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SUMMARY:Admixtures
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 7 \nSpeaker: Tom Greene – Saint-Gobain Const. Chemicals \nSpeaker Bio: \nTom is a Regional Technical Services Manager for GCP Applied Technologies based in Houston TX. Among his responsibilities are technical support to customers through out the Mid-West and Southwest US\, testing and data analysis for new admixture development\, troubleshooting concrete problems\, and technical training. Tom has worked on the technical aspects of the concrete industry for more than 40 years. Including tenures as Laboratory Manager for Rinker Materials and Technical Service Manager for portland and slag cement at Lone Star Industries. Tom is a frequent speaker at numerous industry events and a co-developer for the Concrete Fundamentals Lab at World of Concrete. \nTom is a Fellow at the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and active on numerous technical and educational committees. He is a former recipient of ACI Educational Committee Member of the Year award and former Chair of the Educational Activities Committee. Tom is an active member of other professional organizations including ASTM International\, where he is Secretary for Committee C 9 – Concrete & Concrete Aggregates\, and a former Chair of Sub-Committee C 9.60 – Testing Fresh Concrete\, and C 9.27 – Ground Slag\, and a supporter of several state concrete associations. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-admixtures/
LOCATION:Frisco 7
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231222T210255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T155056Z
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SUMMARY:Pipe Show
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Frisco Grand Ballroom \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/ps24-pipe-show-monday/
LOCATION:Frisco Grand Ballroom
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231109T203431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T043420Z
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SUMMARY:Packerhead & Box Culvert Reinforcement - Monday
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 8 \nSpeaker: Bill Washabaugh – Northern Concrete Pipe \nDescription: \nThe course will begin with an overview and discussion on the purpose of reinforcing\, the types and identifications\, basic welding requirements\, fabrication of cages\, and the specifications that govern it. We will then focus on the common requirements of proper cage manufacturing following the ASTM guidelines for tolerances and Permissible Variations as we break down cage manufacturing into each individual critical process. Such as the cage shape\, the cage location in the product wall\, the splice\, the ways to properly assure correct concrete cover\, welding\, joint reinforcement and special designs. Many proven techniques are reviewed for assuring optimum cage quality and product performance. \nSpeaker Bio: \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-packerhead-box-culvert-reinforcement-monday/
LOCATION:Frisco 8
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Pipe School 2024,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231108T200313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T032331Z
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SUMMARY:Reinforcement - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 7 \nSpeaker: Jake Jyrkama – Rinker Materials \nSpeaker Bio: \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. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-reinforcement-part-2/
LOCATION:Frisco 7
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231109T205735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T042224Z
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SUMMARY:INSPIRE: Become the Leader You Want to Follow
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 9 \nSpeaker: Eric Steele – Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute \nPresentation Description: \nWhat do inspirational leaders do? When we asked leaders around the world\, regardless of generation\, background\, or culture\, they invariably respond with the same list of actions. Inspirational leaders listen\, build trust\, grow people\, and form lasting connections with the people in their span of care. The result of great leadership? Inspired team members who lean in\, are authentically dedicated to helping others\, and deeply\naccountable to their commitments. This is why inspiration is 27% more predictive of performance than engagement. Inspirational leadership training doesn’t begin by learning a new set of skills or behaviors but rather by learning what inspires and motivates you. While each of us has different and distinct values\, identifying them leads to being more intentional in how we think\, act\, communicate\, and make decisions. Leaders who act from a place of self-awareness inspire and motivate others. \nOutcomes:\n• Define individual value sets to increase self-awareness and authenticity\n• Learn leadership skills to build trust and develop high-performing\, resilient teams\n• Develop empathetic listening behaviors that value people and enhance relationships\n• Increase problem-solving capacity with coaching skills\n• Develop recognition and celebration practices to encourage desired behaviors \nSpeaker Bio: \nEric is an experienced coach with over a decade of experience in leadership\, development\, resiliency\, and consulting. He has a bachelor’s degree from Franklin College and Master of Divinity from Indiana Wesleyan University. Eric comes from a military background with the US Air Force and Army. Starting with the Air Force\, Eric served as a Crew Chief on the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. He then transitioned to the Army to serve as an Army Chaplain and is currently still serving at the rank of Major. Eric also brings a wealth of experience from the aviation sector\, having served as UH-60 Blackhawk pilot in the Army\, a Medevac Company Platoon Leader\, and holding multiple ratings in fixed and rotor wing aircraft. Although the Blackhawk was the most complex\, his favorite aircraft to pilot and learn in was the OH-58 Kiowa. \nOf his military career Eric shares that “the experience of being a military aviator and chaplain allows me to combine technical analysis and share the human experience with any group I serve. I want everyone that I interact with to know that they are heard.” Eric believes that there is always an opportunity to learn from someone else. He brings a passion and experience to empathetic listening and leadership development. As a result\, he believes that leadership development is something that can be learned and honed. Eric enjoys spending time with his daughters and playing or listening to anything related to blues music.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-inspire-monday/
LOCATION:Frisco 9
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Plant Management,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T162000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231108T200131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T032314Z
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SUMMARY:Reinforcement - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 7 and 8 \nSpeakers: Bill Washabaugh – Northern Concrete Pipe\nJake Jyrkama – Rinker Materials\n \nSpeaker Bios: \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. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-reinforcement-part-1/
LOCATION:Frisco 7 and 8
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20230910T190330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T041621Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Speaker
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 1-5 \nSpeaker:  Jason Dorsey – Center for Generational Kinetics \nPresented By: Besser \nPresentation Description: \nMore information coming soon! \nSpeaker Bio: \nJason Dorsey’s passion is uncovering hidden insights and unexpected strategies that future-proof your organization. He has led nearly 100 benchmark research studies on four continents to separate myth from truth for leaders to take action. Adweek calls him a “research guru.” \nDorsey co-founded The Center for Generational Kinetics to shed new light and reveal practical solutions for bridging generations of customers\, clients\, employees\, and stakeholders. A trusted expert on emerging behavioral trends\, Dorsey has been featured on over 200 TV shows such as 60 Minutes\, The Today Show\, CNN\, CNBC\, BBC\, NBC\, HLN\, FOX\, and hundreds more media interviews\, including a New York Times cover story. \nKnown for choosing a non-traditional path\, Dorsey wrote his first bestselling book at age 18. He navigated sleeping on a floor for two years to get his first business\, book\, and vision truly “off the ground.” He has co-founded three companies\, made the Inc 5000 list three times\, made the fastest growing companies in Austin list twice\, served on both public and private company board of directors\, advised some of the most prominent private equity firms in the world\, and is a venture partner at a leading early-stage technology venture capital firm. \nDorsey is known for his trademark keynote speaking style which combines surprising insights\, entertaining delivery\, customized strategies\, and practical actions that leaders can use immediately. As a speaker\, he’s received over 1\,000 standing ovations from audiences of 16 executives in a boardroom to 16\,000 business leaders in an arena. A global trends speaker\, he has headlined events from Paris and London to Singapore and India. He keynoted events in all 50 U.S. states before age 30 and won Austin Under 40 Entrepreneur of the Year for Education at age 25\, one of the youngest winners ever. \nAn advocate for entrepreneurs and those facing adversity\, Dorsey is passionate about helping non-traditional founders and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. When he’s not on a plane\, stage\, or TV screen\, you can find him in Austin\, Texas trying out new restaurants or reading a book on history (or both at the same time).
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-opening-ceremonies-keynote/
LOCATION:Frisco 1-5
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T125000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231222T205401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T042047Z
UID:9672-1706529600-1706532600@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:New Attendee Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Frisco 8\, 9 \nDescription: \nRegistered ACPA Members Only \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-new-acpa-member-attendee-orientation/
LOCATION:Frisco 8-9
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2024,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231031T202926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T045846Z
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SUMMARY:Aggregates
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 7 \nSpeaker: John Kallemeyn\, P.E. – Rinker Materials \nSpeaker Bio: \nJohn Kallemeyn is a 2008 graduate of University Minnesota Duluth with BS degree in Chemical Engineering. He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Minnesota and is currently based out of Maple Grove MN. His duties relate to concrete mix\, materials\, and product quality. He is active in ASTM C13\, and the ACPA Quality and Manufacturing Committee and Plant Certifications Task Force. He has worked for Forterra (formerly Cretex) for the past 12 years.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-aggregates/
LOCATION:Frisco 7
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T105500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231031T202814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T045829Z
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SUMMARY:Cementitious Material
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 7 \nSpeaker: John Kallemeyn\, P.E. – Rinker Materials \nSpeaker Bio: \nJohn Kallemeyn is a 2008 graduate of University Minnesota Duluth with BS degree in Chemical Engineering. He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Minnesota and is currently based out of Maple Grove MN. His duties relate to concrete mix\, materials\, and product quality. He is active in ASTM C13\, and the ACPA Quality and Manufacturing Committee and Plant Certifications Task Force. He has worked for Forterra (formerly Cretex) for the past 12 years.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-cementitious-material/
LOCATION:Frisco 7
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Production,Quality School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20231031T202452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T032847Z
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SUMMARY:Quality School Introductions
DESCRIPTION:Location: Frisco 7 \nSpeaker: Rich Brewster – Northern Concrete Pipe \nSpeaker Bio: \nRich Brewster is Director of Quality Control for Northern Concrete Pipe\, based in Bay City\, Michigan. He’s been with Northern since 2004\, and involved in the quality program since 2007. Rich is responsible for developing and overseeing Northern’s award winning quality control program\, maintaining various plant and company certifications\, ensuring product compliance to local\, state and national specifications\, personnel training\, and overseeing product research and testing projects. Rich is an active member of ACPA’s Manufacturing/Quality\, Education\, and Research Committees; as well as Vice Chair on ASTM’s C-13 Committee
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps24-quality-school-introductions/
LOCATION:Frisco 7
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2024,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Rich-Brewster.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20230123T200328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T213900Z
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SUMMARY:Quality School Final Exam
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-final-exam/
LOCATION:Regency A and B
CATEGORIES:Exam,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pipe_School-Pipe-Show-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20221222T042202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161816Z
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SUMMARY:Chairman's Quality & Safety Award's Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency Ballroom \nDescription: \nThe Award Luncheon will recognize the Journeyman\, Mel Marshal Award\, QCast\, Chairman’s Safety and Quality Award Winners.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-chairmans-quality-safety-awards-lunch/
LOCATION:Regency Ballroom
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Ceremony,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T120500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20221222T210616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161820Z
UID:5798-1675941300-1675944300@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:QCast - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Paul Krauss – WJE\, Inc. \nSpeaker Bio: \nPaul has worked for the nationally-acclaimed consulting engineering firm of Wiss\, Janney\, Elstner Associates\, Inc. (WJE) since 1988. He first became involved with industry-specific quality programs in1991\, helping develop quality programs for several industry associations. He was involved with the original development of the ACPA QCast Program in 1998 and manages the team of trained WJE auditors that perform the plant audits for conformance to the QCast requirements. The passion and knowledge that Paul and the WJE auditors bring to the QCast program helps the industry improve quality and to “raise the bar”. Prior to joining WJE\, Paul worked for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) providing a state agency perspective.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-qcast-part-2/
LOCATION:Regency A and B
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Paul-Krauss.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T101000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T110500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20221222T210458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161900Z
UID:5795-1675937400-1675940700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:QCast - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Paul Krauss – WJE\, Inc. \nSpeaker Bio: \nPaul has worked for the nationally-acclaimed consulting engineering firm of Wiss\, Janney\, Elstner Associates\, Inc. (WJE) since 1988. He first became involved with industry-specific quality programs in1991\, helping develop quality programs for several industry associations. He was involved with the original development of the ACPA QCast Program in 1998 and manages the team of trained WJE auditors that perform the plant audits for conformance to the QCast requirements. The passion and knowledge that Paul and the WJE auditors bring to the QCast program helps the industry improve quality and to “raise the bar”. Prior to joining WJE\, Paul worked for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) providing a state agency perspective.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-qcast-part-1/
LOCATION:Regency A and B
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Paul-Krauss.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T095500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20221222T210250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161912Z
UID:5792-1675933200-1675936500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Product Testing
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Mark Taylor – Rinker \nSpeaker Bio: \nMark Taylor is a Region Quality Manager for Rinker Materials and is based in Alexandria\, LA. He began working for Rinker Materials in May 2002 as Safety Coordinator and Quality Control Coordinator at the Alexandria Pipe plant. He has been in his current role as Region Quality Manager since March 2013. Background includes being a Project Manager for PTTC and TACON companies for fifteen years on marine construction projects on the Inland Waterways of the United States and on coastal erosion protection along the Gulf coast.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-product-testing/
LOCATION:Regency A and B
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T120500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175948
CREATED:20221223T212324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161934Z
UID:5872-1675927800-1675944300@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Drycast Production
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom G \nSpeakers: Tom Umek – Afinitas \nLarry Neumann – Northern Concrete \nSpeaker Bios: \nTom has worked in production for more than 30 years. He has continued in the industry until today as a teacher and consultant. Tom has been involved with the ACPA Short Course Schools since 1990 as a committee member and Task Group chairman of the Production School. His passions are coaching baseball\, fishing\, and teaching others about vibration and how it effects concrete production. His family consists of Kathy\, his daughter Ashlyn and son Anton that live in Iowa.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-drycast-production/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom G
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T085500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175949
CREATED:20221223T204756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161940Z
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SUMMARY:5S/CI
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom F \nSpeaker: Peter Skinner – Press – Seal Corporation \nSpeaker Bio: \nI am married; my wife Karisa is fantastic. We have three wonderful kids (11\, 8\, 5)\, three good dogs\, and a cat\, who’s just okay. I enjoy lifting in the mornings\, my children’s sporting events\, and I have recently taken up the game of golf; I’m horrible. I say that honestly\, with no false modesty. \nI have grown up on production floors\, most of that time in our family business. When I was 7\, I would go to work with my Dad on the weekends. He would let me play in the factory while he caught up on work. I came back dirty\, but learning and exploring the family business from the start. At 15\, I started working on the floor during summers. After attending Purdue\, I quickly found my way back to Press-Seal and\, in 2007\, returned to stay. I have focused on the operations side of the business during my time at Press-Seal and worked with our team to do multiple vertical integrations managing various production departments\, purchasing\, and operations as a whole. In March 2020\, I took on the role of CEO. I enjoy my role as CEO immensely\, the team I lead\, and the growth we have experienced are fantastic. I am at my best at work when I get to be the kid playing in the back of his family’s rubber factory.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-5s-ci/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom F
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Peter-Skinner.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T085500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175949
CREATED:20221222T205802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161945Z
UID:5789-1675927800-1675932900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Repairs & Finishing
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Paul Krauss – WJE\, Inc. \nSpeaker Bio: \nPaul has worked for the nationally-acclaimed consulting engineering firm of Wiss\, Janney\, Elstner Associates\, Inc. (WJE) since 1988. He first became involved with industry-specific quality programs in1991\, helping develop quality programs for several industry associations. He was involved with the original development of the ACPA QCast Program in 1998 and manages the team of trained WJE auditors that perform the plant audits for conformance to the QCast requirements. The passion and knowledge that Paul and the WJE auditors bring to the QCast program helps the industry improve quality and to “raise the bar”. Prior to joining WJE\, Paul worked for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) providing a state agency perspective.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-repairs-finishing/
LOCATION:Regency A and B
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Paul-Krauss.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175949
CREATED:20221222T040850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T161950Z
UID:5633-1675872000-1675881000@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pipe Show and Band - Wednesday - Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom D and E \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 28 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-pipe-show-and-band-wednesday-afternoon/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom D and E
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,Social,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Pipe-Show-e1642965482965.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T152500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175949
CREATED:20221223T201412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162323Z
UID:5831-1675864800-1675869900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Production Roundtables
DESCRIPTION:Location: Grand Ballroom F and G \nRoundtable Leaders: DJ\, Tom\, Larry\, Jake\, John\, Bill\, Dan\, & more \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-production-roundtables/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom F and G
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pipe_School-Production-Roundtables.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T152500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175949
CREATED:20221222T205114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162327Z
UID:5786-1675864800-1675869900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Calculations & Review
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Rich Brewster – Northern Concrete \nSpeaker Bio: \nRich Brewster is Director of Quality Control for Northern Concrete Pipe\, based in Bay City\, Michigan. He’s been with Northern for eighteen years\, and involved in the quality program for fifteen. Rich is responsible for developing and overseeing Northern’s award winning quality control program\, maintaining various plant and company certifications\, ensuring product compliance to local\, state and national specifications\, personnel training\, and overseeing research projects. Rich holds a degree in Science and is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Rich is a current member of ACPA’s Quality\, Education\, and Research Committees.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-calculations-review/
LOCATION:Regency A and B
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Rich-Brewster.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T135500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175949
CREATED:20221222T204754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162334Z
UID:5782-1675861200-1675864500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pre/Post Pour Inspection
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Karl Josey – Oldcastle \nSpeaker Bio: \nKarl is a Quality Control Department Manager for Oldcastle Infrastructure. He offices out of San Antonio\, TX and is over the Quality Departments for 7 Texas plants. He has been in the industry since September1989. Karl started as an Engineering Technician for the Texas Department of Transportation for 15 years and started with Rinker Materials Pipe in February 2005 as Quality Control Manager for the Houston and Rosharon Plants. In 2012 Karl became a Region Quality Manager for Rinker Materials Pipe based in Houston\, TX. and acquired by Oldcastle Infrastructure in April 2022.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-pre-post-pour-inspection/
LOCATION:Regency A and B
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Karl-Josey.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T135500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175949
CREATED:20221223T200820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162348Z
UID:5825-1675857600-1675864500@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Problem Solving & Trouble Shooting
DESCRIPTION:Location: Grand Ballroom F and G \nSpeakers: John Witte and Kevin Dowd – Afinitas \nSpeaker Bios: \nMore information to come! \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-problem-solving-trouble-shooting/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom F and G
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-John-Witte-Kevin-Dowd.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T125500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175949
CREATED:20221222T203443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162353Z
UID:5774-1675857600-1675860900@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Curing
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Mel Marshall – MCM Consultants \nSpeaker Bio: \nMel graduated in 1960 from University of Alberta with a B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering. Since 1980 he has operated a consulting service to the concrete industry. Mel serves on the American Concrete Pipe Association Technical Committee and is Past Chairman of the Technical Committee for the Ontario Concrete Pipe Association. He also serves on the ACPA Manufacturing/Quality Committee and is presently an Associate Member of both associations. Mel is current chairman of the CSA A257Committee and involved in many other ASTM and CSA committees. For his contributions to our industry\, Mel has been awarded the ASTM Spangler Award for performing outstanding technical work in committee C-13 activities\, and the Award of Merit from both the ASTM and CSA Associations. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-curing/
LOCATION:Regency A and B
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/1557845747240.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175949
CREATED:20221222T040159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162400Z
UID:5628-1675854000-1675859400@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Pipe Show - Wednesday - Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom D and E \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 28 exhibitors showcasing their products\, services\, and people\, there is something for everyone to see at the Pipe Show!
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-pipe-show-wednesday-lunch/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom D and E
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,Exhibition,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Pipe-Show-e1642965482965.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T105500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175949
CREATED:20221223T203851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162418Z
UID:5837-1675848600-1675853700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Machinery Workshop - BESSER
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom G \nWorkshop Leader: Scott Kennedy – BESSER \nLeader Bio:  \nScott owned and operated his family’s Besser-equipped pipe plant in North Carolina for over twenty years\, successfully growing the business before selling to Hanson (previously Forterra and now Rinker) in 2007. At that time\, he joined the Besser Team in a technical service capacity; first as a contractor and then as Technical Service Manager in 2017. He’s an instructor for the American Concrete Pipe Association’s Pipe School\, and for the Besser training programs held in Sioux City and in producers’ plants. In 2021 Scott was promoted to Vice President of Pipe & Precast. He leads the Team with his can-do attitude\, resourcefulness\, and vast industry knowledge.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-machinery-workshop-besser/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom G
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Scott-Kennedy.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T105500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175949
CREATED:20221223T202008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162423Z
UID:5834-1675848600-1675853700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Machinery Workshop - HawkeyePedershaab
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Grand Ballroom F \nWorkshop Leaders:  \nKevin Dowd\, Kevin Reathaford\, Randy Beckman\, Tom Umek\, Ron Schreiver\, & John Witte – HawkeyePedershaab \nDescription: \nMachinery workshop taught by the HawkeyePedershaab Team
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-machinery-workshop-hawkeyepedershaab/
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom F
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Hawkeye-Pedershaab.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T105500
DTSTAMP:20260427T175949
CREATED:20221222T203952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T162426Z
UID:5779-1675848600-1675853700@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Consolidation
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Regency A and B \nSpeaker: Tom Umek – Afinitas \nSpeaker Bio: \nTom has worked in production for more than 30 years. He has continued in the industry until today as a teacher and consultant. Tom has been involved with the ACPA Short Course Schools since 1990 as a committee member and Task Group chairman of the Production School. His passions are coaching baseball\, fishing\, and teaching others about vibration and how it effects concrete production. His family consists of Kathy\, his daughter Ashlyn and son Anton that live in Iowa. \n 
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-consolidation/
LOCATION:Regency A and B
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Pipe School 2023,Production,Quality School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ACPA-Pipe-School-Speaker-Tom-Umek.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230208T090000
DTSTAMP:20260427T175949
CREATED:20221222T142133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T195710Z
UID:5705-1675837800-1675846800@pipeschool.org
SUMMARY:Plant Tour
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Fred Weber \nBus 1 departs Hyatt at 6:30 am \nBus 2 departs at 6:40 am \nBus 3 departs 6:50 am \nBuses 4 & 5 depart at 7:00 am \nTours are approximately 2.5 hours and will require each participant to sign a release on the bus.
URL:https://pipeschool.org/session/ps23-plant-tour/
LOCATION:Fred Weber
CATEGORIES:Advanced Production,Engineering,In-Person,Marketing,Pipe School 2023,Plant Management,Production,Quality School,TEM,Tour,Transportation,Transportation, Engineering, & Marketing Forums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://pipeschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pipe_School-Plant-Tour-e1642968293327.png
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