2024 Conference Agenda
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2024 TAPPA Annual Educational Conference Agenda

April 7 - 9, 2024 | Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center, 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, Texas 78666

Developing Tomorrow Talent, Bridging the Gap
Sunday, April 7, 2024
1:00 - 6:00 pm Registration

Sponsored by: Texas Airsystems

Ballroom Foyer
1:30 - 3:00 pm General Session
Eric Algoe - Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief Financial Officer, Texas State University
Bob Brown - Former Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration, University of North Texas; Former Vice President of Administration and Business at Texas A&M – Commerce, Interim Chief Financial Officer at The University of New Hampshire and Past President of TASSCUBO.
Gary Huff, CPA - Chief Financial Officer, St. Edward's University
Spring Lake Ballroom
2:30 - 4:30 pm Registration Hospitality

Sponsored by: LMC Corporation

Spring Lake Pre- Function
3:00 - 4:00 pm Breakout Sessions
Operations and Maintenance
Jacob Galles - President, Edgeland
Lance Rampy - Associate Managing Director, Texas Tech University
Jack Simmons - Lead Landscape Designer, Yellowstone Landscape
Veramendi Salons I & J
Design and Construction Excellence
Joaquin Abrego, RID, NCIDQ, LEED ID+C - Principal, PBK
Jackson Bailey - Project Manager, Bartlett Cocke General Contractors
Jessica Brehm, AIA, LEED AP - Principal, PBK
Ashley Valka - Construction Project Manager IV, Office of facilities, Planning, & Construction
Veramendi Salons G & H
Design and Construction Excellence
Jared Smith - Assistant Director Operations & Instrumentation, Texas Tech University
Andy Villarreal - Senior Inspector, CEFP, Texas Tech University
Donald Watley - Lead (Dual) Plant Operator, Texas Tech University
Veramendi Salons F
General Administration
Glen Haubold - APPA | CAPPA | TAPPA Emeritus, GHaubold Consulting
David Reynolds, PE, CEFP, F.SAME - Senior Director of Business Development, Farnsworth Group Inc.
Carrie Stoeckert - Senior Construction Contract Coordinator, University of North Texas System
San Marcos River Room
4:30 - 5:00 pm First Time Attendee Orientation Spring Lake Ballroom
5:00 - 6:30 pm President's Reception

Sponsored by: Apollo Water Services

Spring Lake Ballroom
6:30 pm Dinner on Your Own
Monday, April 8, 2024
7:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration

Sponsored by: Texas Airsystems

Spring Lake Pre- Function
7:30 - 8:00 am Welcome Breakfast Spring Lake Ballroom
8:00 - 8:15 am Opening Remarks Veramendi Salon F - J
8:15 - 9:10 am Keynote Session
Lonnie Mayne - Author and CEO of Red Shoes Living, Red Shoes Living

Sponsored by: Kurita America

Spring Lake Ballroom
9:15 - 9:40 am Morning Break Veramendi Salon A - E
9:15 - 9:40 am Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Veramendi Salon A - E
9:45 - 10:45 am
Industry Showcase
Greg Walterscheid - Vice President, Assistant Service Line Director Facilities Consulting, Terracon Consultants, Inc
Veramendi Salons I & J
Industry Showcase
Aaron Bartek, P.E. LEED AP - Senior Account Manager, HTS Texas

Sponsored by: HTS

Veramendi Salons G & H
Industry Showcase
Ryan Sheard - Sales Executive, Sustainable Solutions, Mantis Innovation

Sponsored by: Mantis Innovation

Veramendi Salons F
Industry Showcase
Blaine Sibby - Vice President of Sales & Estimating, Zenith Roofing & Waterproofing
San Marcos River Room
10:50 - 11:45 am Business Meeting & Awards Spring Lake Ballroom
11:45 am - 1:10 pm Lunch & Exhibit Hall

Lunch Sponsored by: EEA Consulting Engineers

Veramendi Salon A - E
1:15 - 2:00 pm Eclipse Watch Party

Eclipse Eye Glasses Sponsored by: FMX

Spring Lake Veranda
2:00 - 3:00 pm Breakout Sessions
Design and Construction Excellence
Rich Cartwright - Senior Associate Managing Director, Texas Tech University Operations Division
Emily Spaulding - Assistant Managing Director, Texas Tech University Operations Division
Veramendi Salons I & J
Operations and Maintenance
Eric Crouch - Senior Managing Director - Capital Projects and Administration, Texas Tech University
James Peel - Associate Managing Director, Texas Tech University
Luke Sanders - Account Manager, Planning Services, Gordian
Veramendi Salons G & H
Energy and Utility Management
Debra Jones - Senior Energy Solutions Specialist, Schneider Electric
Trevor Liddle - Senior Director, Campus Safety & Planning, Texas A&M International University
Veramendi Salons F
General Administration - Employee Engagement
Neely Shirey - Facilities Planner, University of North Texas
Cheryl Smith - Facilities Planner, University of North Texas
San Marcos River Room
3:00 - 4:30 pm Business Partner Speed Dating Spring Lake Ballroom
4:30 - 6:30 pm Exhibit Hall Reception Veramendi Salon A - E
6:30 - 7:30 pm Dinner on Your Own
7:30 - 9:45 pm Game Night

Sponsored by: PBK Architects, Inc.

Spring Lake Ballroom
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
7:00 am - 3:00 pm Registration

Sponsored by: Texas Airsystems

Spring Lake Pre- Function
7:30 - 8:30 am Breakfast

Sponsored by: Bray Commercial Division

Spring Lake Ballroom
8:30 - 9:25 am General Session
Sean Childers - Associate Vice President for Operations, Texas Tech University
Chad Crocker - Assistant Vice President for Facility Services, Baylor Univerisity
Terry Pritchett - Senior Vice President of Facilities, Texas State Technical College
Shorty Schwartz - CM II, Texas State University, Round Rock Campus
Veramendi Salon F - J
9:30 - 10:00 am Exhibit Hall Opens, Morning Break and Group Photo Veramendi Salon A - E
10:00 - 11:00 am Breakout Sessions
Design and Construction Excellence
Emilee Keith, RID, NCIDQ, IIDA - Principal, Interior Designer, PBK Architects, Inc.
Kris Ward, Dr. - Professor, College of Education; Director of Special Programs, Director of Research, The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Cliff Whittingstal, AIA, LEED AP BD+C - Partner and Director of Higher Education, PBK Architects, Inc.
Veramendi Salons I & J
General Administration
Ralph Ramirez - Housekeeping General Foreman, Alamo Colleges
Veramendi Salons G & H
Energy and Utility Management
Steven Heilbrun - Director, Pacheco Koch
Kevin McDowell - Senior Project Mgr. for Engineering, Construction and Planning, The University of Texas at Dallas
Mark Mikulin - Principal, EEA Consulting Engineers
Veramendi Salons F
Energy and Utility Management
James Bowers - Solutions Engineer, Kings III Emergency Communications
San Marcos River Room
11:00 am - 1:55 pm Lunch & Exhibit Hall

Lunch Sponsored by: Filterbuy Business

Veramendi Salon A - E
2:15 - 3:15 pm Business Partner Meeting Spring Lake Ballroom
2:00 - 3:00 pm Breakout Sessions
Design and Construction Excellence
Thanh Kim Nguyen - Sr. Facilities Planning Manager, University of North Texas Guy Decker - Senior Principal, Walter P Moore
Guy Decker - Senior Principal, Walter P Moore
Veramendi Salons I & J
Design and Construction Excellence
Mark Mikulin - Principal, EEA Consulting Engineers
Robbie Stoddard - Construction Manager Facilities Operations, Texas State University
Ryan Williams - Project Executive, Texas AirSystems
Veramendi Salons G & H
General Administration
Jennifer D. Rea - Executive Director, Facilities Partnerships and Engagement, University of Houston Facilities/Construction Management
Veramendi Salons F
Energy and Utility Management
Glen Haubold - APPA | CAPPA | TAPPA Emeritus, GHaubold Consulting
Billy McCord - Sr. Business Development Manager, Ameresco, Inc.
Tim Murphy - TAMU System Energy Program Manager, Texas A&M University
San Marcos River Room
3:00 - 6:30 pm Campus Tour

The Meadows Center fulfills its mission by integrating activities across four pillars of action: research, leadership, education and stewardship. Our work in each of these pillars begins at Spring Lake – one of the largest artesian springs in the world – and ripples outward across Texas and beyond.

Sponsored by: Marcis & Associates, Inc.

Texas State University
6:30 - 7:30 pm Conference Wrap Reception

Sponsored by: Kurita America

San Marcos River Room