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 Program Details

Welcome Reception
Wednesday, October 16
6:00 - 8:00 PM

Join us Wednesday evening for the Welcome Reception on the Marina Terrace off the pool deck. There will be plenty of food, drink, and time to visit with industry friends, so no need for separate dinner reservations. After the reception, you’ll have time to enjoy nearby Coronado or relax with friends in the hotel bar.


What Business Are You Really In?
Thursday, October 17
9:30 - 10:30 AM

We are all basically in the business to sell fasteners, but what are you really selling? This panel of industry veterans will discuss how they promote their brand and separate from the competition. Subject matter to include:

  • What elevates your customer experience?
  • What is the "X" factor that makes your customer choose to do business with you?
  • How do you use relationship selling in the era of "spreadsheet buying"?
  • How do you build a corporate culture that supports your customers?

Panelists: Lisa Breton (DB Roberts), Kelly Charles (Sems and Specials), Kevin Chavis (Star Stainless Screw), Kelly Lehman (Pacific Warehouse Sales)

Moderator: Scott McDaniel (Martin Fastening)


The Purpose-Driven Life
Thursday, October 17
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Today is the first day of the rest of your life. How does the retiring manager/owner transition to the next chapter in life? How do you define your legacy? Purpose and abundance is found when you successfully transition your life from one phase to another, find meaning, and keep a growth mindset. Bobi Seredich from the Southwest Institute for Emotional Intelligence will help break it all down in a very special and customized presentation for NFDA.

Bobi Seredich is a recognized speaker, author, trainer, and successful entrepreneur specializing in leadership development. She has over 25 years of experience dedicated to creating, directing, and presenting leadership programs for top companies in the U.S. and around the world. She inspires her clients to achieve measurable improvements in their leadership skills, corporate culture, team productivity, communication skills, coaching, self-awareness, resiliency, and leading through change and chaos.


Leadership Development for the Young Fastener Professional
Friday, October 18
9:30 - 10:30 AM

Understanding the principles of management and leadership and transitioning from positional authority and power; to influencing. The panelists will share trials, tribulations, and best practices in their leadership journey.

Panelists: Jake Glaser  (Sherex Fastening Solutions), Tim Vath (Solution Industries), Mike Robinson (LindFast Solutions Group)

Moderator: Kameron Dorsey (Beacon Fasteners & Components)


Merit-Based Compensation - How it Benefits Your Organization
Friday, October 18
10:45 - 11:45 AM

Brooklyn Wolters, the Company Benefits Manager of Huyett will discuss the principles and practices of establishing compensation in your company and how compensation impacts employee engagement and motivation.

Brooklyn will cover how to elevate accuracy of pay practices, enhance employee motivation, and improve retention. She will also discuss the impacts of pay transparency and best practices for pay equity. Don't miss this very important and informative program!