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SUMMARY:New Attendee Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris A & B – 3rd Floor \nDescription: \nRegistered ACPA Members Only \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/new-attendee-orientation/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A & B – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T150000
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SUMMARY:Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Speaker
DESCRIPTION:Location:Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor \nSpeaker:  Shelley Row\, P.E.\, CSP – Blue Fjord Leaders \nPresentation Description: \nDecision-making can be challenging to get just right. Decisions can be made too fast or too slow. Neuroscience provides insight into the powerful internal forces that sway decisions whether you know it or not. If you want to enhance decision making\, reduce workplace drama and improve productivity\, learn the skills you need now. \nLearning objectives: \n\nLearn how your brain communicates through gut feel to influence decision-making.\nStop over-thinking by resolving the forces that freeze decision-making.\nDiscover proven techniques to slow a quick reaction before you respond and regret it.\nEnable “aha!” moments when they are needed the most.\n\nSpeaker Bio: \nAn Inc. Magazine top 100 leadership speaker and one of eight engineers worldwide who is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)\, Shelley Row\, PE\, CSP\, is a professional engineer and former government and association executive. As founder and CEO of Blue Fjord Leaders\, Shelley’s work focuses on engineering leaders to see beyond the data. The Blue Fjord Leadership System grows your organization by growing the management skills of technical staff. At Blue Fjord Leaders we provide foundational management skills to enable decision-making\, delegation\, critical conversations\, and more. Shelley Row’s one-on-one organizational assessment leads to customized professional development to achieve your goals. \nShelley is a high-energy\, engaging speaker and consultant working with top managers and leaders in technical industries. She interviewed more than three dozen executives from the public\, private\, academic and political sectors on leadership skills needed by technical professionals. Interview results combined with neuroscience provide a practical\, real-world approach to all programs. \nShelley learned the hard way that technical skills are not enough to be successful as a manager or leader. After plateauing in her career growth\, she realized that you can’t think your way to the top. Success comes when you learn to think\, feel and act. It is the integration of all three that makes a leader stand out. This realization transformed her from a woman engineer to a woman executive\, from over-thinker to decision-maker\, and from having a dream to living her dream. In 2010\, Shelley and her husband left their careers and moved to a Provençal village for ten months and traveled around the world to return home to Annapolis\, Maryland. Shelley published three books written about life and travel abroad. \nShelley founded Blue Fjord Leaders following a distinguished 30-year transportation career. Her career as a transportation engineer started in 1984 when women engineers were few. She worked as a transportation engineer in Texas\, California\, Arizona\, North Carolina and Georgia during the 1996 Olympic Games. She finished her career in the Senior Executive Service with the U.S. Department of Transportation where she ran a research program on connected and automated cars. She is an award-winning leader with top honors in her agency. Shelley is widely-known within the transportation community for her leadership\, vision and organizational skills. \nShelley is a sought-after speaker with hundreds of presentations to her credit including for national and international groups from 20 to 2000. She has articles published in Forbes\, Fast Company\, HuffPost Business\, SmartBlog on Leadership\, Realizing Leadership Magazine\, CEO Magazine\, ITE Journal\, Thinking Highways and more. Her book is\, Think Less. Live More. Lessons from a Recovering Over-Thinker. She is a certified virtual presenter\, trained coach\, a certified trainer for Business DNA Behavior self-assessment tools\, and she completed training with the NeuroLeadership Institute. She is the past president of the National Speakers Association Washington\, DC chapter. You can follow her work through X (@shelleyrow) and LinkedIn or by signing up for her newsletter on her website (www.bluefjordleaders.com). \nShelley holds Bachelor degrees in Civil Engineering and Architecture from Texas Tech University and an MBA from Virginia Tech. She is a registered professional engineer. Blue Fjord Leaders is a 100% woman-owned business with MBE certifications
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/opening-ceremonies-keynote-speaker/
LOCATION:Kojo Kamau A\, B\, C – 4th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T173000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130600
CREATED:20241105T210019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T025556Z
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SUMMARY:Drycast Reinforcement
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Bill Washabaugh – Northern Concrete\nJake Jyrkama – Rinker Materials \nSpeaker Bio: \nBill works at Northern Concrete Pipe\, Inc. in Michigan\, a family owned business for over 64 years. He is the 101st & 113th Chairman of the ACPA Board of Directors. Bill is a member of ACPA Government Relations\, Manufacturing & Quality\, Technical\, Education and Marketing Committees\, and an active ASTM participating member. \nJake is the Director of Quality Assurance for Rinker Materials and is responsible for maintaining and developing QA/QC standards\, measurements\, auditing\, monitoring\, benchmarking and optimization for all products sold and manufactured. He is also responsible for training and development of quality control personnel as well as identifying operational improvement opportunities across the business. He is the current chair of the ACPA Quality Committee. Jake holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree\, he is a Professional Engineer registered in Texas\, and has over 27 years of experience in the concrete pipe industry.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/drycast-reinforcement/
LOCATION:Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Bill-Washabaugh-Jake-Jyrkama.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130600
CREATED:20241217T230845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T183027Z
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SUMMARY:Pipe Show
DESCRIPTION:Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor \nVIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST \nThe Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-show/
LOCATION:Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130600
CREATED:20241105T210459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T025504Z
UID:11689-1739260800-1739275200@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Drycast Reinforcement
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: Bill Washabaugh – Northern Concrete\nJake Jyrkama – Rinker Materials \nSpeaker Bio: \nBill works at Northern Concrete Pipe\, Inc. in Michigan\, a family owned business for over 64 years. He is the 101st & 113th Chairman of the ACPA Board of Directors. Bill is a member of ACPA Government Relations\, Manufacturing & Quality\, Technical\, Education and Marketing Committees\, and an active ASTM participating member. \nJake is the Director of Quality Assurance for Rinker Materials and is responsible for maintaining and developing QA/QC standards\, measurements\, auditing\, monitoring\, benchmarking and optimization for all products sold and manufactured. He is also responsible for training and development of quality control personnel as well as identifying operational improvement opportunities across the business. He is the current chair of the ACPA Quality Committee. Jake holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Degree\, he is a Professional Engineer registered in Texas\, and has over 27 years of experience in the concrete pipe industry.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/drycast-reinforcement-2/
LOCATION:Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130600
CREATED:20241217T231033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T183117Z
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SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor \nVIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST \nThe Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-show-lunch/
LOCATION:Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pipe_School-Pipe-Show.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T135500
DTSTAMP:20260519T130600
CREATED:20241105T210930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T025715Z
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SUMMARY:Production Roundtables
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor \nRoundtable Leaders: More information coming soon! \nDescription: \nCourse aimed at tackling the concerns found within our industry. Production Round Table is an open discussion format\, giving participants with issues the opportunity to hear how others are handling situations. Industry experts from all parts of operations will be available to have a discussion with. Presenters will be prepared to bring up points of discussion that are current things to watch for and talk about. \nLeader Bios: \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/production-roundtables/
LOCATION:Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T153000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130600
CREATED:20241227T162033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T200317Z
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SUMMARY:Auditing Safety Behaviors
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor \nRoundtable Leaders: Todd Marciniak – Northern Concrete Pipe\nJohn Puzz – County Materials\nRobert Strickland – Concrete Pipe & Precast \nDescription: \nMost incidents happen because of a mistake or lapse in judgement of the worker. A company can have all the policies in the world; at the end of the day the people are the ones that make a program effective. The course gives a unique insight into work habits and why some may think the way they do. \nLeader Bios: \nTodd Marciniak has 26 years of experience in the concrete product manufacturing industry. Dedication and hard work have driven his advancement through several levels of employment within Northern Concrete Pipe\, Inc. and paved the way for his current role as Safety Director. Todd’s years of experience has provided him with a strong understanding of the different facets of concrete manufacturing operations and has fostered a strong\, safety-conscious mindset with a desire for continued innovation in safety culture. In addition to being a devoted Safety Director for Northern Concrete Pipe\, Todd is also the chair for the ACPA safety committee and works diligently to aid in the continued improvement of safety in his industry. \nTodd’s immediate goals revolve around cultivating a positive safety culture in the workplace. His ideas are centered upon improving employee safety knowledge\, perfecting exceptional safety training\, and promoting teamwork from within. He is determined to build a safety framework that can be maintained and improved upon for years to come. \nOutside of the workplace\, Todd has a variety of outdoor hobbies including hiking\, boating\, kayaking\, mountain biking\, and spending time at the gun range. He also enjoys woodworking\, building with material\, going to the gym\, and watching his kids’ sporting events. \n  \nJohn has had 19 years’ experience in Safety and Health. Primarily in the construction industry. He joined County Materials Corporation in 2019. He makes his home base in Marshfield\, Wisconsin. John is an avid Green Bay Packer fan. John went to University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where he received his bachelors degree in Occupational Health and Safety. John has been married to his wife Kimberly for 13 years. She owns and operates a dog boarding business out of their home since 2019. John and Kimberly have two children\, Brigs 12\, and Raegan 10. They both enjoy watching them play sports\, specifically competitive swimming\, football and softball. \n  \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/auditing-safety-behaviors/
LOCATION:Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130600
CREATED:20241105T211115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T200352Z
UID:11696-1739287800-1739295000@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Machinery Workshop - Afinitas
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor \nWorkshop Leaders: Afinitas \nDescription: \nMachinery workshop taught by the Afinitas Team
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/machinery-workshop-afinitas/
LOCATION:Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130600
CREATED:20241217T231211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T183214Z
UID:11943-1739293200-1739302200@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pipe Show
DESCRIPTION:Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor \nVIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST \nThe Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-show-2/
LOCATION:Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130600
CREATED:20241217T231405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T153453Z
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SUMMARY:ACPA Research & Education Foundation Transportation Dinner (invitation only)
DESCRIPTION:Location: \nTransportation will be provided to and from the dinner. \nPlease gather at the registration desk at 5:30pm to load the buses. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/acpa-research-education-foundation-transportation-dinner-invitation-only/
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,Social,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T091500
DTSTAMP:20260519T130600
CREATED:20250117T030052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T032320Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Plant Tour
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor \nEmbark on a virtual tour as we travel north of Orlando to Rinker Pipe’s Apopka\, FL\, concrete pipe plant to witness the meticulous processes and stringent standards that define the production of high-quality concrete pipe.  Guided live by hosts from Rinker and the ACPA\, this tour provides a comprehensive look into the operations and craftsmanship involved in creating one of the most reliable materials used in critical infrastructure projects. \nStarting with the raw materials\, viewers will explore the aggregate and essential components that form the building blocks of concrete pipe. Follow the journey through the intricate welding of the cages\, the precise pouring of concrete\, and the critical curing process that ensures durability and strength. The tour will not stop at production; participants will also witness rigorous testing procedures that every pipe undergoes to meet and exceed industry standards. \nContinuing to the jobsite\, the tour will illustrate the practical application and installation of concrete pipe\, highlighting its importance in real-world infrastructure settings. Throughout the tour\, our live hosts will discuss the people\, planning\, and passion behind the production\, emphasizing the commitment to quality that the industry and nation rely on. \nKey Takeaways \n\nGain an in-depth understanding of the complete manufacturing cycle of concrete pipe\, from the initial handling of raw materials to the final stages of curing and testing\nUnderstand the role of quality control and testing protocols that ensure concrete pipe meets industry standards\nWitness how skilled workers and precise engineering contribute to the manufacturing of concrete pipe\nObserve how concrete pipes are transported\, handled\, and installed in real-world construction sites\n\n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/virtual-plant-tour-production/
LOCATION:Pheoris West A – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Pipe_School-Virtual-Plant-Tour.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130600
CREATED:20241105T211941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T030614Z
UID:11699-1739352600-1739359800@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Machinery Workshop - BESSER
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor \nWorkshop Leader:  BESSER \n  \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/machinery-workshop-besser/
LOCATION:Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130600
CREATED:20250204T153734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T195506Z
UID:12741-1739359800-1739365200@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor \nVIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST \nThe Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-show-lunch-2/
LOCATION:Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Pipe_School-Pipe-Show.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130600
CREATED:20241227T161843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T200445Z
UID:12057-1739363400-1739367000@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Safety Roundtables
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor \nRoundtable Leaders: Todd Marciniak – Northern Concrete Pipe\nJohn Puzz – County Materials\nRobert Strickland – Concrete Pipe & Precast \nDescription: \nCourse aimed at tackling the concerns found within our industry. One of the best ways to ensure safety is through communication. Safety Round Table is an open discussion format\, giving participants with issues the opportunity to hear how others are handling safety situations. If two heads are better than one\, how about twenty heads? Presenters will be prepared to bring up points of discussion that are current things to watch for. \nLeader Bios: \nTodd Marciniak has 26 years of experience in the concrete product manufacturing industry. Dedication and hard work have driven his advancement through several levels of employment within Northern Concrete Pipe\, Inc. and paved the way for his current role as Safety Director. Todd’s years of experience has provided him with a strong understanding of the different facets of concrete manufacturing operations and has fostered a strong\, safety-conscious mindset with a desire for continued innovation in safety culture. In addition to being a devoted Safety Director for Northern Concrete Pipe\, Todd is also the chair for the ACPA safety committee and works diligently to aid in the continued improvement of safety in his industry. \nTodd’s immediate goals revolve around cultivating a positive safety culture in the workplace. His ideas are centered upon improving employee safety knowledge\, perfecting exceptional safety training\, and promoting teamwork from within. He is determined to build a safety framework that can be maintained and improved upon for years to come. \nOutside of the workplace\, Todd has a variety of outdoor hobbies including hiking\, boating\, kayaking\, mountain biking\, and spending time at the gun range. He also enjoys woodworking\, building with material\, going to the gym\, and watching his kids’ sporting events. \n  \nJohn has had 19 years’ experience in Safety and Health. Primarily in the construction industry. He joined County Materials Corporation in 2019. He makes his home base in Marshfield\, Wisconsin. John is an avid Green Bay Packer fan. John went to University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where he received his bachelors degree in Occupational Health and Safety. John has been married to his wife Kimberly for 13 years. She owns and operates a dog boarding business out of their home since 2019. John and Kimberly have two children\, Brigs 12\, and Raegan 10. They both enjoy watching them play sports\, specifically competitive swimming\, football and softball. \n  \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/safety-roundtables/
LOCATION:Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Pipe_School-Safety-Roundtables.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T135500
DTSTAMP:20260519T130600
CREATED:20241105T212240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T030656Z
UID:11702-1739363400-1739368500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Drycast Concrete
DESCRIPTION:Location: Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker:  Vartan Babakhanian – Rinker Materials \nDescription: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nVartan has been with Rinker Materials\, formerly Gifford-Hill and Hanson\, in Dallas\, Texas. Since 1983. \nVartan serves as the Technical Services Manager\, and his areas of responsibility include management of Rinker’s Technical Services laboratory Quality Control / Quality assurance program\, where he is tasked with problem solving\, developing and conducting training programs\, research and development\, and public relations. \nVartan has been a Professional Engineer since 1987 in the state of Texas
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/drycast-concrete/
LOCATION:Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130600
CREATED:20221223T205820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T022456Z
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SUMMARY:Risk Burndown/Troubleshooting
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor \nSpeaker: John Witte – Afinitas \nPresentation Description: \nRisk is an uncertain condition that causes a negative situation – yet many on our teams can identify them before they happen. Risks include schedules\, costs\, quality\, safety\, and more. The Risk Burn Down tool will help us focus on preventing risks and the frustration felt by our teammates and customers through an organized process. \nSpeaker Bio: \nJohn Witte serves Afinitas customers with project and technical services. He has been associated with HawkeyePedershaab / Afinitas for more than 35 years with vast experience in machine design\, engineering\, plant installation and startup\, training\, and many service supports.  In his current position he provides customers with equipment and operational expertise\, as well as oversees Afinitas projects of equipment installation and startup. Witte is often on the phone or communicating via email to pipe producing customers. 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/risk-burndown-troubleshooting/
LOCATION:Pheoris West C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T183000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130600
CREATED:20241108T212958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T164309Z
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SUMMARY:Pipe Show & Casino Night
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor \nVIEW THE EXHIBITOR LIST \nThe Pipe Show is a trade show created exclusively for the concrete pipe industry and is open for all Pipe School attendees.  With over 25 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show! \n\n\n\nThe Casino Night\, presented by Afinitas\, is a new addition to Pipe School and will allow attendees to engage with ACPA associate members\, connect with industry partners\, and network with peers.  The event caps off the Pipe Show and provides an energetic and exciting way to interact with industry personnel.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/pipe-show-casino-night/
LOCATION:Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,Social,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T111500
DTSTAMP:20260519T130600
CREATED:20241105T213316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T030812Z
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SUMMARY:Drycast Production
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor \nSpeakers: Tom Umek – Independent Educational Consultant\nLarry Neumann – Northern Concrete Pipe \nSpeaker Bios: \nTom worked in production for 30 years. He has continued in the industry until today as a teacher\, consultant\, and salesman. Currently working as an independent consultant. Tom has been involved with the ACPA Short Course Schools since 1995 as a committee member and Task Group chairman of the Production school. \nHis family consists of Kathy\, his wife of 38 years and his daughter Ashlyn and son Anton. Ashlyn is married to Travis\, and they have a 10 year old son\, Brody. Passions are Coaching Baseball\, fishing\, and teaching others about vibration and how it effects concrete production. \n  \nLarry has worked for Northern Concrete Pipe in Bay City\, Michigan since 2012. Larry joined the quality team with Rich Brewster in 2015. They focus on safely producing the highest quality pre-cast products. Larry started his career in dry cast pipe production and has also worked on pre-cast\, box culvert\, bridge\, and wet cast pipe production. \nLarry started teaching at Pipe School in 2022\, where he teaches Advanced Box Culvert and Pipe Production with Tom Umek. Larry earned his production journeyman status in 2023. Larry has a passion for teaching others and learning. \nIn his free time Larry enjoys spending time with his wife and five children (two of which are in laws)\, gaming\, and collecting collectable card games.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/drycast-production/
LOCATION:Pheoris West B & C – 3rd Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T130600
CREATED:20250123T033917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T151129Z
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SUMMARY:Chairman's Luncheon & Awards
DESCRIPTION:Location: Aminah Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor \nDescription: \nThe Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman\, Mel Marshal Award\, QCast\, P3\, IMPACT\, RCPix\, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/chairmans-luncheon-awards/
LOCATION:Amina Robinson Grand Ballroom – 5th Floor
CATEGORIES:Adv Production & Plant Mgmt,Advanced Production,Ceremony,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2025,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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