Monday, September 9th
11:00 AM
Arrival & Event Check-in
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
K&B Alliance Kickoff & Breakout
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
KBx Kickoff & Breakout
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Traffic Safety Solutions Breakout
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Home Solutions and MultiFamily Solutions Breakout
1:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Exterior Contractor Alliance Breakout
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
SupplyConnect (K&B Alliance Only)
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
SupplyConnect (KBx and K&B Alliance Only)
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
KBx Advisory Board & NextGen Meet & Greet
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Meet & Greet (ALL)
3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Welcome Session with Keynote Ret. Lt. Col. Scott Mann (All Members, Suppliers, Spouses & Guests)
Nobody Is Coming to Save You: A Green Beret’s Guide to Leadership and Getting Big Sh*t Done.
During these times when distraction, division, and mistrust are all around us, the paramount skill in life and business is to connect deeply with others. It’s a skill leadership expert and retired Green Beret Scott Mann mastered on the rooftops of Afghanistan as he worked to rally Afghan villagers to overcome a common enemy. But human connection among corporate leaders is degrading while isolation continues to increase, leaving vast amounts of value on the table.
In this keynote, Mann explores the secrets for how leaders can bridge seemingly insurmountable trust gaps and emotionally charged conversations to foster genuine rapport with their people in order to win support, build consensus, and mobilize them to action for strategic outcomes. Sharing candid and compelling reflections from a career in special ops and subsequent experiences in civilian life, such as leading the headline-grabbing Operation Pineapple Express rescue mission, Mann emphasizes that these strategies transcend the do-or-die contexts of the battlefield. They resonate with anyone answering the call to shoulder the responsibility of getting big sh*t done when nobody else is coming to save you. Armed with the unique knowledge of the human operating system and the interpersonal tools from his own experiences in low-trust, high-stakes environments, leaders will be inspired to build their teams on unbreakable foundations of trust, connection, and authenticity — because what works in life and death, works even better in life and business.
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Scott Mann
U.S. Army Green Beret (Ret.), Pineapple Express Mission Leader, Rooftop Leadership Expert
Described as the “Warrior Storyteller,” retired Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann is a former U.S. Army Green Beret who specialized in unconventional, high-impact special operations missions in do-or-die environments all over the globe. In a distinguished 23-year military career, Lt. Col. Mann operated at the highest levels of the Special Operations Community and has been widely recognized for his successful leadership of teams in complex situations. He grabbed global headlines when, alongside fellow Green Beret veterans and other volunteers, he led “Pineapple Express” — a grassroots leadership campaign using Rooftop Human Connection Skills to honor a promise and save more than 1,000 Afghans from a life-threatening situation amid the chaos of America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. He brings an innovative approach to problem solving — one that has empowered people from all walks of life to get surrounded on purpose to achieve something much greater than themselves. Following his military service, Lt. Col. Mann founded Rooftop Leadership, a professional training and coaching program designed to help high-performing, servant leaders forge deeper connections with the people they serve to create more powerful outcomes in business and life.
Exclusively represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau, Lt. Col. Mann draws from his heart-pounding, fast-moving Army career to bring Green Beret principles of leadership and rapport-building to organizations in any industry. Having mastered the art of problem solving in places where trust was absent, conflict was rampant, and he had to rely on his head and heart to create connections in war-torn communities, he provides an outline for how today’s leaders can make better human connections in high-stakes, low-trust environments. Tapping into his dynamic storytelling ability, he captivates audiences with lessons learned leading critical combat missions and demonstrates transformative relationship-building techniques and decision-making skills that are key to establishing high-trust organizations.
In more than two decades serving the Special Ops Community, including 18 years as a Green Beret, Lt. Col. Mann led pivotal stability missions in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Panama, and Afghanistan. Lt. Col. Mann is the author of Leading Through Chaos and the New York Times bestseller Operation Pineapple Express, which details the story of the dangerous rescue mission of several hundred of our allies in Afghanistan. He is also the founder of Task Force Pineapple, a nonprofit organization that provides safe passage of our Afghan allies away from unstable environments and supports them in relocating and resettling to the U.S. In a similar vein, he is the founder of The Heroes Journey, a non-profit which provides warriors, first responders, and their families an outlet to share their stories as a way to heal and transition home from service. Lt. Col. Mann has advocated on behalf of our troops and Afghan allies in front of Congress and on national media outlets, including CNN, Fox, and ABC. In addition to his speaking, Lt. Col. Mann channels his captivating storytelling as a playwright and actor in Last Out, his recent play-brought-to-film illustrating the unforeseen costs of war on our veterans — available on Amazon Prime.
5:30 PM – 6:20 PM
No Child Hungry Give Back Event
You can find more information here.
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
SupplyConnect (ALL)
Spouse/Guest Dinner at Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Bar
We have an unforgettable night planned for your spouses and guests: dinner, drinks and dueling pianos at the famous Bobby McKeys, the D.C. area’s best dueling piano show. Their world-class piano players will take requests and can play it all – from Beyoncé to Garth Brooks and Meatloaf to Queen.
The venue is just a two-minute walk from the hotel.
Tuesday, September 10th
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Fitness Event
Hosted by Candace Munson + FEI Staff
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Friends of Bill
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
General Session
Learning Academy Sessions: Round 1
Economic Outlook: What’s Actually Happening in the Housing Market [Maryland Ballroom A/C]
Ali Wolf
In this session, we’ll explore what recent events and longer-term trends mean for the future of the homebuilding industry and wider economy. Zonda’s Chief Economist will decode the latest data on the housing market, deep-dive into the regional differences, and parse out the varying market views of today’s buyers and sellers.
WHO: Home Solutions, MultiFamily Solutions, KBx, K&B Alliance, Exterior Contractor Alliance
ROLE: Owner/CEO, CFO, Sales/Marketing, Operations
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Ali Wolf
Chief Economist, Zonda
Ali Wolf is the Chief Economist for Zonda, the largest new home construction data company in North America. As head of the Economics Department, Ali manages and analyzes the content for Zonda, runs special research projects, strategizes with the nation’s largest homebuilders, and presents nationwide covering topics across the housing market and wider economy.
Ali is the creator of Zonda’s proprietary indices, including the New Home Pending Sales Index and the New Home Lot Supply Index. Ali has focused much of her career on understanding prior recessions and led the charge on ‘Millennials discussing Millennials’ in the homebuilding space. Highly regarded as an industry expert, Ali is quoted frequently in national publications including CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Yahoo! Finance, and has also appeared on national and international TV and radio programs such as Bloomberg TV and Marketplace. Further, Ali serves as an advisor to the White House, providing data and insights on the U.S. housing market.
Prior to joining the Zonda team, Ali worked for another consultancy firm and was a researcher for both the Canadian and UK Parliaments. Ali holds a Bachelor’s Degree from The Ohio State University in Economics and a Master’s Degree from the London School of Economics in Real Estate Economics and Finance.
How AI Can Improve Your Business [Maryland B/4/5/6]
Jennifer Apy, Partner & CMO, Chief Outsiders
We will dive into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and hear how businesses are currently utilizing AI solutions to be more efficient and effective by saving time and minimizing costs. AI is even being used to improve customer service, streamline operations, accelerate launch of new products and services, and deliver measurable increases to the bottom line.
This session is designed for FEI members who are eager to harness the power of AI to enhance their business operations and decision-making processes but don’t know where to start. We will cover a wide range of practical applications and best practices, ensuring you leave with actionable insights and strategies.
5 questions about AI:
- My company uses AI to increase productivity
- My company use AI to improve customer service & satisfaction
- My company uses AI to improve our products and services
- My company uses AI to make better decisions
- My company’s use of AI has measurable impacts on the bottom line
WHO: Home Solutions, MultiFamily Solutions, KBx, K&B Alliance, Exterior Contractor Alliance, Traffic Safety Solutions
ROLE: Owner/CEO, CFO, Sales/Marketing, Operations
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Jennifer Apy
Partner & CMO, Chief Outsiders
With a keen focus on driving ROI and shareholder value, Jennifer helps companies accelerate business growth and harness the power of technology and AI to achieve greater productivity and effective lead generation. A 30-year marketing veteran, she cultivates key customer and market insights to guide efficient marketing and customer-centric digital demand generation for a broad range of B2B and B2C companies from Fortune 500 to startups. While driving top-line business results, Jennifer tests and scales new initiatives to formulate a cost-effective marketing mix, and mentors cross-functional, global teams to success.
TRENDSPOTTING: Design Forecasts for 2025 and Beyond [Maryland 1/2/3]
Nicole Mackey, Kitchen & Bath Channel Manager, Cosentino – North America
See and hear what designers around the world are anticipating for K&B Design.
WHO: Home Solutions, KBx, K&B Alliance
ROLE: CEO, Owner, Sales/Marketing, Design Center Manager
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Nicole Mackey
Kitchen & Bath Channel Manager – North America – Cosentino
Nicole Mackey joined Cosentino in 2017 as Supervisor of Training and Development for North America. In 2021 she joined the Kitchen & Bath Segment as Channel Manager for North America where she is accountable for over 100 Account Managers and nearly 20000 fabrication and retail customers. In her past lives, Nicole has always been involved in building and managing teams – including 10 years in Corporate Education and 15 in the Wine and Spirits Industry.
Learning Academy Sessions: Round 2
Talent Optimization with the Predictive Index [Maryland 1/2/3]
Amy Leslie, CEO, Perspective Consulting
A series intended to teach talent optimization to leaders, including Predictive Index (PI) basics, boosting self-awareness with PI, leadership thrive zones, situational leadership, motivating others, difficult conversations, hiring with data and boosting employee engagement.
WHO: Home Solutions, MultiFamily Solutions, KBx, K&B Alliance, Exterior Contractor Alliance, Traffic Safety Solutions
ROLE: Owner/CEO, Sales/Marketing, Operations, Human Resources
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Amy Leslie
CEO, Perspective Consulting
Amy Leslie is CEO of Perspective Consulting, a talent optimization firm, and a Premier Certified Partner of the Predictive Index. Amy has 2 decades of experience building, leading and turning around teams inside environments ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. She has run business units with P&L responsibility.
Amy and her team help build great organizational cultures and inspiring leaders. She believes organizations who are intentional and strategic in the way they build teams, hire people, and lead them are more successful at achieving their goals and have happier humans at work!
The Last Mile [Chesapeake D/E/F]
Chris McKee, Independent Consultant
During this session, Chris McKee will be discussing the impact professional, and successful project fulfillment has on customer satisfaction and likelihood to refer and recommend. Chris will be discussing the customer mindset, their anxiety arch, and ways to turn them into a satisfied customer and raving fan. In addition, Chris will be discussing the “installation crisis” and introduce the concept of the “Installer Customer” and the find, win, keep process. Lastly, Chris will discuss the power of turning your installation department into a highly defined, structured and brandable business.
WHO: Home Solutions, MultiFamily Solutions, KBx, K&B Alliance, Exterior Contractor Alliance, Traffic Safety Solutions
ROLE: Owner/CEO, CFO, Sales/Marketing, Operations, Design Center Managers
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Chris McKee
Independent Consultant
Chris McKee is a thirty plus year veteran of the building materials and installation services industries. Chris has held leadership roles with companies such as Shaw Industries, The Home Depot, and National Installation Solutions. Chris’s career began in manufacturing; however, he has been focused on installation services and fulfillment for the past twenty years. During this time Chris has done extensive work within the builder, multi-family, commercial and residential replacement space, working with flooring, countertops, roofing, siding, windows and other residential services. Additionally, Chris has served as a Board Director for Foss Manufacturing, Foss Floors, Indiana Limestone and QEP. Currently Chris is an independent consultant as well as an Operating Advisor to several private equity firms. Chris is a graduate of Georgia Tech and resides in the Atlanta area.
The Future of AI and Successfully Leveraging It in Your Organization [Maryland B/4/5/6]
Jeff Collamore, CEO, 11Eleven Consulting
Ian Jaffrey, CEO and Co-Founder of Skipp
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at a rapid pace, its potential to transform industries and drive innovation is undeniable. This breakout session explores the future of AI, offering insights into the latest advancements, trends, and how organizations can successfully harness its power to achieve strategic goals.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the future landscape of AI, learn practical strategies for integrating AI into your organization, and equip your organization with the knowledge to stay ahead in the AI-driven future, particularly as it relates to project management, home remodeling and design customization.
This engaging and insightful session will also feature a live AI demo, specifically as it relates to home renovation.
WHO: Home Solutions, MultiFamily Solutions, KBx, K&B Alliance, Exterior Contractor Alliance
ROLE: Owner/CEO, CFO, Sales/Marketing, Operations, Design Center Managers
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Jeff Collamore
CEO, 11Eleven Consulting
Jeff Collamore is an accomplished entrepreneur and senior executive with over 20 years of experience in the home building industry, specializing in the kitchen and bath space. In 2001, Jeff founded Cabinetry Showcase and Showcase Remodeling in Colorado, which he sold in 2011. Following the sale of those businesses, Jeff became the owner-partner and CEO of Kitchen Art and led his company to become an industry trailblazer, renowned for expansion, innovation, and exceptional customer service. He sold Kitchen Art to Ferguson Enterprises in 2019.
His creative vision and attention to detail through technology-based process driven leadership have led to numerous industry accolades and awards. His expertise in mergers and acquisitions, business process re-engineering, and leadership development has transformed numerous companies and enhanced the lives of countless industry leaders. Jeff is currently the owner of 11Eleven Consulting, LLC which is a new age ventures-based company that incorporates Artificial Intelligence driven business solutions that catalyze growth and enhance profitability while fostering a culture of excellence within companies. He is passionate about innovation and continually seeks out new ways to improve the new construction and home renovation process. Jeff serves on several boards and is an active member of various industry associations. In his free time, he enjoys snowboarding, time with family, mentoring young professionals and contributing to community development projects.
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Ian Jaffrey
CEO and Co-Founder of Skipp
Ian Jaffrey is the CEO and Co-Founder of Skipp, an AI-focused company specializing in residential renovations and construction. Ian oversees the development of solutions that automate the pre-construction process, providing visibility and efficiency that traditionally require weeks or months of manual work.
Skipp offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to address the pre-construction process from start to finish, creating advanced design technology for the industry. This empowers homeowners and professionals alike to visualize and execute renovation projects with precision and ease.
Prior to founding Skipp, Ian was a Co-founder of Wade & Wendy, a VC-backed AI company in the HR and recruiting space. With over 15 years of experience in developing technical products, Ian has held leadership roles at American Express and began his career with Deloitte.
Communication Masterclass: Adapt Your Thinking To Win With Everyone [Maryland Ballroom A/C]
Mo Bunnell, CEO & Founder, Bunnell Idea Group
We all know you’ll succeed or fail based on how effectively you communicate. But most people haven’t been taught how to pick up the clues and adapt to how the decision maker wants to buy versus how they’d make the purchase themself. The solution to this is understanding the neuroscience behind the four ways people think and make decisions. Join this dynamic session to learn how to adapt your communications to what others need, so you can win more often and deepen relationships as you do. Whether you’re on sales, marketing, or even internal leadership, you’ll leave this session with communication skills will take your results to the next level.
WHO: Home Solutions, MultiFamily Solutions, KBx, K&B Alliance, Exterior Contractor Alliance, Traffic Safety Solutions
ROLE: Owner/CEO, CFO, Sales/Marketing, Operations, Design Center Managers
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Mo Bunnell
CEO & Founder, Bunnell Idea Group
Mo Bunnell helps complex organizations grow by scaling business development skills across their organizations and creating a growth-oriented culture. He’s the author of Give to Grow, The Snowball System, the host of the podcast Real Relationships Real Revenue, and the founder of Bunnell Idea Group (BIG), who has trained tens of thousands of professionals.
BIG’s clients have used Mo and his team’s GrowBIG® training to give their experts a system for growth that creates deep relationships, gives a comprehensive business development framework and dare we say, is fun to use.
Mo started out his career as an expert himself, passing all the actuarial exams to earn their highest designation: Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. Today, Mo enjoys working with hundreds of clients, including some of the largest, most prestigious service-based organizations.
Mo and his wife of over 30 years, Becky, enjoy spending time with their friends and two adult daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys working out, backpacking, and playing ultimate frisbee at the national and world levels. Becky and Mo live in Atlanta, Georgia, with their four horses, two cats, a dog, a bird, and a miniature donkey, Louie Hamilton.
Lunch
- Home Solutions, MultiFamily Solutions, Exterior Contractor Alliance & Traffic Safety Solutions Members
[Lower Atrium] - KBx and K&B Alliance Members & Suppliers
[Eastern Shore 1/2] - Mel Towey – EOS peer group (companies running on EOS only)
[Chesapeake A/B/C]
Learning Academy Sessions: Round 3
The Art of Responsible Giving & Community Outreach [Maryland 1/2/3]
Peter Horch, President and CEO of Horch Roofing
Involvement in the local community is an important aspect of growing your businesses. ECA member Peter Horch will take us through his journey of both becoming more intrinsically interwined in the communities his company serves and how the shift to focus on a more altruistic approach created a material impact on his bottom line.
Since 2003, Horch Roofing has been Maine’s reliable expert for roofing and gutter replacement and repairs. We serve the communities of coastal Maine including Warren, Portland, South Portland, ME and beyond. Horch Roofing repairs and installs metal roofing, asphalt shingle roofing, EPDM rubber roofing, and seamless gutters for both residential and commercial roofing projects.
Through their Reroof and Recycle program, the company recycles 100% of roofing waste. They deeply engrain recycling and the reduction of waste into the Horch Roofing culture; they recycle not only roofing debris, but also water bottles, soda cans, and paper, metal and all old roofing material.
WHO: Home Solutions, MultiFamily Solutions, KBx, K&B Alliance, Exterior Contractor Alliance, Traffic Safety Solutions
ROLE: Owner/CEO, CFO, Sales/Marketing, Operations, Design Center Managers
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Peter Horch
President and CEO of Horch Roofing
Peter Horch is the President and CEO of Horch Roofing, overseeing its operations in Warren and South Portland, Maine. Since its establishment in 2003, Horch Roofing has become a cornerstone of the Maine community, renowned for its charitable efforts and commitment to roofing excellence.
Under Peter's leadership, Horch Roofing has completed 29 roofing projects for Habitat For Humanity and provided crucial support to organizations like Trekkers and Ronald McDonald houses across the state. Their dedication extends to partnerships with Beacon Building Products, where they install new roofs for deserving veterans through the Beacon of Hope program.
In recognition of their environmental stewardship, Horch Roofing received the IFOB Environmental Leadership award in 2021 and the Governor's Award for Excellence in Business in 2015. Peter Horch's expertise has further translated into pivotal roles within multiple NRCA committees. He serves on the Finance Committee, Gold Circle Awards Committee, MVP Awards Committee, and the University Operations Committee. Notably, the Gold Circle Awards laud exceptional contributions across various roofing categories, encompassing workmanship, innovative solutions, safety preparedness, and performance.
Beyond his influential positions, Peter's leadership and knowledge have proven invaluable to fellow NRCA members. His engagement extends to the role of Chairperson of the Membership Committee, coupled with his dedication to mentoring smaller national roofing companies. His two-decade industry journey has been generously shared, aiding others in enhancing their skills and knowledge.
Peters commitment to education is evident through his various endeavors underscoring Horch Roofing's dedication to fostering trade education and supporting future generations of businessmen and women in the trades.
Leveraging Corporate Tax Credits & Incentives [Chesapeake D/E/F]
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO, Beacon Exit Planning
Joseph Bazzano, COO, Beacon Exit Planning
Beacon Exit Planning has been providing expert advice and comprehensive exit planning solutions for decades. One key element of a properly drafted exit plan is a strong tax minimization strategy.
In this session, you will learn more about two very important tax credits available to contractor business owners – the Research and Development Credit and the Section 179D credit – and will hear from a fellow member, who will share his experience in claiming these credits. Additionally, the presentation will discuss some key elements you should consider for daily tax planning as well as planning for future exit transaction tax strategies.
Joe is a practicing CPA who has spent more than three decades providing business owners with tax and financial reporting and business valuation solutions through his CPA practice. He helps companies identify, plan, and utilize some of the largest federal and state tax incentives available to taxpayers, including how to plan for potential gain exclusions, structuring the exit transaction for best possible tax outcome, examining and consulting on tax efficient entity structure, maximizing annual tax deductions and much more.
Both Kevin and Joe are recognized #1 best-selling authors, industry voices and thought leaders in exit planning and succession in the contracting industry.
WHO: Home Solutions, MultiFamily Solutions, KBx, K&B Alliance, Exterior Contractor Alliance, Traffic Safety Solutions
ROLE: Owner/CEO, CFO, Operations
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Kevin J. Kennedy
Mr. Kennedy is the Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning. He bought and sold a non-family company that transferred to the 4th generation management team. During his tenure, the team grew the company into an ENR “Top 20” Specialty Contractor that has been in business for over 76 years.
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Joseph Bazzano
Mr. Bazzano is the COO of Beacon Exit Planning, a certified public accountant, certified valuation analyst and a certified business exit consultant with over 30 years of experience in public accounting, valuation and exit strategy services companies ranging from $5 to over $400 million. He is a national speaker on exit planning, valuation, taxes, and asset protection that have shown business owners how to increase the value of their businesses by millions of dollars with exponential savings on tax dollars.
Sales Process Masterclass: Design And Create A Better Buying Experience [Maryland B/4/5/6]
Mo Bunnell, CEO & Founder, Bunnell Idea Group
Sales process is important for all of us. Systems will always beat random acts of lunch. But the problem is that selling is focused on us – our products, people and plans. A better approach to selling is to create a valuable and enjoyable buying process. This session begins with the secrets of how Top Performers drive 10x the results of the average, then will guide you through an honest assessment of what you need to do to win more of the high value work you want. Then, you’ll learn what the latest psychological research shows is the optimal customer buy-in process, step by step. You’ll leave with new ideas and a game plan to deepen relationships and win more of the work you want than ever before.
WHO: Home Solutions, MultiFamily Solutions, KBx, K&B Alliance, Exterior Contractor Alliance, Traffic Safety Solutions
ROLE: Owner/CEO, Sales/Marketing, Design Center Managers
View Mo's BIO »
Mo Bunnell
CEO & Founder, Bunnell Idea Group
Mo Bunnell helps complex organizations grow by scaling business development skills across their organizations and creating a growth-oriented culture. He’s the author of Give to Grow, The Snowball System, the host of the podcast Real Relationships Real Revenue, and the founder of Bunnell Idea Group (BIG), who has trained tens of thousands of professionals.
BIG’s clients have used Mo and his team’s GrowBIG® training to give their experts a system for growth that creates deep relationships, gives a comprehensive business development framework and dare we say, is fun to use.
Mo started out his career as an expert himself, passing all the actuarial exams to earn their highest designation: Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. Today, Mo enjoys working with hundreds of clients, including some of the largest, most prestigious service-based organizations.
Mo and his wife of over 30 years, Becky, enjoy spending time with their friends and two adult daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys working out, backpacking, and playing ultimate frisbee at the national and world levels. Becky and Mo live in Atlanta, Georgia, with their four horses, two cats, a dog, a bird, and a miniature donkey, Louie Hamilton.
Culture Trumps Everything [Maryland Ballroom A/C]
Dr. Gustavo
Mediocre or poor-performing employees cost companies billions of dollars each year. Poor performance is usually attributed to an employee’s personality, motivation, and/or skill set. However, within the field of psychology, we’ve learned that context is a better predictor and controller of behavior than individual attributes. Inside an organization, this “context” is what we also refer to as “company culture.” Culture trumps everything, and it must be nourished to flourish.
Learning how to improve company culture is very much like tending to a garden and helping it bloom, versus leaving it unattended or letting pesky intruders ruin it. This is also the difference between working in a business and working on it. Join Dr. Gustavo to work on your business with this experiential presentation or workshop on how to improve your company culture. By the end of the session, your audience will walk out with the inspiration and actionable steps needed to develop a team of goal-oriented, performance-driven, collaborative employees.
WHO: Home Solutions, MultiFamily Solutions, KBx, K&B Alliance, Exterior Contractor Alliance, Traffic Safety Solutions
ROLE: Owner/CEO, CFO, Sales/Marketing, Operations, Design Center Managers
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Dr. Gustavo Grodnitzky
Dr. Gustavo is a leading expert and keynote speaker in the psychology of organizational culture and its impact on people and profits.
After obtaining his Ph.D. in clinical and school psychology, Dr. Gustavo completed postdoctoral programs in both cognitive therapy and forensic psychology before becoming a business consultant. For the last 20+ years, he has helped companies of all sizes — from Global 1000 companies, to small and medium businesses — make concrete, long-lasting culture shifts that directly impact employee performance and profits.
As a professional keynote speaker, Dr. Gustavo has delivered more than 2,500 presentations on topics including corporate culture, emotional intelligence, the multigenerational workforce, and more.
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Division Breakouts (HS, MFS, KBx, K&B Alliance, ECA & TSS)
- HS [Chesapeake D/E/F]
- MFS [Maryland B/4/5/6]
- KBx [Chesapeake G/H/I]
- K&BA [Chesapeake A/B/C]
- ECA [Maryland 1/2/3]
- TSS [Chesapeake J]
Stars & Stripes Lawn Party [Potomac Terrace / Marina Promenade / Town Green / Outdoor Pool & Deck]
There’s no better way to end a workday than with a party. Because we’re a stone’s throw from the nation’s capitol, this year’s event will have an All-American theme and will happen on the lawn at the Gaylord National. It will be another unforgettable evening with southern rock music by the Kurt Thomas Band. Wear your best red, white, and blue attire and enjoy stunning views overlooking the Potomac River and the DC skyline. Don’t miss out on this patriotic celebration filled with music, fun, and spectacular scenery.
Wednesday, September 11th
KBx, K&B Alliance, Exterior Contractor Alliance & Traffic Safety Solutions Member/Supplier Breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Closing Session (All Members, Suppliers, Spouses & Guests)
11:00 AM (Golf)
11:30 AM (River Cruise)
Activities
- Golf, Lake Presidential (11:00 AM shotgun start) [Bus Loop via the Maryland Foyer to Lake Presidential]
Billed as the Mid-Atlantic’s must-play golf course, Lake Presidential Golf Club is not our typical style of course. While this 18-hole, par-72, 7,230-yard layout meanders through heavily wooded terrain and rich, natural expanses, it is not the PGA quality we’ve become so accustomed to. But fear not! FEI Group is going to make this a round of golf you won’t soon forget. - Potomac River Cruise: D.C. Sightseeing Experience [Bus Loop via the Maryland Foyer to National Harbor Pier]
Experience the stunning Washington, DC cityscape from a unique vantage point as you cruise along the Potomac River. Enjoy picturesque views of iconic landmarks such as the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the US Capitol building. While you take in the sights, indulge in a whiskey and wine tasting, featuring a selection of premium spirits and fine wines. Complement your tasting experience with a delicious lunch provided on board, ensuring a delightful and memorable outing on the water. - On Your Own
There is so much to do in National Harbor if you choose to stay in the area. As part of your overnight stay, hotel guests can ride the National Harbor Circulator bus for free. This bus runs daily and can take visitors to MGM, Tanger Outlets and the National Harbor Waterfront. Simply present your room key and enjoy the ride.If you’re feeling more adventurous, D.C. is a stone’s through from the hotel. Gaylord National Resort partners with Old Town Trolley to provide shuttle service to downtown Washington, D.C. and tours of the Capital region. Tickets for all tours can be purchased at the concierge desk at Gaylord National. All tours depart from The Welcome Center in downtown Washington, D.C., except the Monuments by Moonlight tour. Ask the concierge desk for more information.
*Any activity cancellations after September 2 or no shows are subject to a cancellation fee.
6:00 PM
Cherry Blossom Lobby Terrace
Cocktails on the Cherry Blossom Lobby Terrace (Ballroom Level)
The bar is located in the atrium, on the ballroom level. Stop by for a drink or two before you head to dinner.