October 20-23, 2024*
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Austin, Texas
*Oct 23 is a half day of conference scheduling as well as the dynamic Contractor Connect meetings. These meetings offer contractors the opportunity to meet with the leadership of many of the top commercial painting industry suppliers which facilitates better access, special offers and pricing, and resources they offer to help build their business.
ABOUT THE EVENT
ABOUT THE EVENT
Join us for the fourth-annual CPIA Leadership Conference at the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin! This is a prime opportunity to network, improve your technical
knowledge and share information with your peers. Whether you are already a CPIA member or eager to know more about the association and its many benefits, this is the
event for you. We welcome commercial painting contractors and associated professionals, including architects, engineers, interior designers and asset owners.
Here’s what a few past attendees had to say about the conference:
"I really enjoyed all the speakers and came up with different strategies for our business. It’s been a great experience." — Liz Perez-Lavin, President, Service Contracting Solutions
"Loved the networking — being able to meet companies from around the U.S., hearing about the similar issues they run into and learning from them." — Jeremy Barrett, Project Manager/Estimator, Siegner and Company
"I think the CPIA is the best paint organization out there — by far. My favorite activity was definitely the golf, and the networking was awesome!" — John Chisham, Director, gpac
OMNI BARTON CREEK RESORT & SPA
OMNI BARTON CREEK RESORT & SPA
EXPERIENCE TRUE HOSPITALITY AT A TEXAS HILL COUNTRY RESORT
Tucked into the Austin, Texas Hill Country, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa is the ultimate retreat.
Find your serene escape and a taste of the modern Texas high life on 4,000 acres of enchanting countryside.
Relax at the world-class Mokara Spa or lounge poolside with a refreshing cocktail and scenic hillside views.
Ranked among the best resorts in Texas - Top 5 Resorts in the Southwest Conde Nast Traveler and Top 5 Resorts in Texas Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2022.
PANEL AND ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
PANEL AND ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
Join your peers to talk about the industry’s future, key issues for commercial painting contractors and recommended solutions. This is an opportunity to tap into a wealth of business and technical knowledge.
Sample Topics:
Panel Discussion on Coatings
Advances in Equipment: Robotics & Drones
Overcoming Supply Chain Issues
Growing Your Business: Things to Do & Things to Know
Cultivating Future Leaders
Quality Control and Maximizing Efficiency in Your Workforce
KEYNOTES/GUEST SPEAKERS
KEYNOTES/GUEST SPEAKERS
Hear from experts in business, technology, marketing, sales and more.
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JD Almond is the Senior Vice President with Apple Leasing Commercial Division. With over 30 years of experience in the automotive leasing and sales industry,
I specialize in offering a comprehensive range of vehicle options—whether new, used, leased, or purchased. As the Senior Vice President of Apple Leasing Commercial
Division, my goal is to provide unparalleled value and a seamless vehicle acquisition experience for every client. I believe that true worth is defined by how much
more you give in value than what you take in payment, and this philosophy drives my commitment to exceeding customer expectations. Outside of my professional life,
I am a dedicated family man, married to my amazing wife, Nikki. Together, we have two incredible kids, Madi and Tate (affectionately known as Tater Tot).
Jeff Armstrong is a Senior Vice President and commercial banker at American Community Bank & Trust, specializing in middle-market companies. With over 30
years of experience, he began his career at American National Bank & Trust Co. of Chicago and later led commercial banking teams at Fifth Third Bank. Jeff also
spent 15 years in private credit, focusing on equipment finance and capital markets. He holds an MBA and is a sought-after speaker and panelist for organizations
like the Association for Corporate Growth and the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association. He has also served on the Chicago Board of the Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Foundation since 2021.
Kory Bieg, AIA, is the Founder and Principal of OTA+, an architecture, design and research firm that focuses on advanced digital technologies.
He is also an Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in artificial intelligence, 3D technology and digital
fabrication. Kory chairs the TxA Emerging Design + Technology Conference and co-directs the TEX-FAB Digital Fabrication Alliance. He will speak on the use
of AI in product development and building design, as well as emerging technologies and future trends.
Steve Brook, Director of Sales & Business Development, Abrasives, Inc.
Having spent 36 years in the coatings world selling architectural and industrial coatings for the likes of PPG and ICP, we spoke often about the importance
of surface preparation, and now I have the opportunity to work with some of the very best at Abrasives Incorporated. While we are the producers of Black Magic
coal slag, we are distributors of blasting equipment, spray equipment, parts, consumables and multiple types of abrasive blasting media. We also acquired
Haller-Phillips in West Texas and New Mexico, giving us great access to two of the largest US-based oil fields.
Rocky Cherry is CGO of Cherry Coatings. Born and raised in Dallas, Rocky came to Cherry Coatings in 2009 ready to take Cherry Coatings into a new territory.
He has used his leadership to impact and grow their people. Rocky graduated from University of Oklahoma College with a Degree in Construction Science in 2003. Before
joining Cherry Coatings, Rocky played professional baseball as a pitcher with the following teams: Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox and San Diego Padres.
David Chism is President of A David Creation (ADC), a leading marketing agency for painters in Frederick, Maryland. He is also the second-generation
owner of Chism Bros. Painting in San Diego, California. David has decades of experience in the painting industry, starting as a teenager working with his
father and uncle. He later became the company's chief estimator and led business development and marketing efforts. Additionally, he co-hosts the Commercial
Painting Podcast, where he interviews industry experts on topics like marketing, business growth, and succession planning.
Dwain DeVille, Founder of CEO Ride, is an entrepreneur, author and speaker. Over the years, he has crafted a career coaching top CEOs and organizations,
becoming a sought-after and respected business advisor. His experience covers the spectrum of business, from small enterprises to major corporations,
including the Fortune 100. From intimate mastermind sessions to keynotes at top conferences, Dwain brings his creative approach to topics all those in
business can relate to, from powering performance and empowering the second tier to discovering work-life balance.
Sean Gillespie. I came to Harrison Contracting Company in June 2018 following over 30 years in the paint industry with Glidden, ICI, AKZO Nobel, and PPG.
I've been blessed to work with some phenomenal people across a variety of sales and marketing leadership roles. In this executive leadership role for HCC, I work
to further develop HCC brand image, enhance customer relationships, drive customer retention and develop relevant marketing tools. I love applying my experience
to add value in our company-to-client relationships and also across our industry. My passions include church, family and golf.
Gary Gray is the President and Chief Consultant at ESOP Consulting Group, where he helps business owners develop successful exit strategies and
provide growth opportunities for employees. Previously, he founded and served as CEO of Graydaze Contracting, a national painting and sealant contractor
specializing in the warehouse and manufacturing sectors. Under his leadership, Graydaze grew from a small residential contractor in Tucker, Georgia, to one
of the top five largest painting contractors in the U.S., with offices in Atlanta and Salt Lake City. Sold in 2017 as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, the
company has thrived, generating $120 million in revenue and ranking as the second largest painting contractor in the U.S., as well as one of the
fastest-growing companies in Georgia and on the INC 5000 list. Check out
Commercial Painting magazine (Issue 1, 2024) for more on Gary's career.
Steve Hester A key manager of Hester Painting & Decorating since 1996 and currently President, Steve Hester brings to the helm vision for the future
of the company, as well as finance, legal and marketing knowledge. Steve is a member of the Young President's Organization and is active in Chicagoland's
civic and philanthropic community. Steve earned an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management in 2004. He is Co-Founder of the Commercial
Painting Industry Association.
Aaron Hockel, a contractor marketing expert, is a partner and vice president at AltaVista Strategic Partners. For over a decade, Aaron and the
AltaVista team have worked with commercial painting contractors to grow and scale their repaint business using targeted marketing and digital advertising
campaigns. His speaking experience includes the International Roof Expo, International Sign Expo, and IFMA's World Workplace Convention among others.
Chris Kiefer is an engineer, entrepreneur, and thought leader. In 2013, he founded SkEye Media, a leading medical marketing agency, and later
launched Boolean Review, the highest-converting Google review software in the market. In 2022, he created Boolean Automation to provide no-code automation
solutions for residential and commercial painting companies. He also hosts the Pursuit of Purpose podcast, where he interviews successful entrepreneurs and
inspiring individuals from around the world.
Scott Lollar is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the painting industry, including 20 years as the owner of his own
successful company. For the past decade, he has focused on helping other businesses scale, driving rapid growth and enhancing operational efficiency. With
extensive knowledge in all facets of business management, including overseeing multi-million dollar operations, Scott excels at identifying and addressing
areas of weakness for business owners. He specializes in assisting companies aiming to surpass the $1,000,000 revenue milestone and achieve sustained success.
Johnny Maghzal is the Head of Growth at Togal.AI, where he helps customers maximize the benefits of the company's innovative takeoff software.
Previously, he served as Head of Product Development, managing the software's daily development needs. Johnny holds a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering,
a master's in Industrial Engineering and an MBA. With nearly a decade of experience in the construction industry, he is an estimating expert. Before
relocating from his home in Lebanon to the U.S., Johnny worked for the largest specialized engineering solutions firm in the Middle East and joined the
pre-construction department of a major general contracting company while pursuing his MBA.
Jann Maxwell earned an architecture degree that paved the way for his jump into construction. He has headed up coatings and wallcovering estimating
at several San Francisco Bay Area firms over the last 46 years and has served as Vice President of the Painting & Wallcovering Division at Magnum for the
past 14. Jann splits his time commuting between the company's offices in Northern and Southern California and working remotely from his homes in Phoenix,
Arizona, and Bradenton, Florida
Jim McBrayer began his career in outside sales at PPG Industries, where he achieved notable success by securing the largest account in the company's
history. He eventually became Sales Director, overseeing 150 sales representatives and several Regional Sales Managers, and was appointed to PPG's Sales
Leadership Team. After 21 years with PPG, he left in 2009 to pursue his passion for helping others improve their sales effectiveness by launching his own
sales training company, with PPG as his first client.
Aaron Moore is the Founder and President of PPD Painting. Under his leadership, the company has made the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list six
times and received Inc.'s Hire Power Award. He is also a co-founder of the Commercial Painting Industry Association and co-host of the Commercial Painting
Podcast. Aaron's insights are featured in publications such as
Inc., American Paint Contractor, inPaint, Commercial Painting, and
CoatingsPro magazines.
He lives in Bozeman, Montana, with his family.
Kevin Nolan founded Nolan Painting in 1979, growing it into one of the largest and most successful employee-based painting companies in the nation.
He is the author of
Organizational Muscle, published in 2023, which introduces a business operating system designed to optimize knowledge and activities for
lasting organizational success. In addition to his professional achievements, Kevin is an Ironman and endurance athlete, with a notable accomplishment of
running a marathon in each of the 50 states.
Brian O'Malley. As an adventurer, author and award-winning photographer, O'Malley has done what others have only dreamed of. His journeys across the
globe have taken him from the slopes of Mt. Everest to the jungles of Africa. His diverse career roles have included mountain guide, Everest climber,
paramedic firefighter, police officer, SWAT team member, urban rescue specialist, mountain rescue lead, paragliding pilot, wish grantor for the Make-A-Wish
Foundation, and Three Principles Practitioner.
Now, as an executive coach, corporate thought leader and popular speaker, he helps entrepreneurs learn how to take risks wisely, build courage and achieve their potential.
Matt Orme began working manual labor jobs in junior high and high school, gaining valuable experience on a blueberry farm, with a small general
contractor and in hardwood flooring and painting. After college, he taught and coached basketball and soccer at a private school, painting during the summers
to support his family. This experience allowed his to learn from skilled craftsmen, eventually leading to a full-time painting career and roles as an
estimator and project manager. Over the next 20 years, he worked for two paint and wall covering companies in Southeast Pennsylvania, managing projects
ranging from $1,000 to $1,000,000.
Elizabeth Perez-Lavin is the President of Service Contracting Solutions, where she leads strategy, performance, and financial operations. Her
motivation and ambition stem from her life experiences and a strong commitment to leadership, growth, and continuous improvement. She actively shares
these values with her team and business partners. Check out
Commercial Painting magazine (Issue 2, 2021) for an interview with Liz.
Brion D. Palmer is CEO of Technology Publishing Company (TPC), the business-to-business media company that has served paint and coatings
industry professionals since 1984. In 2020, TPC established a partnership with the CPIA and closely works with the association on its quarterly magazine,
Commercial Painting, its monthly e-newsletter, the CPIA Leadership Conference, the CPIA Executive Member Retreat, membership recruitment and
various operational disciplines. Since the partnership's formation, Brion and his team have been pleased to see, firsthand, the growth and success of the CPIA.
Andy Roe began his career painting residential homes in Boise in the 1990s. In 2000, he moved to Hawaii to start Roe Painting, managing crews on
Kauai and Oahu. He returned to Idaho in 2005 to expand Roe Painting in the Treasure Valley, and by 2010, the company had grown to include Northern Nevada.
With 25 years of industry experience, Andy has handled major commercial renovations, new residential builds, and the day-to-day operations of Roe Painting.
As CEO, he focuses on supporting the administration team in the company's Boise office but occasionally flies his Cessna to job sites throughout Southern
Idaho and Northern Nevada. Andy's vision is to transition Roe Painting into an employee-owned company.
Sam Scaturro is the President and Owner of Alpine Painting & Sandblasting Contractors, Alpine Specialty Flooring, and Alpine Welding and Fabrication.
As a second-generation Owner, he brings a wealth of experience to the family business. Sam also serves as the Immediate Past Chairman of the Board for the
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), where he contributes to advancing industry standards and best practices.
Ian Siegner is the owner of Siegner and Company Commercial Painting, a family business with deep roots in the industry. He began his journey in
painting as a teenager, mastering various entry-level tasks, then gained valuable experience working in paint stores. Ian earned a bachelor's degree in
Environmental Sciences from the University of Oregon, which equipped him with innovative insights into business and technology. Upon taking over the family
business, Ian implemented changes in estimating, project management, and field operations to enhance efficiency and sustainability. He is committed to
maintaining the trust and stability established by his parents while pursuing new opportunities for growth and excellence in commercial painting. Check
out
Commercial Painting magazine (Issue 2, 2024) for more on Ian's career.
Mike Stanley's responsibilities as Executive Director of the CPIA include member and industry partner discovery and recruitment, peer group
development and facilitating, as well as creating and managing all assets and tools that define the CPIA community and return value for the association
membership. In past, he served as Publisher and Chief Executive for various magazines focused on commercial interior design and architecture, including a
role as Publishing Director for the American Society of Interior Designers magazine. Mike has spoken at numerous conferences and contributed expert content
to industry publications. He resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Kathleen Steele is a visionary leader and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in corporate strategy, branding, marketing, and technology.
As CEO of Red Caffeine, a growth consultancy, she helps mid-market companies in manufacturing, technology, professional services, and education develop
effective strategies. Kathleen has advised executives on launching new products, enhancing brand perception, and improving human capital strategies. She is
also a recognized speaker and author, with accolades including the Inc. 5000, Enterprising Woman of the Year, and the James Tyree Emerging Business
Leadership Award.
Brian Struble is originally from Bradenton, Florida, where he began painting with his father during high school. After taking over the family business,
he specialized in new residential and commercial painting. He holds a BS in management from the University of South Florida and an MBA from Liberty University.
At Sherwin-Williams, he held various management and marketing roles, developed internal sales training programs and contributed to the launch of the Pro+ app.
He later purchased Shaver Painting and Decorating, transforming the company into a thriving business. With his wife, Karina, and management team, he is focused
on expanding both the commercial and residential divisions. Passionate about mentoring, Brian also coaches painting business owners on team building, business
systems and integrating commercial painting into their product mix with Scott and Rick at Consulting 4 Contractors.
October 20-23, 2024*
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Austin, Texas
*Oct 23 is a half day of conference scheduling as well as the dynamic Contractor Connect meetings. These meetings offer contractors the opportunity to meet with the leadership of many of the top commercial painting industry suppliers which facilitates better access, special offers and pricing, and resources they offer to help build their business.
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TPC CONNECT: COMMERCIAL PAINTING
TPC CONNECT: COMMERCIAL PAINTING
In addition to attending the conference’s recreational and educational events, a selection of senior decision-makers from commercial contracting companies and C-suite
executives from industry suppliers will be invited to attend TPC Connect: Commercial Painting, an exclusive hosted buyer event.
Co-located with the CPIA conference at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, the Connect event’s pre-scheduled, private one-on-one meetings and related activities will take place throughout the event.
Steve Hester, CPIA Co-Founder and President of
Hester Painting & Decorating, is also a member of the Young President’s Organization and active in Chicagoland’s civic and philanthropic community. In addition to
finance, legal and marketing know-how, Hester brings to The CPIA a vision for the future, based on the association’s goals for advancing the industry and its core values.
Aaron Moore, CPIA Co-Founder and Owner of
Precision Painting & Decorating (PPD), Bellwood, Illinois, is passionate about
entrepreneurship, values-driven leadership, family, community, the outdoors and golf ... not necessarily in that order. His company has been a recipient of the Inc. 5000 Award for the
Fastest Growing Private Companies in the U.S. Moore also sits on numerous boards and is dedicated to supporting the commercial painting industry through his work with members of the CPIA.
Mike Stanley, CPIA Executive Director, comes to the association with a significant career in media, trade shows, events, research, and association management.
Mike was the Publisher and Chief Executive of a number of magazines and brands that focused on commercial interior design and architecture
and also was named Publishing Director of the American Society of Interior Designers magazine.
