2019 Spring Conference Highlights

Our Spring Conference was held in beautiful Asheville, NC at the Omni Grove Park Inn.

·         ASSOCIATES COCKTAIL RECEPTION:

Our 2019 Spring Conference was kicked off with our associates cocktail reception. With a stunning view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, attendees networked with fellow industry professionals.

·         PRESENTATIONS:

Building Your Human Capital: Strategies For Building Your Innovative Succession Plan

Award-winning author, keynote speaker and business strategist, Meridith Elliott Powell, inspired and motivated conference attendees with her interactive presentation on succession planning. She discussed what it takes to build a strong talent pipeline, develop future leaders and ignite passion in your team so that you can take your company to the next level.

Innovate Like a Boss!

Russ Young, Senior Consultant at FMI Corporation, shared the best practices of the most innovative companies in the industry. Attendees learned how to create a culture of innovation and what kind of support structure is necessary for innovation.

·         ACTIVITIES:

Tour of the Biltmore Estate

Participants toured “America’s Largest Home^®”, the 1895 French Renaissance castle built by George W. Vanderbilt.  We could not have asked for a better day to visit this national landmark, with breathtaking views.

Golf Tournament

Golfers enjoyed a beautiful day at the Grove Park Golf Course, which was earned nods from Conde Nast Traveler as one of the Top 20 Southern U.S. Golf Resorts.

Tournament Winners:

·         1^st Place – Mathew Yenrick, Johns Manville, Michael Langsdorf, Geo. V. Hamilton, Inc., Rudy Latzlsberger, Rudco Sales, Joshua Murphy, Distribution International

·         2^nd Place – John Leo, Distribution International, Tiffany Gonzalez, Owens Corning, Chris Grando, IAR, Inc.

·         3^rd Place – Louis Walton, Proto Corporation, JD Lile, Vimasco Corporation John DeLillo, ESICA, John DeLillo, Jr., ESICA

·         Closest to the Pin – JD Lile, Vimasco Corporation

·         Longest Drive – Steve Brown, K-Flex

·         CONFERENCE SPONSORS:

Thank you to our 2019 Spring Conference sponsors! It is because of your continued support that we can continue to provide programs of interest to the insulation industry.