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Keynote Speakers
Cameron Atlas Songwriter/Live Performer, TEDx Speaker and Executive Coach Cameron Atlas blends live music with insights on high performance, leadership, creativity and innovation to transform audiences and empower them to break through their limits and overcome their greatest challenges. With more than 300 songs written about topics like purpose, resilience, courage and overcoming adversity, Atlas’s music has been heard millions of times across 195 countries and is performed live on a grand piano and acoustic guitar.
Anthony Huey, CSP® President, Reputation Management LLC International speaker Anthony Huey provides pragmatic communications tools, tips and techniques for immediate use. Huey’s 25-year career includes tenures as a news reporter and senior editor, crisis management specialist, media relations consultant and executive speech coach. He owns Reputation Management LLC, one of the nation’s leading communications training and crisis consulting companies. Anthony earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from The Ohio State University and is a Certified Speaking Professional.
Session Speakers
Laura Barnes President/CEO, ABC Central California Laura Barnes began her career in the construction industry in 1991 while working as the office manager for her family-owned construction supply business. In September 2000, she was hired by ABC Central California as operations manager. In 2001, Barnes was named the chapter’s president. Barnes celebrates her 25th anniversary with ABC in 2025.
Hunter Bendall Senior Vice President, Marsh McLennan Agency Member, ABC National Board of Directors Hunter Bendall brings a unique blend of technical expertise and industry leadership to his role as senior vice president at Marsh McLennan Agency. Bendall and his firm craft tailored risk management and surety-credit solutions that help construction companies thrive in volatile markets. He is a past chair of the ABC Chesapeake Shores chapter and writes for Commercial Construction & Renovation magazine.
Peter M. Dyga, CAE President and CEO, ABC Florida East Coast, ABC Institute, ABC Cares Foundation and ABC Service Corp. Member, ABC National Board of Directors Peter Dyga has served as president and CEO of ABC Florida East Coast, ABC Institute, ABC Cares Foundation and ABC Service Corp. since November 2011 and previously was the chapter vice president of government affairs for 12 years. Dyga is a graduate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute of Organizational Management and has a Certified Association Executive credential from the American Society of Association Executives. He is also active in the Florida Society of Association Executives.
Greg Gutierrez President and CEO, Truitt Corp.ABC National Pacific Region Vice Chair Greg Gutierrez has been an active ABC member since 2016. He is a past chair of ABC Central California’s Board of Directors and Government Affairs Committee. Gutierrez also serves on ABC PAC and is the incoming chair of ABC of California. Gutierrez worked his way up through the ranks at Truitt Corp., beginning as a yard helper in 2005 and becoming president and CEO in 2018.
Shandon Harbour President/CEO, ABC San Diego
Brandon Mabile Performance Contractors Inc ABC National Secretary and South Central Region Vice Chair Brandon Mabile, strategic development manager for Performance Contractors Inc., serves as the secretary and South Central region vice chair for ABC. In 2020, Mabile was named the ABC National Young Professional of the Year. In 2019, he served as chair of the board of directors of ABC of Greater Houston. Mabile joined Performance in 2006 and was named strategic development manager in 2021.
Chad Prinkey Founder and CEO, Well Built Consulting Chad Prinkey is dedicated to improving construction companies, project teams and the industry. He has delivered management and executive-level keynotes and programs to over 120 construction companies and more than a dozen associations. Prinkey has designed and delivered construction project partnering programs to align and inspire high-performance project teams to effectively collaborate for success. He is the founder and CEO of Well Built Consulting, which is dedicated to exclusively serving the construction industry.
G. David Sload President and CEO, ABC Keystone G. David Sload is a construction industry and association professional with 45-plus years of experience in all phases of design and construction on commercial and industrial projects. Starting his career as an architectural draftsman, Sload advanced though estimating, project management and leadership roles and served as chair of ABC’s Keystone chapter in 2000. In 2011, he joined Keystone as director of education and workforce development and was named president and CEO in 2017.
Scott Uren President/CEO, Titan Fire Protection Chair, ABC San DiegoChair-elect, ABC of California Scott Uren is the President and CEO of Titan Fire Protection. Uren founded Titan in 2014, and he is a seasoned fire protection professional, bringing years of industry expertise and a commitment to life safety. Known for his hands-on approach and deep knowledge of fire systems, he is dedicated to delivering reliable, code-compliant solutions that protect people and property. Uhren’s leadership and technical skills make him a trusted partner in the fire protection community. He is currently the chair of the ABC San Diego chapter and the chair-elect for ABC of California.
Kerrick Whisenant President, Limestone Building Group LLC ABC National Southeast Region Vice Chair Kerrick Whisenant, president of Limestone Building Group LLC, serves as Southeast region vice chair for ABC. Whisenant has served on the ABC National Board of Directors and Strategic Planning, Bylaws, Certification and Business Development committees. At ABC North Alabama, he served as the 2021 chair of the Board of the Directors, 2018-2022 Board member and 2016-2023 Legislative Committee chair.
Jason Wallack Operations Manager, Hensel Phelps Chair, ABC Rocky Mountain Chapter Jason Wallack is an operations manager at Hensel Phelps with over 32 years of industry experience. Throughout his career, he has successfully delivered more than $1.9 billion in construction projects. Wallack is known for providing leadership and vision essential to project success and client satisfaction. He also chairs the ABC Rocky Mountain Board of Directors.
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