About the Resort

Group Activities

Planned Discussions

2022 Event Speakers

Rates

Conference Hosts

Sponsorships

Contractor Connect

Videos

About the Resort

Group Activities

Planned Discussions

2022 Event Speakers

Rates

Conference Hosts

Sponsorships

Contractor Connect

Videos

Join us for the second annual CPIA Leadership Conference, a prime opportunity to network, improve your technical knowledge and share information with your peers — all in a gorgeous resort setting. 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

A truly unique experience, the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa is situated in Henderson, a short drive from the energy of the Las Vegas Strip, but offers an atmosphere of tranquility that feels a world away. Check out the photos and see why visitors look forward to coming back time and time again.

In addition to educational sessions, meals and evening receptions, several recreational activities offer the chance to relax, build relationships and enjoy this beautiful space:

Enjoy Lakeside Golfing on an Award-Winning Course
Reflection Bay Golf Club is located in the luxurious high-end resort residential community of Lake Las Vegas. Created in 1998, Reflection Bay Golf Club is designated as a prestigious Jack Nicklaus Signature Design course, the only such course located in the state of Nevada. Reflection Bay has hosted the Wendy’s 3 Tour Challenge PGA event several times and has been the recipient of some of the most sought-after awards by industry magazines including Golf Magazine and Golf Digest.

See the Awe-Inspiring Grand Canyon by Helicopter
Get a spectacular bird’s-eye view of the Grand Canyon during a premium helicopter tour, courtesy of our friends at Sherwin-Williams. Participants will be flown over the site and then descend to the canyon floor, where we’ll celebrate our journey with a toast. The tour can accommodate up to 96 contractor members — first come, first served — so register now.

Tour the Colossal Hoover Dam and Its Surroundings
A bucket-list destination for history buffs, the Hoover Dam is a modern engineering wonder, prized as a symbol of American ingenuity. On the desert drive to the 726-foot-tall structure, you’ll relax in reclining captain seats and air-conditioned comfort, taking in the views through oversized windows and learning about the dam and its surroundings from an expert guide. On site, the dam’s massive exterior will take your breath away.

BONUS DAY, October 14: Experience the Wolf Creek Golf Course
Stay for a very special outing to Wolf Creek Golf Club, less than an hour away in Mesquite, Nevada. Check out the video to see its jaw-dropping views and beautiful fairways. The course is sculpted into an extreme desert mountain landscape and dotted with unexpected water features. You don’t have to be a low handicapper to enjoy this world-class experience. Participation is very limited, so sign up early.

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

Hear from experts in business, technology, marketing, sales and more. Watch this space for added presenters.

Kevin J. Brown is Technical Director for the Commercial Services Group for KTA-Tator Inc., where he develops and implements maintenance programs for commercial clients with architectural/commercial problems related to paint failures. He holds a Certified XL Tribometrist (CXLT), NACE Level 2 coating inspector certification and Registered Roof Observer (RRO) certification. Kevin has a BS degree and MBA from Gardner-Webb University. He also has attended several seminars at World of Concrete, SSPC and PACE on floor restoration and coating systems. Kevin has more than 20 years of experience in the field of retail facility management, overseeing building maintenance and preventative maintenance programs for more than 1,700 stores including facility repaints, floor coating replacement and long-range budget planning.
Dwain DeVille is an entrepreneur, author and speaker. Over the years, DeVille has crafted a career coaching top CEOs and organizations, becoming one of the most sought-after and respected business advisors. His experience covers the spectrum of business, from small enterprises to major corporations, including the Fortune 100. Recently, he joined the CPIA as a Leadership Peer Group facilitator. 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 truly discovering work-life balance.
Connor Fields is a three-time Olympian and the only American athlete to receive an Olympic Gold Medal for BMX Racing. Known for his many accomplishments in professional sports, he is a recognized inspirational speaker and performance strategist. He will share lessons learned throughout his 20-year racing career with highlights that include competing in more than 25 countries and representing the U.S. over 50 times at global sporting events. Fields will discuss his experience with branding strategy, marketing campaigns, product development, high-pressure team environments and more.
Aaron Hockel is a contractor marketing expert and Partner and Vice President at AltaVista Strategic Partners. For more than 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.
Ricky Houghton is a seasoned computer scientist with a focus on machine learning, computer vision and robotics. While a system scientist at Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science, he was research and big idea focused. It was here he discovered the value of creative problem solving and grit. His passion for robotics and respect for the discipline required to do things well was born at CMU while working on a lethal military robotics platform. He has worked with and developed technologies for self-driving car companies, DARPA/DOD/Military projects and very large/complex machine learning systems deployed at US intelligence agencies. He holds several patents in the wireless and robotics space. He was cofounder of IAM Robotics, a logistic robotics company and most recently, cofounder of Finish Robotics, a construction robotics company.
Jim McBrayer is CEO of McBrayer & Associates, helping owners and key executives of mid-sized companies in construction segments reach their vision of growth. Jim started his career in outside sales for PPG Industries, and his claim to fame as a salesperson is selling the largest account in the company’s history. After rising to Sales Director, responsible for 150 sales representatives and a dozen Regional Sales Managers, he was appointed to PPG’s Sales Leadership Team. Then, after 21 years (in 2009), he left PPG to pursue his passion for helping entrepreneurs reach their next level of revenue. McBrayer & Associates provides consulting, coaching and sales training. His first customer was his former employer, PPG.
Annie Newton is the founder of ProfitWorks. Her 20 years of experience as a Controller of a multi-location commercial and residential painting company developed her passion for operations and profit. ProfitWorks primarily serves commercial painting contractors with modern staffing solutions.
Cory B. Tanner is an entrepreneur and founded and sold a very successful solar energy company. He is President of Exit IQ and Moreton Business Solutions, a Registered Securities Representative, Life Insurance Specialist and Exit Planning Strategist. He is co-founder of The Optimum Exit Plan, which helps middle market business owners design and execute successful transfers of ownership. Exit IQ provides comprehensive exit planning for internal transfers, outside third-party sales and Employee Stock Ownership Plans. Moreton Business Solutions is a Registered Investment Advisor and life insurance agency and provides investment management and wealth building strategies to business owners.
Richard H. Tanner is an entrepreneur and has founded four successful businesses in the health care, vocational education, restaurant and financial services industries. He is currently CEO of Exit IQ and Moreton Business Solutions, a Certified Financial Planner, Registered Securities Principal and Exit Planning Strategist. Previously he was Regional Director of Wealth & Private Client Services for three national commercial banks serving privately held business owners. He has assisted privately owned business owners implement wealth management, estate planning and executive compensation plans for more than 25 years and has specialized in exit planning for the last 15 years.

STANDARD [ST]

CPIA Executive Member

First Delegate:
$799 [ST]

Each Additional Employee:
$999 [ST]

CPIA Contractor Member

First Delegate:
$999 [ST]

Each Additional Employee:
$999 [ST]

Non-Member Contractor
(Non-member price includes first-year membership in the CPIA)

First Delegate:
$1999 [ST]

Each Additional Employee:
$1599 [ST]

CPIA Supplier Member

First Delegate:
$999 [ST]

Each Additional Employee:
$999 [ST]

Allied Service Provider or Consultant

First Delegate:
$1999 [ST]

Each Additional Employee:
$1999 [ST]

Event Sponsor

First Delegate:
$599 [ST]

Each Additional Employee:
$999 [ST]

Asset Owner, Facility Manager

$599 [ST]

Spouse or Significant Other
(Does not include conference presentations and meetings)

$699 [ST]

A la Carte (limited registration: first come, first served)

Oct. 10: Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour

$0 [ST]

(Max. 96 participants: Executive/Contractor Members, Non-Members & their Spouses/S.O.s)

Oct. 11: Golf

$250 [ST]

Golf Club Rental

$50 [ST]

(Max. 36 participants)

Bonus Day, Oct. 14: Golf

$230 [ST]

Golf Club Rental

$70 [ST]

(Max. 16 participants)

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.
Brion D. Palmer is CEO of Technology Publishing Company, the business-to-business media organization that has served paint and coatings industry professionals since 1984. In addition to overseeing the company’s publishing and lead-generation businesses, he introduced the annual hosted buyer event, Contractor Connect, now four years strong. Last October, he welcomed invitees to the first commercial-only Contractor Connect, held in tandem with the CPIA Leadership Conference.

SPONSORSHIPS

Sponsorships are still available. See updated opportunities here.

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

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 Commercial Contractor Connect, an exclusive hosted buyer event. Co-located with the CPIA conference at The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa, the Connect event’s pre-scheduled, private one-on-one meetings and related activities will take place October 10-13.