver top-notch coverage throughout the countryView Session
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