keynote speaker: rudy ruettiger
2023 marks 30 years since Tristar Productions immortalized Rudy’s life story in the blockbuster film named for him. It is a story of adversity and triumph about the “five-foot nothin’, a hundred and nothin’” Notre Dame football player who sacked the quarterback in the last 27 seconds of the only play in the only game of his college football career.
His captivating personality and powerful message of “Never Quit” and “Yes I Can” comes from his personal
experiences. As the son of an oil refinery worker and third of 14 children, Rudy rose from valleys of discouragement and despair to the pinnacles of success. It took years of fierce determination to overcome obstacles and criticisms, yet Rudy achieved his first dream – to attend Notre Dame and play football for the Fighting Irish. Today, Rudy Ruettiger is an Emmy Award Winning motivational speaker, author, and producer.
His captivating personality and powerful message of “Never Quit” and “Yes I Can” comes from his personal
experiences. As the son of an oil refinery worker and third of 14 children, Rudy rose from valleys of discouragement and despair to the pinnacles of success. It took years of fierce determination to overcome obstacles and criticisms, yet Rudy achieved his first dream – to attend Notre Dame and play football for the Fighting Irish. Today, Rudy Ruettiger is an Emmy Award Winning motivational speaker, author, and producer.
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Assuring the Successful Succession of Your Company
Terry Resnick and Lee Resnick, brothers and partners at Resnick Succession Group, will address the challenges business owners face in successfully protecting and ultimately transitioning their companies. Two key points include a discussion of business valuation methodologies that can save a substantial amount of taxes and identifying liquidity concerns that often blindside business owners. |
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Resnick Success Group, with offices in Philadelphia, Pa., and Kansas City, Mo., provides business succession, estate planning, life insurance, and executive and key person planning.
Proven Construction Risk Management Principles for Crane Operations in Steel Erection
Kevin Cunningham, a veteran of risk management-based insurance planning, will present risk mitigation solutions for managers of crane operations. Drawing on forensics and analytics expertise of International Crane & Construction Safety, LLC, this session will take a look at crane accidents in steel erection activities and suggest post incident litigation containment techniques.
Kevin Cunningham, a veteran of risk management-based insurance planning, will present risk mitigation solutions for managers of crane operations. Drawing on forensics and analytics expertise of International Crane & Construction Safety, LLC, this session will take a look at crane accidents in steel erection activities and suggest post incident litigation containment techniques.
Fall Rescue Planning & Execution
Nathan Sizemore, National Sales Director at Columbia Safety & Supply, will provide an overview
of conducting site analysis and hazard recognition related to falls. Using this information, he will explain how to develop a rescue plan, provide training, and how to select jobsite specific rescue equipment. Sizemore will also review various rescue methods.
Nathan Sizemore, National Sales Director at Columbia Safety & Supply, will provide an overview
of conducting site analysis and hazard recognition related to falls. Using this information, he will explain how to develop a rescue plan, provide training, and how to select jobsite specific rescue equipment. Sizemore will also review various rescue methods.
Mini Sessions
Becoming a Leader that Builds other Leaders: Thursday, March 30
Zach Burick, President of D.S. Duggins Welding Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C. will discuss how building a company culture around your core values and mission sets company leaders up for building rapport with your team, and nurturing future leaders in your company.
Zach Burick, President of D.S. Duggins Welding Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C. will discuss how building a company culture around your core values and mission sets company leaders up for building rapport with your team, and nurturing future leaders in your company.
Changes to RCSC Bolt Code: Friday, March 31
Larry Martof, Director of Quality Management Company, LLC, Chicago, will review recent changes to the RCSC bolt code, focusing on sections 7-9. Quality Management Company, LLC provides independent, quality audits for AISC’s certification programs and a wide range of related services.
Larry Martof, Director of Quality Management Company, LLC, Chicago, will review recent changes to the RCSC bolt code, focusing on sections 7-9. Quality Management Company, LLC provides independent, quality audits for AISC’s certification programs and a wide range of related services.
Common OSHA Citations & How to Avoid Them: Friday, March 31
Julia Kunlo, President of Evolution Safety Resources based in Raleigh, N.C., will review the stats and penalties associated with OSHA's Top 10 Citations. She will also present solutions for ensuring compliance, and provide attendees with tips for navigating the OSHA website.
Julia Kunlo, President of Evolution Safety Resources based in Raleigh, N.C., will review the stats and penalties associated with OSHA's Top 10 Citations. She will also present solutions for ensuring compliance, and provide attendees with tips for navigating the OSHA website.
Panel Discussions
Project of the Year Panel Discussion
A brief overview of the winning projects of the year precedes a discussion of how your colleagues overcame challenges on these projects. We also will dive into issues such as project communication, equipment planning, use of technology, and risk mitigation.
A brief overview of the winning projects of the year precedes a discussion of how your colleagues overcame challenges on these projects. We also will dive into issues such as project communication, equipment planning, use of technology, and risk mitigation.
Safety & Training Panel Discussion
Winners of the Safety & Training Excellence awards are invited to share best practices for recruiting and vetting workers, implementing training programs, and solving the safety challenges all erectors face every day. We will also take a look at bigger issues such as creating a strong safety culture.
Winners of the Safety & Training Excellence awards are invited to share best practices for recruiting and vetting workers, implementing training programs, and solving the safety challenges all erectors face every day. We will also take a look at bigger issues such as creating a strong safety culture.
Structural Fastening Trends and Challenges Panel Discussion
Moderated by QMC’s Larry Martof, this panel discussion features representatives from several fastening suppliers. The conversation will
help fabricators and erectors understand how to apply changes in standards to selection of fastening solutions, and will include important
field “Dos and Don’ts” for most successful outcomes.
Panelists
• Nick Caratelli, Regional Manager East Coast, Nelson Stud Welding
• Christofer Curven, VP, Field Bolting Specialist, Applied Bolting Technology
• Bill Germuga, General Manager, St. Louis Screw & Bolt
• Jeff Greene, Vice President, LeJeune Bolt Company
• Christopher Tribble, Construction Projects Mgr, Wurth Construction Services
Moderated by QMC’s Larry Martof, this panel discussion features representatives from several fastening suppliers. The conversation will
help fabricators and erectors understand how to apply changes in standards to selection of fastening solutions, and will include important
field “Dos and Don’ts” for most successful outcomes.
Panelists
• Nick Caratelli, Regional Manager East Coast, Nelson Stud Welding
• Christofer Curven, VP, Field Bolting Specialist, Applied Bolting Technology
• Bill Germuga, General Manager, St. Louis Screw & Bolt
• Jeff Greene, Vice President, LeJeune Bolt Company
• Christopher Tribble, Construction Projects Mgr, Wurth Construction Services
