b'Baseline Study on Water-BasedPresidents\' Forum: Presidents\' Adhesives (101)Perspectives on the Economic State of the Moderator: Rene Dupuis, PhD, SRIIndustry Panelists: Kevin Gwaltney, Diamond RoofingMRCAModerator: Randy Adams, R. Adams Roofing, Inc. and Technical & Research Committee chair; Joe Schwetz, Sika Panelists: Heidi J. Ellsworth, Eagle View Technologies: Todd Sarnafil; and Thomas J. Taylor, PhD, GAFHoma, Polyglass USA. Inc.; John McLaughlin, Allied Exteriors 9:15-10:30 am Thursday, October 24Division; Chris Salazar, Karnak Corporation; and Bob Donald E. Stephens Convention CenterWambolt, Johns Manville Rooms 48, 50, & 5110:45 am-Noon Thursday, October 24 The water-based adhesive (WBA) study involves determin Donald E. Stephens Convention Center ing the fundamental weight loss (dry down) behavior ofRooms 47, 49, 52, & 53 WBA material and its rate of rehydration, both under differ Back by popular demand! MRCA is excited to present the ent temperature and humidity conditions. Currently no datafourth annual Presidents\' Forum featuring a moderated exist in the public domain that specifically address thesediscussion among executives from major industry supplitwo important factors roofing contractors need to know.ers. The participants will discuss important issues impacting the roofing industry. Plan to attend thisn\'t miss" "caBuilding Your Own Safety Plan (102)session. Moderator: Gary Auman, MRCA legal counsel, Dunleavey, Mahan, & FurryManaging Across Generations at Work Panelists: Kelly Lea, KPost Company; Rod Petrick,(103)KARNAK Ridgeworth Roofing Co., Inc.; Jayne Williams, KPostSponsored by~-::~-;~1\'~*07!\'.l\'lt,,~ Company; andWray, Wray Roofing Andy Speaker: Karen Cates, PhD, Kellogg SchoolManagement 9:15-10:30 am Thursday, October 24of 1:30-3 pm Thursday, October 24 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rooms44&46Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rooms 48, 50, & 51 Panelists representing small, medium, and large contractor companies will discuss key steps in developing effectiveRoofing contractors face challenges both on and off the roof when itto managing the different generations safety plans. The panelists will share lessons learned andcomes provide insight into what has and has not worked for them.at work. Why do young workers seem surgically attached to Discussion points will include plan development. plan com their smart phones? What\'s wrong with having a little fun ponents. creating "buy in," execution, and tracking. Attend at work? It\'s easy to get bogged down in negative stereoees also will learn about a new MRCA member benefit thattypes about people of all ages. Learn the benefits of having will review and critique safety plans.multiple generations at work and how roofing contractors can maximize employee commitment and performance by proactively managing them. 8********************************'