LSFMA 2024 Fall Conference

Welcome to the Net Zero Operational Cost & Sustainability event! Join us on Wed Oct 09 2024 at 08:00 AM at the Paragon Casino Resort for a day filled with insightful discussions and innovative ideas on achieving sustainability and reducing operational costs to zero. This in-person event will bring together industry experts, thought leaders, and professionals passionate about creating a more sustainable future. Don't miss out on this opportunity to network, learn, and be inspired!


Paragon Casino Resort
711 Paragon Place
Marksville, LA 71351

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

5:00pm – 7:00pm Executive Board Meeting

5:00pm – 8:00pm LSFMA Swag Giveaway hosted by FMX: Located at Draft Bar – Golf Simulator

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

7:30am – 9:00am Breakfast

8:00am – 9:00am Registration Check-In (Please have a copy of your ticket available)

9:00am – 10:00am LSFMA Updates and Conference Overview, Jason Dewey/Randy Morales

10:30am – 11:30am Owner Operator - Chris McIntrye: Warren County Schools CFO, Bowling Green, KY

11:30am – 12:30pm Lunch

12:30am – 1:30pm Architectural & Engineering Design: Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects–Kenny Stanfield/Jennifer Cash

1:45pm – 2:30pm Funding Sources and Building Monitoring: Synergy’s Jaeden Wallace

2:45pm – 3:45pm Design Discussions – Facilitated by Jaeden Wallace-Synergy Building Solutions, Kenny Stanfield-Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, Brad Guerin-Fusion Architects, Chris Wilson - Mackey Mitchell Architects, Baccus Oliver – Marcum Engineering 

4:00pm – 6:00pm Networking and Hospitality Session sponsored by Fusion Architecture & Geo Surfaces

 

Thursday, October 10, 2024

7:30am – 9:00am Breakfast

8:30am – 9:30am Contractor Perspective: Ted Hartner PCS Contractors Chris McIntrye - Warren County Schools CFO, Bowling Green, KY 

Jennifer Cash - Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects 

9:45am – 10:45am ICF Wall Systems, Omar Diosdado - Nudura

11:00am – 12:00am Roofing Systems, Matt Kihlman - Soprema

12:00am – 1:00am Lunch

1:15am – 2:15pm MEP Design and Product Selection: Facilitated by Jaeden Wallace-Synergy Building Solutions, Frank Thompson-Thompson Luke and Associates, Baccus Oliver – Marcum Engineering Omeed Badkoobeh –Eco Build Solar & Roofing 

2:30pm – 3:30pm Sustainable Finish Products: Facilitated by Jaeden Wallace-Synergy Chad Abell – AQ Studios, Randy Morales- East Baton Rouge Parish, Jennifer Cash-Sherman Carter Barnhart, John Rome-St. Charles Parish, Chris Wilson -Mackey Mitchell Architects 

4:00pm – 6:00pm Networking and Hospitality Session sponsored by Ratcliff Companies

Friday, October 11, 2024

7:30am – 9:00am Breakfast

8:30am – 9:30am Furniture Selections: Facilitated by Jaeden Wallace - Synergy Building Solutions, Brett Beckett - Lakeshore Learning, Linda Gail Walker - Meteor Education 

9:45am – 10:15am Living in the Building and Maintenance Facilitated by Jaeden Wallace - Synergy Building Solutions 

10:15am – 11:00am Executive Board Elections and Transfers

  • Member at Large 2025-2026 (Held by Stephen Dupont)

  • Member at Large 2025-2026 (Held by Chris Mitchell)

  • Treasurer 2025-2026 (Held by Interim Kevin Barney)

  • Secretary 2025-2026 (Held by Interim James Bell)

  • Transfer of Presidency from Jason Dewey 2023-2024 to Randy Morales 2025-2026

  • President-Elect 2025-2026 (Held by Randy Morales)

11:00am Adjourn