Hardwood Floors April/May 2019

SCHEDULE

Registration Open Golf Tournament - Hardwood Forest Foundation WEDNESDAY, MAY 1

7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

Understanding Moisture Management and Building Science – Wood Floors .......................................... Steve Easley, President, Steve Easley & Associates SYMPOSIUM SESSION 1

8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Set-up

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Pre-Expo Symposium Luncheon

12:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

SYMPOSIUM SESSION 2

Open Forum on Moisture Management as Related to Upcoming Changes to Installation Guidelines .......... Panelists: David Jackson, DriTac Flooring Products LLC; Jack Boesch, MP Global Products LLC; Mike Croes, Sika Corporation;

Steve Lima, MAPEI; Wayne Highlander, Bona US; Chris Vegas, Huber Engineered Woods LLC; Don Jewell, Loba-Wakol LLC; John Jarnagin, Bostik; Travis Perry, Weyerhaeuser Wood Products; Roger Barker, Fortifiber; Todd Schutte, Bona US Moderators: Jon Namba, Namba Services; Brett Miller, NWFA Vice President of Education & Certification; Kjell Nymark, NWFA Certification Manager

4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

OPENING STAMPEDE Learn from branding pioneers! Join us at the opening session and learn how to tell your story from keynote speaker Ma hew Luhn, former Pixar animator, story artist, and author. Ma hew will share how storytelling can help build your company’s brand. He will provide insight for creating new ideas, great stories, memorable characters, and stronger connections with your customers. He will lay out practical steps for you to make your mark in the industry. e evening will conclude with a reception and entertainment by the Breckenridge Band from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 2

7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Registration Open

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

EDUCATION ROUND-UP

Breathe Easy ..................................................................... Kathy Thompson, Technical Training & Education Specialist, 3M Finding Labor through Apprenticeships ........................................ Stephanie Owen, NWFA Education Director; James (Dudley) Light, Regional Director USDOL Office of Apprenticeship Report Writing with NWFA's New Inspector Report Form ..................................................... Brett Miller, NWFA Vice President of Education & Certification; Kjell Nymark, NWFA Certification Manager Standing Out from the Crowd ................................................. Joni Rocco, President, Artistic Floors by Design Inc. Tech Zone Demo – Inlaying Mixed Media .............................................................. NWFA Regional Instructors

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