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Legislative updates

Tuesday, April 2nd, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location
Sunbrook A
Summary
Dean Dykstra Legislative updates

Sprinkler Supply: The Power of Smart Controllers

Tuesday, April 2nd, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location
Sunbrook B
Speakers
  • Joe Jackson - Sprinkler Supply
    Joe Jackson has been working in the irrigation industry for the last 35 years. He currently manages the Water Management Division for Sprinkler Supply Company. His primary focus is to help organizations identify smart irrigation solutions that will help help them attain their water management goals. He has helped school district, cities, counties, higher education and other organizations with their adoption and implementation of Smart irrigation technologies
Summary
Joe Jackson Sprinkler Supply: The Power of Smart Controllers Learn how to leverage smart controllers to save time, money and meet your organizational goals”. I’m still working on a short Bio. Please let me know when you will need it by.

Lessons Learned, Cost Analysis

Tuesday, April 2nd, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location
Sunbrook C
Summary
Jeff Owen Solar Lessons learned, Cost Analysis

Lead-Free Learning Remediation Efforts

Tuesday, April 2nd, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location
Main Conference Room
Speakers
  • Dylan Martinez - Lead Free Schools Project Coordinator
    Dylan has been working with the Division of Drinking Water with their lead testing in schools initiative since the end of 2022. In addition to working with the Lead-Free Learning program, Dylan is also the lead and copper rule manager for the Division of Drinking Water.
Summary
Dylan Martinez Lead-Free Learning Remediation Efforts Now that the lead testing requirement for schools has come and gone, many across the state are asking: what's next? Dylan will go over both immediate and long term follow up actions to be taken for taps which sampled above the 5 ug/L action level for lead, as well as how schools can access state funding to help. Dylan Martinez Lead-Free Learning Remediation Efforts Now that the lead testing requirement for schools has come and gone, many across the state are asking: what's next? Dylan will go over both immediate and long term follow up actions to be taken for taps which sampled above the 5 ug/L action level for lead, as well as how schools can access state funding to help.

Moca Systems: Strategic Facility Assessments and Capital Planning

Tuesday, April 2nd, 1:30 - 2:30 PM

Location
Sunbrook A
Summary
Moca Systems: Strategic Facility Assessments and Capital Planning Facility management teams are becoming increasingly responsible for their approach to long-term capital planning and management of their ongoing investment in capital improvements. Successful capital plans, and their effective execution, enable these teams to reduce both risk and cost, provide facilities that are less expensive to operate, promote a better working environment, and better serve the overall organizational goals and objectives.

The Potential to Conserve Water and Funding Opportunities

Tuesday, April 2nd, 1:30 - 2:30 PM

Location
Sunbrook B
Speakers
  • Shelby Cooley - Water Conservation Manager
    Shelby Cooley is the Water Conservation Manager at the Utah Division of Water Resources. She works with and provides support to local water agencies throughout the state of Utah on Water Conservation Plans, administers statewide efficiency and rebate programs, advises on public information campaigns, and other conservation-related projects and programs. She has worked with the Division of Water Resources since 2019 and previously worked for Central Iron County Water Conservancy District in Cedar City. Shelby is a graduate of Southern Utah University’s Political Science program.
Summary
Shelby Erickson State Division of Water Resources Water Conservation

Lessons Learned, Cost Analysis - Repeat

Tuesday, April 2nd, 1:30 - 2:30 PM

Location
Sunbrook C
Summary
Jeff Owen Solar, Lessons Learned, Cost Analysis - Repeat

Shaw Carpet: Mastering the Art of Carpet Maintenance

Tuesday, April 2nd, 1:30 - 2:30 PM

Location
Main Conference Room
Speakers
  • Kyle Postell - Shaw Carpet
    A seasoned professional with 6 years of experience at Shaw, Kyle travels nationwide to educate and empower professionals in the care and maintenance of commercial flooring.
Summary
Kyle Postell Shaw Carpet: Mastering the Art of Carpet Maintenance Maintaining Commercial Carpet is essential for preserving their appearance and longevity in high traffic environments. Come learn how to best protect your investment: • Recommended Chemicals • Correct equipment • Best Practice to maintain and protect your floors

Single Ply Best Practices

Tuesday, April 2nd, 3:00-4:00 PM

Location
Sunbrook A
Speakers
  • Jacob W. Synecky - Senior Area PVC Specialist
    Jacob holds a Bachelor of Science from Kent State University and has earned several credentials and certifications with organizations like CSI and IIBEC. Also, he is active within several trade associations, including the San Diego Roofing Contractors Association where he serves as the current Director. Jacob is originally from Cleveland, OH, and currently resides in Laguna Niguel, CA with his family.
Summary
Jake Synecky G.A.F. Single Ply Best Practices

DNR: Bats Shouldn’t Go to School

Tuesday, April 2nd, 3:00-4:00 PM

Location
Sunbrook B
Speakers
  • Danielle Finlayson - Wildlife Conservation Biologist
    Wildlife Conservation Biologist Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Southern Region Danielle has been in the wildlife field for over 10 years, but bats are a relatively recent focus of her work. She has quickly fallen in love with these flying mammals and loves to talk about how incredible they are. Her background has been mostly with birds, having worked for Rocky Mountain Power on their avian program, Hill Air Force base in the west desert on the bombing range, and most recently as the Wildlife Conservation Biologist with the state of Utah. Her Master's work studied natural springs in the west desert of Utah, along with Golden Eagles. In her current position she monitors and manages our non-game wildlife in the southern region of Utah, including Utah's bat species.
  • Shawn Pladas - Wildlife Conservation Biologist
    Wildlife Conservation Biologist Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Central Region Shawn has worked with bats for over 7 years in Utah, Wyoming, Texas, and Louisiana. He specialized in studying population dynamics and the movement ecology of migratory and non-migratory bats in a variety of locations. In Texas, where bats are found commonly in human-dominated environments and structures, he worked with state agencies and municipalities to mitigate negative human-bat interactions. Currently, as a Wildlife Conservation Biologist with the state of Utah, he oversees our state's Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCNs) as well as the monitoring and management of all our other protected, terrestrial, non-game wildlife. This includes Utah's 18 recognized bat species, some of which are found commonly in cities and rural areas.
Summary
Danielle Finlayson/Shawn Pladas DNR: Bats Shouldn’t Go to School : An overview of the bat species we have here in Utah, common misconceptions, how to prevent bats from entering buildings, and how to handle it when they do.

Funding with Confidence: A Blueprint for Renewable Projects in K-12

Tuesday, April 2nd, 3:00-4:00 PM

Location
Sunbrook C
Speakers
  • Chris Henderson Mckinstry
    As a seasoned industry leader, Chris has successfully implemented renewable energy projects in some of the toughest jurisdictions and markets in the country. Chris provides operational leadership for these projects through development, pre-construction, material procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations and maintenance to help ensure effective deployments.
  • Jason Grooms Mckinstry
    Jason’s approach to building and energy management began forming early in his career as an engineer within the heavy industrial sector where uptime, capital planning, operating cost, and safety considerations are critical. Now dedicated towards the responsible stewardship of our local Utah communities and public organizations, Jason helps create financially compelling projects that leave a lasting impact on student and teacher environments…while easing headaches for facility managers. As a seasoned industry leader, Chris has successfully implemented renewable energy projects in some of the toughest jurisdictions and markets in the country. Chris provides operational leadership for these projects through development, pre-construction, material procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations and maintenance to help ensure effective deployments.
Summary
Jason Grooms/Chris Henderson: Funding with Confidence: A Blueprint for Renewable Projects in K-12 Unsure of your district’s ability to take effective action on renewable projects? Join us as we discover the strategies and resources available to create cost-conscience renewable projects that act as assets instead of stressors. Examining the life-cycle investment of these systems, we will explore various funding opportunities such as the Inflation Reduction Act, utility incentives, and energy project bundling, as well as traditional and innovative financial methods, all working together to reduce costs. Our collaborative discussion will help equip you with the tools to implement these projects with common sense and confidence.

Air Toxics

Tuesday, April 2nd, 3:00-4:00 PM

Location
Main Conference Room
Summary
Eldon Romney Air Toxics
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