Douglas(Doug) Krause is the President of RUTE Foundation Systems, LLC, an industry-leading construction firm producing efficient, sustainable structural foundations for wind and solar industries. RUTE designs its modular concrete prefabricated structures to minimize the cost of clean energy and reduce CO2 for wind farms and cattle ranches. A constr…

Alejandro Gomez Rivera is the Co-founder of binni, a construction technology startup focused on simplifying concrete and tunnel construction workflows through technology. With 15 years of experience delivering complex hydraulic transportation and energy infrastructure projects in North and Latin America, he is passionate about civil infrastructure.…

Alex Iannessa is the Founder and CEO of EnRoads Paving LLC, a full-service commercial paving company founded to simplify site construction needs. Serving the Chicagoland area and national verticals, EnRoads specializes in a diverse range of services, including due diligence, parking lot maintenance, asphalt and concrete paving, and asset acquisitio…

Don Ajamian is the CEO of Emergent 3D, a California construction company providing affordable workforce housing solutions with 3D printing technology. With 38 years of experience as a licensed general contractor, Don transitioned to the 3D construction printing industry following the 2018 Carr Fire in Northern California. His objective is to captiv…

Karen Keyes is the President and Owner of The Art of Concrete LLC, a Denver concrete company renowned for its expertise in exterior decorative concrete. Karen has deeply entrenched roots in concrete, from learning the creative side of the industry at her family’s business to holding leadership roles across industry verticals, including business dev…

Nick Dedmon is the Founder of ElectroLink Chargers, a California-based EV car charging solution with advanced software and hardware management. A seasoned construction industry professional, Nick's expertise has been instrumental in revolutionizing the field for over a decade. Before ElectroLink Chargers, he worked as a commercial contractor specia…

Mike Murray is the President of Mike Murray Concrete Solutions and the Marketing Director of Concrete Cares, a nonprofit helping families and children facing the challenges of cancer through donations and sponsorship. Having spent more than 25 years in the industry, Mike, a seasoned veteran, sold his construction company in 2012 and started Concret…

Sven Bilén is the Professor of Engineering Design, Electrical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering at Penn State University. He has over three decades of experience designing, building and fielding innovative systems for harsh and demanding environments. Sven has used his unique skill set to build satellites and their systems, wireless sensor net…

James Baty is the Executive Director at the Concrete Foundations Association, providing promotional materials, educational seminars, networking opportunities, and technical and informative meetings for members. As a technical specialist with over three decades in the industry, James has managed, taught, and certified concrete contractors, fulfillin…

Jerry Green is the Founder, CEO, and President of Prestige Concrete, a full-service concrete and masonry contracting, restoration, and repair company known for its decorative concrete flatwork and hardscape. Jerry is an experienced estimator, project manager, and sales representative who has contributed to intimate and popular projects, including S…

Daniel Bigman is the President and CEO of Bigman Geophysical, a consulting firm offering specialty training and support solutions to engineers, contractors, and government agencies responsible for scanning and testing concrete infrastructure. Daniel is also the Founder of LearnGPR.com, which provides ground-penetrating radar (GPR) training to envir…

Dave Epp is the President of Epp Foundation Repair, a family-owned construction company specializing in residential and commercial concrete leveling, foundation repair, foundation settlement, and waterproofing. As a second-generation contractor, Dave is passionate about empowering his employees to succeed in the construction industry. His 30 years …

Nick Small is the Founder and CEO of U.S. Pave, a paving company specializing in commercial parking lot maintenance. Since 2013, Nick has committed himself to improving the industry through exceptional service and attention to detail. Before becoming a business owner, he gained valuable experience working for his family’s painting company. Nick als…

Jim Schneider is the Executive Director of the PCI Mountain States, a construction trade association coordinating and providing a network of organizations and educational resources to help create, improve, and grow the precast/prestressed concrete industry. In his role, Jim oversees product marketing activities, manages the operating budget, and fo…

Shawn Davis is the Founder and CEO of Davis & Co. Custom Builders, a family-owned and operated full-service construction and remodeling company providing service to the greater Nashville, TN areas. Shawn’s experience includes facets of marketing, management, project planning, and strategic partnerships. Under his leadership, yearly revenue has more…

Kaushal Parikh is the Founder and CEO of Impact Floors India Pvt. Ltd. He founded the company in 2008, gathering a team of experts to design and build concrete floors for warehouses, retail, manufacturing, and commercial spaces for globally established companies. Kaushal specializes in ACI concrete flatwork and concrete floor and pavement design. H…

Ike Casey is the Executive Director of the American Subcontractors Association of Metro Washington (ASAMW). This organization focuses exclusively on business issues affecting all subcontractors and specialty trade contractors — both union and non-union firms — from nearly every trade specialty. Ike has over 20 years of leadership experience, spearh…

Phillip Ogilby is a contractor-turned-serial entrepreneur. He’s the Co-founder and CEO of STACK Construction Technologies, an all-in-one cloud-based construction takeoff and estimating software. In 1984, Phillip started his first construction contracting company. After witnessing the challenges of managing people, equipment, materials, and an ever-…

Nick Savage is a Business Unit Leader for the Concrete Flooring Group at PROSOCO, a company that provides specialty construction chemicals to make buildings look better and last longer. Nick has been with PROSOCO for over 12 years, starting as a Concrete Products Groups Specialist and working his way up. He previously worked in sales and account ma…

Sarah McInerney is a Senior Project Manager at Walter Parks Architects, a company dedicated to creating buildings that support the continued growth of cities. Sarah has been with the company since 2003, combining her passion for historic buildings with extensive federal and state historic tax credit experience. Her design work honors and responds t…

Levi Smiley is the Product Marketing Manager for Blastrac and Diamatic brands at Husqvarna Construction Products. Previously, he was also an Equipment Application Specialist, Training Instructor, and Diamond Tooling Manager at Blastrac-Diamatic. Levi has almost 25 years of experience in the surface preparation industry and has a background in manuf…

Adi Klevit is the Founder and CEO of Business Success Consulting Group, an organization that provides businesses with the infrastructure, processes, and systems they need to thrive. Adi and her team help companies scale up, transfer knowledge, and prepare for succession. She has over 25 years of experience as a trained industrial engineer, manageme…

Nick Savage is a Business Unit Leader for the Concrete Flooring Group at PROSOCO, a company that provides specialty construction chemicals to make buildings look better and last longer. Nick has been with PROSOCO for over 12 years, starting as a Concrete Products Groups Specialist and working his way up. He previously worked in sales and account ma…

Lindsey Schmidt is a Video Sales and Marketing Consultant at IMPACT, an inbound marketing agency that helps businesses drive more sales. As a marketing professional, Lindsey prides herself on delivering clear, fair, and effective strategy recommendations. Before joining IMPACT, Lindsey was a Senior Marketing Manager at Next Level Digital Media and …

Jeff Bonkiewicz is the VP of Sales at Polished Concrete Consultants. He’s a seasoned sales professional, marketer, and strategist with a knack for increasing sales revenue. Jeff has worn many hats throughout his career, including web coder, sales pro, copywriter, managing editor, technical writer, videographer, producer, director, and marketing man…

Bob Harris is the Owner of the Decorative Concrete Institute (DCI), an industry leader in decorative concrete installation, consulting, education, and training. He’s also the Partner and Senior Director of Decorative Concrete Consulting for the SSI Team. Bob has been a speaker and presenter at various concrete industry events and has conducted trai…

Michael Fortinberry is the Co-founder and COO at Protiv, a company that helps link compensation to productivity. Protiv has proven that it’s possible to increase employee wages without increasing labor costs. After two years of testing that spanned nearly 8,000 projects, Protiv entered the market and powered the evolution of hourly compensation. Mi…

Josh Jones is the President of Substrate Technology, a company that offers high-quality surface preparation and polishing equipment and supplies. Josh is also the Managing Director of IMPACTS Americas, Substrate’s division that sells shot blasting equipment and other surface prep tools. He has nearly 30 years of surface prep and polishing experienc…

Jesse Long is the Director of Finishing Group and Fleet at Procon, a commercial and industrial concrete contractor that provides high-quality, turnkey construction services. Jesse has been with the company for over 18 years, previously serving as a General Superintendent. He has received numerous certifications from Somero Enterprises, NRMCA, and t…

Austin Windham is a Coatings Consultant at Tnemec Company, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance architectural and industrial coatings. From water tanks and treatment plants to manufacturing plants, industrial facilities, and specialty architectural buildings, Tnemec coatings can protect nearly all types of structures and buildings. Aust…

Ashley Ingle is the Chief Executive Officer at Profit Matters, a company specializing in accounting and bookkeeping services. Using the powerful combination of skilled professionals and automated software tools, Profit Matters is on a mission to make a high-performing accounting department available to every business. Ashley is also a Partner at I …

Clif Rawlings is the Technical Director at SASE Company, a contractor’s one-stop-shop for concrete polishing and preparation equipment. Clif is active in the ACI 310-0J committee for decorative concrete and the CPC technical committee. He also conducts the SASE University training seminars across the US and Canada. Clif has been in the concrete pol…

Matt Poppoff is the President of Poppoff Inc., a premier concrete contractor in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1977, Poppoff Inc. has served clients in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and beyond, specializing in concrete flatwork and pumping, tilt-up construction, design, and consultation. As an expert in the concrete industry, Matt’s work has been p…

Clif Rawlings is the Technical Director at SASE Company, a contractor’s one-stop-shop for concrete polishing and preparation equipment. Clif is currently active in the ACI 310-0J committee for decorative concrete as well as the CPC technical committee. He also conducts the SASE University training seminars across the US and Canada. Clif has been in…

Mike Tuccelli is the Southeast Regional Director for Metzger/McGuire, a company that has led the development of concrete floor joint protection systems for more than 45 years. In his role, Mike’s primary responsibilities include educating and training contractors and facility maintenance professionals on proper joint filling and repair methods, tro…

Chad Gill is the Founder and CEO of Concreate, a custom concrete flooring company that delivers polishing, staining, and more for both commercial and residential projects. The team at Concreate helps designers, architects, tradesmen, business owners, and homeowners transform plain concrete surfaces into clean, distinctive, and enduring masterpieces…

Billy Harper is the Senior Vice President and Regional Market Executive for Touchstone Bank. Previously, Billy was the Vice President of Middle Market Commercial Banking at SunTrust Bank, where he worked with company revenues ranging from $20 million to $250 million. He’s also held roles at BB&T Capital Markets, Trinity Capital, and Stern’s Printin…

Ryan Henry is an entrepreneur, speaker, and Certified EOS Implementer with EOS Worldwide. As a Certified EOS Implementer, Ryan helps develop high-performance leadership teams for growth-oriented businesses. Before joining EOS, Ryan was the Owner of Kincaid Henry, a construction management and real estate development firm as well as a Sergeant in th…

Marcus Sheridan is a highly sought-after global speaker and consultant in the digital sales and marketing industries. Offering his services through Marcus Sheridan International, he has been named a “Web Marketing Guru” by The New York Times and was listed in Forbes as one of 20 “Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss.” In addition to his work as a keynot…

Verne Harnish is the Founder and CEO of Scaling Up, a global executive education and coaching company with over 180 partners on six continents. Verne chairs the annual ScaleUp Summits and serves on several boards, including Chair of The Riordan Clinic, Co-founder and Chair of Geoversity, and Board Member of the Million Dollar Women community. Verne…

Roman Polnar is the Founder and Managing Partner at Pillar6 Advisors LLC, a financial planning and wealth advisory firm focused on serving successful individuals and families with active lifestyles. Pillar6’s approach to goal setting, money coaching, and planning integrates the five pillars of personal finance, helping clients achieve success. Roma…

Scott Metzger is the Owner of Metzger/McGuire, a company that provides industrial floor joint protection and repair products. Since its beginning, Metzger/McGuire has expanded to include customized training, floor repair guides, and professional consulting services. Metzger/McGuire has been leading the way in the development of concrete floor joint…

Mike Michalowicz is an author, speaker, and the Co-founder of Different is Better LLC, Run Like Clockwork, and Profit First Professionals. Every company that Mike has co-founded is aimed at coaching others to grow their businesses successfully. He’s an entrepreneur focused on eradicating entrepreneurial poverty and making entrepreneurship simple. M…

Ryan Cassin is the Co-founder and Partner of Superpowers, a company that helps successful entrepreneurs achieve more freedom and growth. Superpowers provides US-based, work-from-home executive assistants that help you manage your inbox, schedule appointments, prospect new customers, and more. Ryan and the team at Superpowers are proud to hire, trai…

Adi Klevit is the Founder and CEO of the Business Success Consulting Group, a company that creates, implements, and documents custom processes and management systems to help businesses thrive. Adi and her team help companies scale up, transfer knowledge, and prepare for succession. With 25 years of experience as an industrial engineer, management c…

Mark Critchfield is the Owner of Slurry Solutions, a company that provides effective solutions for disposing of concrete slurry wastewater produced during grinding, polishing, cutting, and core drilling. Slurry Solutions provides portable systems and products to treat wastewater at the job site affordably. Mark is an entrepreneur skilled in negotia…

John Miles is the Managing Director of CimentArt Florida, where CimentArt USA first started. He is also the President of Communication Specialists International, where he helps companies boost their metrics and improve their systems. Before joining CimentArt Florida, John was a Senior Consultant at ERP Advisors Group, the Corporate Energy Advisor a…

Tom Vranas is the Vice President of Innovation and Culture at Everywhere Wireless, where he develops high-performing teams, implements innovative solutions, and reimagines the company’s culture. Tom is also the Principal Consultant at GrevCo, a company that provides growth, marketing, and sales strategies to start-up, small, and mid-sized businesse…

Chad Blalock is the Building Systems Group Manager at W.M. Jordan Company, where he functions as a focused internal and external MEP resource and provides customer service in all areas of building performance and operations. Chad is a licensed mechanical engineer with 18 years of experience developing MEP systems and helping clients maximize their …

Tom Bouwer is the Co-founder and Partner of ProfitWorks LLC, a company that helps organizations apply the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Tom is a Certified EOS Implementer and esteemed international and Vistage speaker. He is the Co-author of the books What the Heck is EOS? and Profit Works, among many others. Tom has over 25 years of inte…