LEADERSHIP Lessons on Life and Leadership from The Boys in the Boat
Tuesday, April 8th, 9:30 - 10:25 AM
Location
Sunbrook A
Speakers
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Michael Hawley
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Brian Barton
Summary
Overview: This dynamic and engaging presentation will explore the profound life lessons drawn from Daniel James Brown’s The Boys in the Boat as well as from personal experiences of the presenters. The book chronicles the journey of the University of Washington’s rowing team in the 1930s and their remarkable victory in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Through the inspiring story of perseverance, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence, this presentation will highlight powerful life lessons that can be applied in personal, professional, and team settings.
Objective: To provide attendees with valuable insights on resilience, teamwork, determination, and leadership, using real-life examples and themes from the book to inspire and motivate. The presenters will draw from their own life experiences to augment these lessons. The presentation aims to inspire individuals to overcome obstacles, trust in the power of collaboration, transform self-doubt, enjoy the ride, and stay committed to their goals, no matter how challenging the journey may seem.
A Sensory Classroom Environment
Tuesday, April 8th, 9:30 - 10:25 AM
Location
Sunbrook B
Speakers
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SARA HUDSON - Director of marketing for SHAW CONTRACTSara is the Marketing Director for the Education and Government segment at Shaw Contract, where she collaborates closely with the product design and manufacturing teams to create innovative products and solutions tailored to meet the unique and high demands of school environments. With a deep passion for transforming learning spaces, Sara is dedicated to ensuring that educational environments are not only functional but also inspiring and engaging for students and educators alike. Her expertise lies in understanding the intersection of design, functionality, and the specific needs of educational institutions, driving the development of flooring solutions that foster productivity, creativity, and well-being.
Summary
Students with learning disabilities and sensory challenges face significant obstacles in traditional classroom settings—barriers that can impact not only their education but also their emotional well-being. In this presentation, we will explore how thoughtful design choices—such as sensory-friendly classrooms and strategic material selection—can create spaces that foster better learning environments, improve student behavior, and enhance the teaching experience. We will also highlight key federal mandates that guide these efforts, ensuring schools align with best practices and compliance requirements.
By rethinking classroom design, schools have the power to make a lasting difference. We will share an inspiring success story from Mead School District outside of Spokane, Washington, where thinking differently and working on innovative collaboration transformed a classroom into a space that truly supports students’ unique needs. This session will provide practical insights for facility and operations managers on how they can play a vital role in shaping environments that not only benefit students but also improve teacher satisfaction.
Vendor Show
Tuesday, April 8th, 9:30 - 10:25 AM
Location
Main Conference Room
Summary
Product Research
O3 Water & Hydrochlorus Cleaning
Tuesday, April 8th, 9:30 - 10:25 AM
Location
Sunbrook C
Speakers
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Mike Draper - Custodial Services Manager, Box Elder School DistrictMIKE has worked for Box Elder School District for 30 years. He has spent 24 1/2 years as the Head Custodian at Young Intermediate School in Brigham City and the last 4 1/2 years as the Custodial Services Manager. He lives in Brigham City with his wife. They have 3 adult children and 2 grandchildren.
Summary
Curious about implementing Aqueous Ozone and Hypochlorous Acid into your cleaning process? Come listen to Box Elder School District’s experience. The highs and lows of changing and the lessons learned along the way. Over the last 4 years, we have avoided spending over $160,000 on cleaning chemicals that would have literally gone down the drain!
WATER CONSERVATION Irrigation & Grounds
Tuesday, April 8th, 11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Location
Sunbrook B
Speakers
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Mason Allred - Diamond K Gypsum
Vendor Show
Tuesday, April 8th, 11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Location
Main Conference Room
Summary
Product Research
Can AI Help You Manage Your Facilities?
Tuesday, April 8th, 11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Location
Sunbrook A
Speakers
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Ken Crawford - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICE AND ATHLETICS – OGDEN SCHOOL DISTRICTKEN has been in education for over 22 years. He taught social studies at Wasatch for 6 years and then in 2008, was hired by Ogden School District to be the district Athletic Director. After 3 years in that position, Ken was selected to be the Director of Support Services and Athletics. He is now the Executive Director of Support Services and Athletics with responsibilities over child nutrition, purchasing and procurement, transportation, facilities & maintenance, construction, energy management, the swimming pools, athletics, health & PE, and driver’s Ed just to name a few. He is passionate about doing what is best for kids and loves helping build the leadership capacity of those around him. When Ken is not working, he is spending time with his wife and 3 daughters, usually at one of their sporting events. But, whatever the activity is, the most important thing is that they do it together.
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Mikel Chertudi - AI Tech Executive & CEO, WarrantyHiveMikel is a technology executive and company founder. He has focused his career on using automation, analytics, and AI to help organizations save time and money, improve their work experiences, and change the world for the better. Mikel has served in senior leadership roles at Adobe and other tech-forward organizations. His career focus has been on go-to-market strategy and execution. Mikel loves spending time outdoors and lives in Utah with his wife, and their five children.
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Craig Hobson - AI Tech Executive & Chief Product Officer, WarrantyHiveCraig is a technology product innovation leader and company founder. Craig has focused on deploying blockchain, Web3, and AI to create transformational technologies benefiting humanity. Craig has served in senior leadership roles with Vivint Solar, Lumio, Awardco and other technology startups. He enjoys building and mentoring teams to create optimal career and company experiences. Craig leads teams spanning product management, UX design, and software development. Craig is an outdoor enthusiast and lives in Utah with his wife and their three children. .
Summary
Do you have challenges managing the procurement, maintenance, and longevity of facility assets such as buildings, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and more? We will learn how Ogden School District is integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) along with the five best practices for modern facility and asset management to tackle these challenges.
• Learn how to optimize asset uptime, reduce downtime costs, and shift from reactive to proactive strategies using data and AI.
• This presentation will cover emerging trends in AI, essential data principles, and actionable insights to maximize efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
O3 Water & Hydrochlorus Cleaning
Tuesday, April 8th, 11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Location
Sunbrook C
Speakers
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Mike Draper - Custodial Services Manager, Box Elder School DistrictMIKE has worked for Box Elder School District for 30 years. He has spent 24 1/2 years as the Head Custodian at Young Intermediate School in Brigham City and the last 4 1/2 years as the Custodial Services Manager. He lives in Brigham City with his wife. They have 3 adult children and 2 grandchildren.
Summary
Curious about implementing Aqueous Ozone and Hypochlorous Acid into your cleaning process? Come listen to Box Elder School District’s experience. The highs and lows of changing and the lessons learned along the way. Over the last 4 years, we have avoided spending over $160,000 on cleaning chemicals that would have literally gone down the drain!
A Sensory Classroom Environment
Tuesday, April 8th, 1:05 - 2:00 PM
Location
Sunbrook B
Speakers
-
SARA HUDSON - Director of marketing for SHAW CONTRACTSara is the Marketing Director for the Education and Government segment at Shaw Contract, where she collaborates closely with the product design and manufacturing teams to create innovative products and solutions tailored to meet the unique and high demands of school environments. With a deep passion for transforming learning spaces, Sara is dedicated to ensuring that educational environments are not only functional but also inspiring and engaging for students and educators alike. Her expertise lies in understanding the intersection of design, functionality, and the specific needs of educational institutions, driving the development of flooring solutions that foster productivity, creativity, and well-being.
Summary
Students with learning disabilities and sensory challenges face significant obstacles in traditional classroom settings—barriers that can impact not only their education but also their emotional well-being. In this presentation, we will explore how thoughtful design choices—such as sensory-friendly classrooms and strategic material selection—can create spaces that foster better learning environments, improve student behavior, and enhance the teaching experience. We will also highlight key federal mandates that guide these efforts, ensuring schools align with best practices and compliance requirements.
By rethinking classroom design, schools have the power to make a lasting difference. We will share an inspiring success story from Mead School District outside of Spokane, Washington, where thinking differently and working on innovative collaboration transformed a classroom into a space that truly supports students’ unique needs. This session will provide practical insights for facility and operations managers on how they can play a vital role in shaping environments that not only benefit students but also improve teacher satisfaction.
Vendor Show
Tuesday, April 8th, 1:05 - 2:00 PM
Location
Main Conference Room
Summary
Product Research
LEADERSHIP Lessons on Life and Leadership from The Boys in the Boat
Tuesday, April 8th, 1:05 - 2:00 PM
Location
Sunbrook A
Speakers
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Michael Hawley
-
Brian Barton
Summary
Overview: This dynamic and engaging presentation will explore the profound life lessons drawn from Daniel James Brown’s The Boys in the Boat as well as from personal experiences of the presenters. The book chronicles the journey of the University of Washington’s rowing team in the 1930s and their remarkable victory in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Through the inspiring story of perseverance, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence, this presentation will highlight powerful life lessons that can be applied in personal, professional, and team settings.
Objective: To provide attendees with valuable insights on resilience, teamwork, determination, and leadership, using real-life examples and themes from the book to inspire and motivate. The presenters will draw from their own life experiences to augment these lessons. The presentation aims to inspire individuals to overcome obstacles, trust in the power of collaboration, transform self-doubt, enjoy the ride, and stay committed to their goals, no matter how challenging the journey may seem.
POPULATION TRENDS
Tuesday, April 8th, 1:05 - 2:00 PM
Location
Sunbrook C
Speakers
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Mallory Bateman - Director of Demographic Research State Data Center Coordinator
Can AI Help You Manage Your Facilities?
Tuesday, April 8th, 2:30-3:25 PM
Location
Sunbrook A
Speakers
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Ken Crawford - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICE AND ATHLETICS – OGDEN SCHOOL DISTRICTKEN has been in education for over 22 years. He taught social studies at Wasatch for 6 years and then in 2008, was hired by Ogden School District to be the district Athletic Director. After 3 years in that position, Ken was selected to be the Director of Support Services and Athletics. He is now the Executive Director of Support Services and Athletics with responsibilities over child nutrition, purchasing and procurement, transportation, facilities & maintenance, construction, energy management, the swimming pools, athletics, health & PE, and driver’s Ed just to name a few. He is passionate about doing what is best for kids and loves helping build the leadership capacity of those around him. When Ken is not working, he is spending time with his wife and 3 daughters, usually at one of their sporting events. But, whatever the activity is, the most important thing is that they do it together.
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Mikel Chertudi - AI Tech Executive & CEO, WarrantyHiveMikel is a technology executive and company founder. He has focused his career on using automation, analytics, and AI to help organizations save time and money, improve their work experiences, and change the world for the better. Mikel has served in senior leadership roles at Adobe and other tech-forward organizations. His career focus has been on go-to-market strategy and execution. Mikel loves spending time outdoors and lives in Utah with his wife, and their five children.
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Craig Hobson - AI Tech Executive & Chief Product Officer, WarrantyHiveCraig is a technology product innovation leader and company founder. Craig has focused on deploying blockchain, Web3, and AI to create transformational technologies benefiting humanity. Craig has served in senior leadership roles with Vivint Solar, Lumio, Awardco and other technology startups. He enjoys building and mentoring teams to create optimal career and company experiences. Craig leads teams spanning product management, UX design, and software development. Craig is an outdoor enthusiast and lives in Utah with his wife and their three children.
Summary
Do you have challenges managing the procurement, maintenance, and longevity of facility assets such as buildings, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and more? We will learn how Ogden School District is integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) along with the five best practices for modern facility and asset management to tackle these challenges.
• Learn how to optimize asset uptime, reduce downtime costs, and shift from reactive to proactive strategies using data and AI.
• This presentation will cover emerging trends in AI, essential data principles, and actionable insights to maximize efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
WATER CONSERVATION Irrigation & Grounds
Tuesday, April 8th, 2:30-3:25 PM
Location
Sunbrook B
Speakers
-
Mason Allred - Diamond K Gypsum
POPULATION TRENDS
Tuesday, April 8th, 2:30-3:25 PM
Location
Sunbrook C
Speakers
-
Mallory Bateman - Director of Demographic Research State Data Center Coordinator
Vendor Show
Tuesday, April 8th, 2:30-3:25 PM
Location
Main Conference Room
Summary
Product Research
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