About the Event This intensive 3½ day program features a faculty of top industry experts. Enrollment is limited , guaranteeing individual participation with a small group of talented, motivated peers.
Why Attend? You will...
Participate in a total involvement learning experience and receive an in-depth study of the issues and problems facing management in the sheet metal industry. Learn how to run a sheet metal company by focusing on the financial and administrative areas. Learn from top-name industry experts in the industry. Sessions include lectures, group activities, and case study work. Participate in group discussions to apply what you know and share your thoughts with others in the class. The Westin Tempe
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EVENT DETAILS
LOCATION: Tempe, Arizona
EVENT TYPE: Educational Program
Schedule at a Glance
All Days
Mar 23
Mar 24
Mar 25
Mar 26
March 23, 2026
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast and Registration
7:30 a.m.
Welcome – SMACNA President Todd Hill
8:00 a.m.
Overview and Introductions
8:30 a.m.
Creating a Championship Culture – Frank Favaro
12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
Effective Communication – Kevin Dougherty
3:30 p.m.
Time Management – Kevin Dougherty
5:30 p.m.
Wrap-Up and Homework Assignment
March 24, 2026
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast and Case Study Discussion
8:00 a.m.
Financial Management - Matt Waller
11:30 a.m.
Surety Issues – Chad Rice
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Productivity - Rick Reese
5:00 p.m.
Wrap-Up and Homework Assignment
March 25, 2026
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast and Case Study Discussion - Day 3
8:00 a.m.
NME: Decision-Making Framework - Mounir El Asmar
11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Business Negotiations - Stephane Mc Shane
4:30 p.m.
Wrap-Up and Homework Assignment - Day 3
March 26, 2026
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast and Case Study Discussion - Day 4
8:00 a.m.
Technology/Tech Stack Strategies – Jonathan Marsh
9:30 a.m.
Chief Technology Officer Role – Jonathan Marsh
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Action Plan – Erykka Thompson
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast and Registration
7:30 a.m.
Welcome – SMACNA President Todd Hill
8:00 a.m.
Overview and Introductions
8:30 a.m.
Creating a Championship Culture – Frank Favaro
12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
Effective Communication – Kevin Dougherty
3:30 p.m.
Time Management – Kevin Dougherty
5:30 p.m.
Wrap-Up and Homework Assignment
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast and Case Study Discussion
8:00 a.m.
Financial Management - Matt Waller
11:30 a.m.
Surety Issues – Chad Rice
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Productivity - Rick Reese
5:00 p.m.
Wrap-Up and Homework Assignment
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast and Case Study Discussion - Day 3
8:00 a.m.
NME: Decision-Making Framework - Mounir El Asmar
11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Business Negotiations - Stephane Mc Shane
4:30 p.m.
Wrap-Up and Homework Assignment - Day 3
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast and Case Study Discussion - Day 4
8:00 a.m.
Technology/Tech Stack Strategies – Jonathan Marsh
9:30 a.m.
Chief Technology Officer Role – Jonathan Marsh
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Action Plan – Erykka Thompson
Contact Us
SMACNA National Headquarters
4201 Lafayette Center Drive
Chantilly, Virginia 20151
Tel: (703) 803-2980
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