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Welcome
Dear Fellow Architectural/Commercial Coatings Industry
Professionals,
On behalf of the Master Painters Institute (MPI) and the
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), I want
to welcome you to the MPI Commercial Coatings Summit 2021! The
Summit and is being held at the American Institute of Architects
(AIA) Headquarters in Washington, DC .
Conveniently located near the White House, the National Mall, and
the Corcoran Gallery of Art in the center of Washington, DC, the
AIA building is a one-of-a-kind unique alternative to convention
and hotel venues, making this the prime location to host MPI’s
Inaugural Commercial Coatings Summit.
Firstly, I would like to express my thanks to Behr Pro Paint for
sponsoring this event. Your sponsorship is a large part of what
makes events like this possible.
I would also like to thank all of our speakers and panelists, with
special mention to our two keynote speakers: Steve O’Neill, Chief
Marketing Officer - Benjamin Moore and Kenneth D. Simonson, Chief
Economist, Associated General Contractors of America. We would not
be able to conduct this event without all of your input and
dedication to the architectural/commercial coatings industry.
Throughout this two-day event you will have the opportunity to hear
presentations on numerous current issues facing the coatings
industry today, including the role of standards in coatings,
current economic issues, the value of industry partnerships, and
innovative technology. There will also be a panel discussion to
close out the first day featuring industry experts, that you won’t
want to miss!
Directly following the Summit, MPI will be holding our inaugural
meeting of the MPI Standards Committee where attendees will learn
how to become an integral a part of shaping the current standards
landscape and developing new standards for the industry and MPI.
Please help us by spreading the word about this new opportunity so
we can build the most robust and well-rounded committee as
possible. We are looking for representation from paint
manufacturers, contractors, specifiers/owners, other industry
organizations, and any other individuals interested in working with
us in this effort.
We would like to thank you for taking the time to get involved in
all of these activities. We understand that your time is valuable
and genuinely appreciate the contributions you make to our society.
We hope this event also allows you the time to network with other
architectural/commercial coatings professionals and industry
organizations.
Please visit the MPI Website (mpi.net) to learn more about what we
do at MPI and how you can get involved.
We look forward to seeing you in Washington DC, be it in person or
virtually!
John Whalen Executive Director, MPI
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A FINAL YEAR YOU WON'T FORGET! December 13–16, 2021
Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ
A not-to-be-missed event featuring a comprehensive technical
program covering all aspects of protective coatings—from
surface
preparation to inspection!
We can't wait to see you there!
www.sspc.org/coatings-2021
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Schedule of Events Day Event Time
Wednesday, August 18
Networking Lunch 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Thursday, August 19
Lunch (On Your Own) 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Standards Committee Meeting (open to all) 1:30 – 4 p.m.
A FINAL YEAR YOU WON'T FORGET! December 13–16, 2021
Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ
A not-to-be-missed event featuring a comprehensive technical
program covering all aspects of protective coatings—from
surface
preparation to inspection!
We can't wait to see you there!
www.sspc.org/coatings-2021
Fueling Your Relationship with the Navy
How do I get my coating system approved for use? To get started or
for questions visit
naceinstitute.org/mpi500
What are the new 500 series standards? The MPI 500 series is a set
of coatings systems with standards for protecting waterfront steel
structures and those related to fuel handling and storage and
includes:
§ Interior carbon-steel fuel tanks § Auxiliary handling
equipment
§ Welded fuel tank interior structures § Steel sheet piling and
other steel waterfront structures
The new MPI 500 series standards specify coatings approved for Navy
fuel-related and waterfront assets
NACE International, The Corrosion Society and SSPC: The Society for
Protective Coatings, are now AMPP.
* All listed times are Eastern Daylight (EDT) time
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Technical Program FROM TO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021
9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Registration 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Welcome
9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Keynote: The Role of Standards in
Coatings
Steve O’Neill - Chief Marketing Officer Benjamin Moore
10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. The Value of Industry Partnerships and
Certifications
Jim Williams - General Vice President at Large International Union
of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT)
11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Lunch & Networking
1:00 p.m. 1:45 p.m. Innovative Technology - Fitting a Square Peg in
a Round Hole
Todd Hawkins - President & CEO Tesla Nanocoatings
1:45 p.m. 2:15 p.m. Break
2:15 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Use of MPI’s Standards in UFGS Documents by Tri-Service
Organizations (Army, Navy, Air Force, and NASA)
Brooke Divan, M.Sc. - Director of Field Relations USACE
3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Commercial Coatings Panel Discussion* Sam Scaturro, Alpine Painting
and AMPP C3 Vice Chair Ken Seal, FTI/IUPAT *speakers subject to
change
Cindy O’Malley, AMPP Dan Zarate, Consultant Moderator: John Whalen,
MPI
4:00 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Closing Remarks
FROM TO THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2021 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Registration
9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Welcome
9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Keynote: Economics Discussion - Current
Issues
Kenneth Simonson - Chief Economist Associated General Contractors
of America (AGC)
10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Specifying Paint Using 3rd Party
Certifications
Rick Watson - Director of Product Information and Technical
Services Sherwin Williams
11:45 AM 12:15 PM Closing Remarks 12:15 PM End of Summit
12:15 PM 1:30 PM Lunch (On Your Own) 1:30 PM 4:00 PM Standards
Committee Meeting
* All listed times are Eastern Daylight (EDT) time
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Keynote Speakers Keynote: The Role of Standards in Coatings
Keynote: Current Economic Issues
Steve O’Neill Chief Marketing Officer, Benjamin Moore
Steve O’Neill is the Chief Marketing Officer of Benjamin Moore, a
unit of Berkshire Hathaway, North America’s favorite paint, color
and coatings brand. In this role, O’Neill oversees all marketing
programs including Brand Marketing, Channel Development &
Retail Services, Color Marketing & Development, Customer
Segments, Digital Marketing, International Marketing, Product
Marketing and Public Relations & Events.
Since joining Benjamin Moore in 1989, O’Neill has held a series of
leadership positions in sales and business development for the
company. Most recently, O’Neill served as the Vice President of
Sales Operations, driving the implementation of the business plan
across the United States and Canada. Prior to that post, he led the
strategic development and marketing for one of the company’s key
growth areas, global sales. In this role, O’Neill was directly
responsible for the expansion and growth of the Benjamin Moore
brand to more than 75 countries worldwide.
O’Neill holds an M.S. in Marketing from New York University, as
well as a B.S. degree in Finance from Providence College.
Kenneth D. Simonson Chief Economist, Associated General Contractors
of America
Ken Simonson has been chief economist for the Associated General
Contractors of America, the leading trade association for the
construction industry, since 2001. He has more than 40 years of
experience analyzing, advocating and communicating about economic
and tax issues. Among his outside activities, he advises the Census
Bureau on overhauling its construction data. He is a Fellow and
past president of the National Association for Business Economics,
and he is co-director of the Tax Economists Forum, a professional
meeting group he co-founded in 1982.
Ken has a BA in economics from the University of Chicago, and an MA
in economics from Northwestern University.
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Help change the future of corrosion and coatings standards
Register today and get ready to change the future!
ctw.nace.org
Learn more about AMPP. www.ampp.org
Stay on the cutting edge of technological innovations in the
corrosion and coatings industries as the technical committees from
legacy NACE International come together for their annual “work
week” to share information and solutions to corrosion challenges
encountered around the world.
This is your chance to help shape the industry and: • Exchange
knowledge and experience on today’s global corrosion challenges •
Develop important standards that professionals around the world
rely on • Establish best practices focused on identification,
prevention and remediation • Connect with your peers during our
networking events • Discover the very latest products and services
from leading companies in corrosion and coatings
Advance registration is free for NACE/SSPC members before September
4, 2021
Corrosion Technology Week October 17-21, 2021 | Houston, TX
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Featured Speakers Brooke Divan, M.Sc. Director of Field Relations,
USACE Presentation: Use of MPI’s Standards in UFGS Documents by
Tri-Service Organizations (Army, Navy, Air Force, NASA)
Brooke Divan is the Director of Field Relations for the US Army
Corps of Engineers (USACE), Construction Engineering Research
Laboratory (CERL), Paint Technology Center (PTC) located in
Champaign, IL. Ms. Divan answers technical coatings questions from
around the globe as the Center of Expertise for USACE for paints
and coatings. Ms. Divan assists with research and development of
coatings new technologies, manages a quality assurance paint
testing program, serves on numerous SSPC/NACE/AMPP committees
protecting government interests, reviews and edits all guidance
criteria for coating infrastructure for the DoD, and teaches a few
training courses each year.
Ms. Divan received her Bachelor’s from Indiana State University in
2011 and a Master’s from the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign in 2013. Since graduation, Ms. Divan has been
working in the PTC where she started testing paint and has
continued to grow her role as the lead coatings field consultant
for USACE. Ms. Divan was the 2020 Women in Coatings Impact Award
winner served a 6-month term on the AMPP Global Center Board of
Directors in 2021.
Jim Williams General Vice President at Large, IUPAT Presentation:
The Value of Industry Partnerships and Certifications
Mr. Williams began his career with the International Union of
Painters and Allied Trades in 1998 as a glazier with District
Council 21 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was appointed as the
Assistant to the General President in 2002 and served as the
Regional Organizing Coordinator for the IUPAT Eastern Region. In
2011, he was appointed to the position of Organizing Director. In
2014, Mr. Williams was elected as the General Vice President at
Large during the IUPAT’s 31st General Convention, and was
re-elected at the 32nd General Convention in 2019.
Help change the future of corrosion and coatings standards
Register today and get ready to change the future!
ctw.nace.org
Learn more about AMPP. www.ampp.org
Stay on the cutting edge of technological innovations in the
corrosion and coatings industries as the technical committees from
legacy NACE International come together for their annual “work
week” to share information and solutions to corrosion challenges
encountered around the world.
This is your chance to help shape the industry and: • Exchange
knowledge and experience on today’s global corrosion challenges •
Develop important standards that professionals around the world
rely on • Establish best practices focused on identification,
prevention and remediation • Connect with your peers during our
networking events • Discover the very latest products and services
from leading companies in corrosion and coatings
Advance registration is free for NACE/SSPC members before September
4, 2021
Corrosion Technology Week October 17-21, 2021 | Houston, TX
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Featured Speakers Todd Hawkins President & CEO, Tesla
Nanocoatings Presentation: Innovative Technology - Fitting a Square
Peg in a Round Hole
As a petroleum engineer and geologist, Todd Hawkins was determined
to find a solution. With an innovative vision and entrepreneurial
spirit, he founded Tesla NanoCoatings. Along with the best
scientific minds in nanotechnology, Hawkins has perfected the
Teslan® Carbon NanoCoating formula. Under his leadership, the
company has commercialized its technology and gained wide
acceptance.
Prior to founding Tesla NanoCoatings, Hawkins was chief development
officer at Midwest Industrial Supply and held senior-level
positions at Lockheed Martin Tactical Defense Systems. Hawkins
earned an M.B.A. from the Krannert Graduate School of Management at
Purdue University and a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering and Geology
from Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio. A resident of Massillon,
Ohio he is an active member of the Society of American Military
Engineers, NACE International and SSPC.
Rick Watson Director Product Information and Technical Services,
Sherwin Williams Presentation: Specifying Paint Using 3rd Party
Certifications Mr. Watson has been with Sherwin Williams for 33
years. Rick began his career in 1988 in the Management Training
Program. Shortly thereafter he became a Professional Coating Sales
Representative in Ft Wayne, Indiana. Since then, Rick has
progressed through a number of roles of greater responsibility
including Store Manager, Product Information Team Leader, Product
Information Manager and is the Director Product Information &
Technical Services Cleveland, Ohio.
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Code of Ethics The Fundamental Principles Members uphold and
advance the integrity, honor, and dignity of the members’
profession by using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement
of human welfare; being honest and impartial, and serving with
fidelity the public, their employers, and clients; and striving to
increase the competence and prestige of the corrosion engineering
profession.
The Fundamental Canons A. Members shall hold paramount the safety,
health,
and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional
duties.
B. Members shall perform services only in the areas of their
competence.
C. Members shall continue their professional development throughout
their careers and shall provide opportunities for the professional
development of those members under their supervision.
D. Members shall act in professional matters for each employer or
client as faithful agents or trustees and shall avoid conflicts of
interest.
E. Members shall build their professional reputation on the merit
of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others.
F. Members shall associate only with reputable persons or
organizations.
G. Members shall issue public statements only in an objective and
truthful manner.
H. Members shall not maliciously injure the reputation, prospects,
or business of others, but this does not remove the moral
obligation to expose unethical conduct.
I. Members shall act in a manner that respects and values the
diversity of our members, staff, partners, customers, and
suppliers, and should strive to promote recognition and
participation by individuals regardless of differences. AMPP
specifically prohibits sexual harassment by or against any
employee, member, officer, director, or other volunteer, vendor, or
customer; and such conduct will not be permitted or condoned.
Anti-Harassment Policy AMPP is committed to providing an
environment free of sexual harassment (which includes harassment
based on gender, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical
conditions), as well as harassment based on such factors as race,
color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical
disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, workers’
compensation leave, veteran status, or any other condition or
characteristic protected by law.
We expect all participants at the MPI Summit to abide by this
Anti-Harassment Policy in all venues at MPI Summit, including
ancillary events and official and unofficial social gatherings. •
Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and
actions. • Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or
harassing
behavior and speech. • Be mindful of your surroundings and of your
fellow
participants. • Alert AMPP staff if you notice harassment.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being
harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact Lesley
Martinez at +1 832-651-7229 on-site immediately.
Alcohol Consumption Policy AMPP is committed to the health and
well-being of its staff, members, customers, event participants,
and vendors. The association expects individuals who choose to
consume alcohol at AMPP-affiliated events to do so legally and in
moderation. The use of alcoholic beverages by any participant at an
AMPP-affiliated event shall be in compliance with federal, state,
and local laws. Persons who infringe upon the rights of others, who
conduct themselves in a disorderly manner, or who damage or destroy
property shall be subject to disciplinary and/or criminal action.
All MPI Summit participants are expected to abide by this alcohol
policy in all venues at the MPI Summit, including ancillary events
and official and unofficial social gatherings. Participants shall
conform to the requirements of this policy and all other applicable
AMPP policies, including but not limited to the AMPP Code of Ethics
and anti-harassment policies.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being
harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact Lesley
Martinez at +1 832-651-7229 on-site immediately.
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