Schedule
schedule subject to change
All Leaders Summit participants should plan on arriving on Sunday, June 9. To register for the Leaders Summit, please refer to the link in the email provided by CMAA Staff. If you haven't received an email, please reach out to meetings@cmaanet.org.
Monday, June 10
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration Open
8:00 - 9:15 a.m. Breakfast Opening General Session
9:15 - 9:30 a.m. Break/Transit
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Education Sessions
Empowering Change: Navigating DEIB in Our Chapters and Beyond
Chapter Governance and Management
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Public Speaking and Presentation Workshop (you must pre-register for this session)
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Education Sessions
Grassroots Advocacy: How to be a CMAA Advocate
CMAA Foundation Chapter Grants Panel
Overtime - a chance to continue the conversation from the 9:30 sessions
12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Lunch with Guest Speaker
1:15 - 1:30 p.m. Break
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Education Sessions
Planning: Strategic and Succession
Digital Communications
Overtime - a chance to continue the conversation from the 11:00 sessions
1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Public Speaking and Presentation Workshop (you must pre-register for this session)
2:30 - 2:45 p.m. Break
2:45 - 3:45 p.m. Education Sessions
Professional Development: The Learning Ladder
Playing Well With Others: Tactics and Ideas for Working with Other Chapters or Organizations
Overtime - a chance to continue the conversation from the 1:30 sessions
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Evening Social Activity
Tuesday, June 11
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Wellness: Yoga for Every Body (60-minute practice)
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration Open
8:15 - 9:30 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Education Sessions
Introduction to ASC
Telling the CMAA Story
Prometheus Session
Overtime - a chance to continue the conversation from the 2:45 Monday sessions
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Education Sessions
Demystifying Fellowship
When the Best Answer is "No"
Overtime - a chance to continue the conversation from the 9:30 sessions
12:00 - 12:15 p.m. Break/Check Out
12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Closing Lunch Session
1:15 p.m. Departures except for CMAA Executive Committee and CMCI Board of Governors
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. CMCI/BOG Meeting
3:00 p.m. Remaining Departures
Education Sessions
Opening Plenary: Boards’ Briefings
In the opening general session, the volunteer leaders for the CMAA Board of Directors, the CMCI Board of Governors, and the CMAA Foundation will share a review of their iniatives since June 2023 and plans for the next 12-18 months.
Khaled Naja, PE, CCM – Chair, CMAA Board of Directors
Harrison Staley, CCM – Chair, CMCI Board of Governors
Joni Fournier, CCM – Chair, CMAA Foundation Board of Directors
Andrea S. Rutledge, CAE – CMAA President and CEO
Keynote Plenary: What Will You Do With Your One Wild and Precious Life
What does it mean to be brave and to make a change without knowing all the possibilities? At some point each of us has (or will) faced a moment of transition; a time when the pressures to make a significant change outweight the pressure of the known. In this conversation, Sally Bergesen, founder of Oiselle, and principle at Chief Bird, LLC, will share her stories of facing these moments and how she made difficult decisions that led her to where she is today.
Sally Bergesen – Founder, Oiselle; Principal, Chief Bird LLC
Andrea S. Rutledge, CAE – CMAA President and CEO
Closing Session (Lunch): What’s Next?
CMAA is always looking ahead. What challenges to members face? How are CMAA, CMCI, and the CMAA Foundation uniquely positioned to respond? We can’t do this without feedback from you. In the final closing session, CMAA’s volunteer leaders invite you to share your perspective on two questions:
What can CMAA, CMCI, or the CMAA Foundation do to contribute to your success as a program and construction management professional? What can CMAA, CMCI, or the CMAA Foundation do to contribute to your success as a volunteer?
Khaled Naja, PE, CCM – Chair, CMAA Board of Directors
Harrison Staley, CCM – Chair, CMCI Board of Governors
Joni Fournier, CCM – Chair, CMAA Foundation Board of Directors
Andrea S. Rutledge, CAE – CMAA President and CEO
Presenting with Impact
(two sessions; seating is limited to 20 participants per session and preregistration is required)
When you think about effective and inspirational presenters you can probably identify traits and techniques as to why those individuals made such a lasting impact on you. Did you ever wonder why? The short answer is the presenter’s preparation. The comprehensive answer consists of multiple variables including the message being conveyed, the relevance of the topic, the presenter’s delivery skills, rehearsal, and yes, even previous failures. This workshop, grounded in educational psychology, will provide you with the foundation to frame and organize your message so that it will more fully resonate with your audience. Equally appropriate for the most practiced presenter, and for people who are either inexperienced or terrified presenting to an audience, this workshop will provide you with tools and techniques to become a more confident and capable presenter.
C.J. Everett
Planning | Strategic and Succession
What’s next? That’s one of any organization’s persistent questions. And it is often followed by “who’s next?” Strategic planning is the art and science of looking ahead, setting objectives, and then framing a set of activities designed to achieve your objectives. Succession planning is the equally complex question of identifying and developing the talent your organization needs in the future. Join members of the CMAA Board of Directors to learn more about both.
Carol Holland, PE, CCM – Vice Chair, CMAA Board of Directors
Christine Oates, CCM – Immediate Past Chair, CMAA Board of Directors
Empowering Change | Navigating DEIB in Our Chapters and Beyond
This presentation delves into the significance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) within our chapters, outlining actionable strategies, policies, and events designed to foster an inclusive culture. By showcasing successful DEIB initiatives, recommended practices, and celebrating the impact of diversity through chapter-specific events, we aim to inspire and guide our leaders and members toward creating a more cohesive and equitable environment for companies and individuals alike.
Artanya Mills, CCM – DEIB Committee
Farzad Tasbigoo – DEIB Committee
Chapter Governance and Management
We’ve all been there: budgets and accounting, deciphering the in and outs of federal and state compliance, including the 990, checking IRS status, and state annual reports. And there’s more. Chapter management isn’t just about the finances, it is also about data integrity, list management and website security. And in order to manage all that, you also need to manage the board. This session will be a lightning round of best practices for financial management and operations, board and volunteer management, and governance.
Anne Cunic, CAE – Sr. Manager, Chapter Administration
Laura D. Skoff, CAE – Vice President, Operations
Grassroots Advocacy | Build Your Advocacy Voice
Take the first steps to become a grassroots advocacy champion! This session, led by members of the CMAA Government Advocacy Committee and our Director of Advocacy, will equip you with the skills to tell your story, connect with lawmakers and staff, and advocate for the issues shaping the future of construction management. Learn more about how you and your chapters can engage in advocacy and upcoming events you can join in your home district!
Michael Mendick, PE, CCM – Vice Chair, CMAA Board of Directors and Chair, CMAA Government Advocacy Committee
Kara Lentz, PE, CCM -- Treasurer, CMAA Board of Directors and Member, CMAA Government Advocacy Committee
Ethan Lott – CMAA Director, Advocacy
CMAA Foundation | Chapter Grants Panel
The CMAA Foundation’s Chapter Grants Program is designed provide grants on a competitive basis to qualified CMAA Chapters to support the early stages of developing and implementing a local, summer, student internship program, or Rising Construction Manager conference. Five grants have been awarded since the program’s inception. Join this session to learn more about the successful applicants and how your chapter can submit an application.
Lisa Sachs, CCM, FAIA, FCMAA – CMAA Southern California
Jordan Moniuszko – CMAA Hawaii
Kai Goodrich – CMAA National Capital Region
Vinny Testa – CMAA Florida
Joni Fourner, CCM – Chair, CMAA Foundation Board of Directors
Digital Communications
Email? X? Instagram? LinkedIn? Marketing? How do you keep up? How do you keep track? In this session you’ll learn best practices and a few lessons learned for creating and maintaining a digital presence.
Brandi Barr – Above Barr Marketing
Mark Gedris, CMP - Vice President, Member Engagement
Professional Development and the Learning Ladder
Want to find out how CMAA has realigned its education programs, credentials, and publications? Join CMAA staff for a crash course on the learning ladder and how CMAA is adjusting and adding to its course offerings, including including the PCM Course, the CM Principles course, CCM Build Up, and new courses on ethics, scheduling, and proposal writing.
Nicholas Soto, CAE – Vice President, Professional Development
Playing Well With Others | Tactics and Ideas for Working with Other Chapters or Organizations
Everyone says your chapter should partner with another organization to produce an education or social event. There are many examples among CMAA chapters that regularly co-produce programs with other organizations like SAME, or ACEC, or other chapters. In this session, chapter leaders from CMAA Indiana, CMAA North Texas, and CMAA Arizona will share “how they did it.” From registration to catering to marketing to accounting for the money after the fact – come and learn how you can make it work for you.
Tom Waldeck – Keep Phoenix Beautiful
Louis Caito – CMAA Indiana
Kristin McElroy – CMAA North Texas
Anne Cunic, CAE – Sr. Manager, Chapter Administration
Introduction to the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC)
The Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) is the professional association of construction educators and industry practitioners working together for the development and advancement of construction education. There are 143 four-year degree-granting member institutions and nine two-year degree-granting member institutions in the U.S., Canada, and abroad. Join Tammy McCuen, PhD, ASC’s 1st Vice President as she shares more about what ASC does and how you can become involved with member institutions.
Tammy McCuen – 1st Vice President, Associated Schools of Construction
Telling the CMAA Story | Engaging Others in CMAA
As part of CMAA’s effort to prepare more volunteer leaders to promote and evangelize the benefits of CMAA, participants will have an opportunity to develop their CMAA story and to learn effective strategies to staffing a informational booth, as well as ways to effectively engage potential members while doing so. This session will help prepare you to communicate the value of CMAA membership and the Association’s programs, and also give you a quick primer on trade show booth etiquette and 1-on-1 marketing/sales strategies. NOTE: Presenting with Impact is suggested as a prerequisite for this session.
Mark Gedris, CMP – CMAA Vice President, Member Engagement
Prometheus Session
This is an open-source session where participants set the agenda and manage the time. Are there topics the Summit didn’t cover you’d like to talk about? Are there questions to which you still want answers? Join this session to define and discuss those topics while also learning how to use the open-source format.
Laura Skoff, CAE – CMAA Vice President, Operations
Demystifying Fellowship
The Fellows designation is one of the highest honors that CMAA can bestow on an individual. Their mission is to represent a diverse community of industry leaders who lend their knowledge and insight to the strategic issues facing the industry and the program and construction management profession; to identify and assist in the development of future leaders; and to take an active role in the mission of CMAA. The Fellows instituted a new, two-phase process for preparing and submitting nominations in 2024. Join the leaders of the Fellows to learn more about the new process and about how chapters, committees, and other volunteers can play a role in identifying and encouraging future CMAA Fellows.
Christopher Payne, CCM, FCMAA
Joe Seibold, FCMAA – Chancellor, CMAA College of Fellows
Lisa Sachs, CCM, FAIA, FCMAA – Vice Chancellor, CMAA College of Fellows
When the Best Answer is “No”
Someone once said that stress is the body’s reaction to the moment when your mouth says, “Yes!” and your brain says “No!.” We’ve all been there: feeling compelled to say yes to a request for our time or energy and also wanting to say, “I’d rather not;” believing that we owe someone an explanation for our choices and then worrying that our reasons will seem inadequate or, worse still, will have negative consequences. Join others in a conversation about acknowledging the pressure, being honest with ourselves about priorities and commitment, and saying “no” with confidence.
Andrea S. Rutledge, CAE – CMAA President and CEO