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ABAA Certified Applicator Training 2-Day Course (Room 209/210)

11 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Spray Polyurethane Foam installer training course consists of both theory and practical instruction.  The classroom portion of training em... More...

SPF Assistant Exam Prep Course (Room 214)

11 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The SPF Assistant Exam Preparatory Course lays the foundation in the fundamentals of Spray Polyurethane Foam. Topics include the Basics of SPF Chem... More...

SPF Insulation Master Installer Exam Prep Course (Room 207)

11 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This course helps prepare the student to take the SPFA Certification Exam for SPF Master Installer Insulation. The topics covered in the curriculum... More...

SPF Roofing Master Installer Exam Prep Coursse (Room 208)

11 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This course helps prepare the student to take the SPFA Certification Exam for SPF Master Installer Roofing. The topics covered in the curriculum in... More...

SPFA PCP Written Exams (Room 211)

11 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Promptly Closes at 6:00pm More...

ABAA Certified Applicator Training 2-Day Course (Room 209/210)

12 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Spray Polyurethane Foam installer training course consists of both theory and practical instruction.  The classroom portion of training em... More...

SPF Insulation Installer Exam Prep Course (Room 214)

12 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This course helps prepare the student to take the SPFA Certification Exam for SPF Installer Insulation. The topics covered in the curriculum includ... More...

SPF Insulation Project Manager Exam Prep Course (Room 208)

12 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This course helps prepare the student to take the SPFA Certification Exam for SPF Project Manager Insulation. The topics covered in the curriculum ... More...

SPF Roofing Installer Exam Prep Course (Room 207)

12 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This course helps prepare student to take the SPFA Certification Exam for SPF Installer Roofing. The topics covered in the curriculum include: Jobs... More...

SPF Roofing Project Manager Exam Prep Course (Room 212)

12 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This course helps prepare the student to take the SPFA Certification Exam for SPF Project Manager Roofing. The topics covered in the curriculum inc... More...

SPFA PCP Written Exams (Room 211)

12 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Closes promptly at 6pm More...

Golf Tournament (Room Brookside Country Club)

12 Feb 20
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Open to all players! If you are attending SPFA's Sprayfoam Show and want to play a round of golf with friends, customers, or suppliers, this is... More...

General Session Thursday (Ballroom)

13 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Speaker(s): Kurt Riesenberg ; Tiffiny Flaim
Welcome Address - Kurt Riesenberg SPFA President's Message - Tiffiny Flaim Keynote Speaker - Stacey Hanke Stacey Hanke is author of Infl... More...

SPFA PCP Written Exams (Room 211)

13 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Closes promptly at 6pm More...

Business Basics - Starting, Operating and Keeping Your Business Safe (Room 102)

13 Feb 20
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Business/Legal

Speaker(s): Robert Weil PLLC
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Deeper Dive - Influence Redefined: Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be (Room 107)

13 Feb 20
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Business/Legal

Speaker(s): Stacey Hanke
An additional workshop extension of her keynote address. More interactive, focused and developmental. More...

Election Year Possibilities in Washington, DC (Room 103)

13 Feb 20
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Regulatory/Legislative/Government

Speaker(s): Craig Brightup
Election year politics will slow congressional output on the legislative front, but federal agencies and the judiciary will continue to generate ru... More...

Remediating Problems in Foam Plastic Installations (Room 105)

13 Feb 20
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Health & Safety

Speaker(s): Henri Fennell CSI/CDT
This program will introduce the means of determining which types of foam problems are present in a given project and when the foam material can be ... More...

Spray Foam Coalition – Industry Update (Room 101)

13 Feb 20
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Regulatory/Legislative/Government

Speaker(s): Kathryn Miks
The Spray Foam Industry has been presented with unique challenges this year. The Spray Foam Coalition has been actively conducting key research, pr... More...

Spray Polyurethane Roofing Foam and Board Insulation Composite Applications (Room 106)

13 Feb 20
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Roofing

Speaker(s): Bruce Schenke RRO, LEED AP
The current IBC, IRC and IECC – energy conservation codes dictate higher levels of insulation above the roofing deck for most buildings. ... More...

Total Performance of Spray Foam in Building Assemblies (Room 104)

13 Feb 20
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Partner Organization Update

Speaker(s): Laverne Dalgleish
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Durable is Greener - Closed-Cell SPF and the New Industry Standards for Resilient Construction (Room 102)

13 Feb 20
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Specialty Applications

Speaker(s): Kelly Frauenkron
Disasters are the number one physical and financial threat to our Nation.  Durable building practices have increased in all building standards... More...

Growing Your SPF Workforce Utilizing Formerly Incarcerated Individuals (Room 106)

13 Feb 20
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Business/Legal

Speaker(s): Michelle Cirocco ; Monica Roth ; Thomas Decker
The economic and social benefits of second chance hiring: how hiring returning citizens will provide business with a talent pipeline in a competiti... More...

How to Be An Effective Industry Advocate to Elected Officials (Room 101)

13 Feb 20
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Regulatory/Legislative/Government

Speaker(s): Beau McCoy ; Dennis Denny Vandewater
Every vote and voice counts! Learn how to effectively advocate for the spray foam industry to local, state and federal elected officials during thi... More...

Reflective Roof Coatings: “Cool Stories” (Room 107)

13 Feb 20
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Roofing

Speaker(s): Will Lorenz
This course discusses the key benefits and the environmental importance of reflective roof coatings used on low-slope roof systems.  The scien... More...

Spray Foam PPE, Respiratory Protection Rules and Regulations (Room 103)

13 Feb 20
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Health & Safety

Speaker(s): Brian Cote
If you have every wondered what your responsibilities are as an employer for your SPF department or as an employee working with SPF this is the cla... More...

Termites and SPF - The Mounting Industry Challenge (Room 104)

13 Feb 20
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Business/Legal, Insulation, Manufacturer Interests, Regulatory/Legislative/Government, Specialty Applications

Speaker(s): Rick Duncan
The SPF industry has been faced with several direct challenges to our businesses stemming from the professional pest management industry over recen... More...

Thermal & Ignition Barrier Assemblies: Protection and Profit (Room 105)

13 Feb 20
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Insulation

Speaker(s): Lindsay Lenze ; Paul Duffy, M.A.Sc., P.Eng.
Why spray polyurethane foam insulation and an intumescent coating? The intumescent coating protects and is an additional profit center, why not ins... More...

SPFA National Industry Excellence Awards Luncheon (Ballroom)

13 Feb 20
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Join SPFA and industry peers at the celebratory luncheon event honoring contractors and their innovative, trail-blazing projects. This ceremony... More...

Education Stage - Spray Foam Equipment & Manufacturing (Room Exhibit Hall)

13 Feb 20
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Jobsite Downtime and Efficiency - How to Get Control Back More...

Education Stage - Spray Foam Systems (Room Exhibit Hall)

13 Feb 20
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
High Volume Low Pressure Equipment Technology Overview on new innovative equipment for processing SPF chemistry.  High volume low pressure ... More...

SPFA PCP Written Exams (Room 211)

14 Feb 20
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Promptly closes at 4pm. More...

General Session Friday (Ballroom)

14 Feb 20
8:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Speaker(s): Bonnie Strickler ; Dennis Denny Vandewater ; Rick Duncan
SPFA Committee Reports Keynote Speaker - George Hedley More...

1% Can Double Your Profit! (Room 106)

14 Feb 20
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Business/Legal

Speaker(s): Mac Sheldon
Come along on our 1% Caper to see how you can double your company's profit by making tiny adjustments in four areas of your company. Large comp... More...

Clear Targets = HUGE Results! - How To Set Goals & Develop Winning Action Plans (Room 107)

14 Feb 20
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Business/Legal

Speaker(s): George Hedley
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Cupid and the Roof Consultant, Making Sure The Love SPF, It is Valentine’s Day (Room 102)

14 Feb 20
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Business/Legal

Speaker(s): Gary Weaver
A presentation on how to carve out a “Win-Win Situation” promoting your distinctive business proposition using your Professionalism, le... More...

Marketing Spray Foam, Your Services and Yourself: Identifying, Cultivating and Communicating the Benefits of all 3 to Your Customers in Order to Win the Job (Room 101)

14 Feb 20
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Business/Legal

Speaker(s): Julie Fornaro ; Kimi Bahret
Interested in improving your markeing capabilities? In this session, two professional spray foam marketers will lead a discussion and exercise to h... More...

RICOWI Foundation, Inc. - An Industry Collaboration Seeking Ideas (Room 103)

14 Feb 20
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Partner Organization Update

Speaker(s): Joan Cook
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Update on Phase-Down of Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Blowing Agents for the Spray Foam Industry (Room 104)

14 Feb 20
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Regulatory/Legislative/Government

Speaker(s): Kathryn Miks
The ACC Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) will provide an update on the phase-down of HFCs in the SPF industry. EPA’s SNAP Rules 20... More...

Using the Pressurized Theatrical Fog Method to Locate Air Leakage Sites (Room 105)

14 Feb 20
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Specialty Applications

Speaker(s): Henri Fennell CSI/CDT
This program introduces the low-cost, non-destructive pressurized theatrical fog method for quality assurance and diagnostics in building enclosure... More...

Foam Fact or Fiction (Room 107)

14 Feb 20
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Business/Legal

Speaker(s): Gary Harvey
REAL WORLD, EASY TO UNDERSTAND, EXPLANATIONS, ILLUSTRATIONS AND ANTIDOTAL EXAMPLES THAT YOUR CUSTOMER WILL BE ABLE TO WRAP THEIR HEAD AROUND TO UND... More...

Foam Plastic Insulation and The ICC Building Codes (Room 105)

14 Feb 20
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Regulatory/Legislative/Government

Speaker(s): Henri Fennell CSI/CDT
The recent growth in the use of polyurethane foam insulation and changes in the related codes and standards have created the need to provide design... More...

Improving Foam Quality Through Improved Processing Parameters (Room 101)

14 Feb 20
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Equipment

Speaker(s): Dudley Primeaux PCS, CCI ; Jeff LaValley ; John Courier
"Controlling the things, we Don’t Control” How changing your processing parameters can improve the quality of foam you give to ... More...

PCP Insights - Motivation, Management, Marketing in Real World Applications (Room 102)

14 Feb 20
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Business/Legal, Equipment, Health & Safety, Insulation, Manufacturer Interests, Roofing, Specialty Applications

Speaker(s): Bonnie Strickler ; Jack Moore ; Kelly Marcavage ; Michael Callahan
Learn from those who have done it! This session will motivate you to become certified and/or earn your company a PCP Accreditation through the mana... More...

So You Want to Be a Spray Foam Roofing Contractor (Room 106)

14 Feb 20
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Roofing

Speaker(s): Bruce Schenke RRO, LEED AP ; Wes Sherrer
This presentation will discuss briefly the history of spray polyurethane foam roofing systems and the equipment necessary for a quality application... More...

Using Spray Polyurea for Vehicular Decks, Podium Decks and Water Features (Room 104)

14 Feb 20
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Partner Organization Update

Speaker(s): Kyle Flanagan
In this presentation we will review 3 different waterproofing application and how polyurea can bring value to the contractors and owners of the... More...

Where Are the Skilled Laborers? (Room 103)

14 Feb 20
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Business/Legal

Speaker(s): Robert Naini
Hiring labor continues to be one of the biggest concerns in the construction fields and the SPF industry is no different. What is happening with la... More...

Contractor Only Working Lunch (Ballroom ABC)

14 Feb 20
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
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Education Stage - Honeywell (Room Exhibit Hall)

14 Feb 20
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
How Systems Using Solstice® Blowing Agents Can Benefit Your Business Not only have blowing agents evolved over the years, so have the foams ... More...

Education Stage - Spray Foam Partners (Room Exhibit Hall)

14 Feb 20
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Using the Energy Codes to Help Sell Spray Foam  - Ken Ashcom More...

Education Stage - Graco (Room Exhibit Hall)

14 Feb 20
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Fusion ProConnect Spray Gun Bryce Gapinski, and Dan Ross will discuss how the Fusion ProConnect spray gun was developed to solve common gun main... More...