New Convention Speakers Announced

Educational sessions at the 2022 SMACNA Annual Convention are beginning to take shape, with four accomplished speakers recently added to the schedule.

The 2022 SMACNA Annual Convention, being held from September 11-14, will feature immensely valuable educational content that will cover a wide range of topics presented by some of the most respected speakers in the industry.

Attendees will find tremendous value for their companies when they attend these highly informative presentations by these experts:

DeWayne Ables
DeWayne Ables

DeWayne Ables
As the founder and President of Pioneer iQ, DeWayne Ables equips owners and executives in the construction industry with the necessary skills to develop leaders and build a high-impact company that prospers. DeWayne has developed a unique “Strategic Growth Method” for this generation of Pioneers who are designing and building America. The Pioneer Method equips Owners and Managers of design and construction companies to Develop their Leaders, Build their Business, and Forecast their Markets.

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D.J. Allen
D.J. Allen

D.J. Allen
A Performance & Communication Coach who works with business executives as well as athletes and coaches across the nation, D.J. Allen always encourages his clients to maximize their potential while growing them as leaders. Allen is the founder of Xs & Os of Success – a leadership, organizational and professional development company which uses the platform of sports and its teachings to help individuals and teams maximize their potential in business and life.

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Eric Anderton
Eric Anderton

Eric Anderton
An accomplished construction industry executive, leadership advisor, strategic facilitator, and keynote speaker, Eric Anderton boasts an impressive background that includes 25 years of public speaking, small group facilitation, and one-on-one mentoring experience. Eric helps construction industry firms tackle what he says are the biggest hurdles facing today’s leaders: clarifying their business purpose and values, building strategic plans, developing their best people over the long-term, systematically innovating through obstacles, and executing their most important priorities.

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Lauren Wattie
Lauren Wattie

Lauren Wattie
The Vice President at Vault Communications, a full-service marketing communications agency, Lauren leads strategic marketing campaigns for the agency’s clients across a variety of industries. For ten years, Lauren has developed an exceptional reputation for her focus on client satisfaction and service. In this session, contractors will learn best practices to ensure their marketing efforts on social media not only boost company awareness, but support company growth in their local areas.

You will learn about what budget considerations to consider and hear examples of successful local campaigns and their tactics. You’ll also hear how platforms like Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook have rolled out new strategies and tactics to support small and large businesses as they grow.

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Make sure you are on hand to listen to these important presentations by completing your 2022 SMACNA Annual Convention registration today so you can join your friends and colleagues at The Broadmoor this September.