Forming Our Future

Schedule

Tuesday, March 6, 2018
6:00 p.m.	Executive Committee Dinner
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
8:00 a.m.	Executive Committee Meeting
5:00 p.m.	First Timers Reception (by invitation only) All first-time attendees are invited to this welcome reception to connect with other first timers as well as members of PMA’s Executive Committee and their spouses.
6:00 p.m.	Early Arrivals Reception All Forming Our Future participants are invited to this reception to get together with old friends and meet new connections. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and great conversation in a relaxed and informal setting before the conference officially begins the following day.
Thursday, March 8, 2018
8:00 a.m.	2017/2018 PMA Board of Directors Meeting
11:30 a.m.	VIP Distinguished Leader Lunch (Past Chair/First Lady & Gent)
1:15 p.m.	Opening Remarks Roy Hardy President, PMA Dave Arndt Chairman, PMA
1:30 p.m.	Be Unstoppable: The Science and Secrets of Persistence Alden Mills Former Navy SEAL Platoon Commander Co-founder/CEO, Perfect Fitness Author Finding success can be hard, frustrating and even demoralizing. Many people give up too soon, not knowing how close they’ve come to their goal. Now there’s good news: Thanks to 25 years leading businesses and Navy SEALs, Alden Mills asserts that success can be a choice. He draws upon his own failures and achievements to share how anyone can succeed at greater levels once you understand the science and secrets to persistence. This inspiring keynote is based on Alden’s highly-regarded book, “Be Unstoppable.”
2:30 p.m.	After the Plateau – Adapting to the New Supplier Reality Michael Robinet Managing Director, IHS Michael will discuss how the vehicle market will alter over the next two decades and how suppliers need to adapt their strategies to take advantage and survive.
3:30 p.m.	Refreshment Break
3:45 p.m.	Electric Vehicles – The Technology and Stamping Industry Impact Ranges from Mild to Full David Andrea Automotive Consultant, Plante Moran The momentum on a global scale of OEM and supplier investment and government regulation is swinging towards vehicle electrification. However, the penetration shares will vary dramatically market-to-market and the technologies that make up vehicle electrification will range significantly from mild- to full-electrification. This session will provide an overview of the vehicle electrification technologies and identify the potential impact of these emerging technologies on the stamping community.
5:30 p.m.	PMAEF Founding Members Reception (by invitation only) PMA will recognize and celebrate the founding members of the PMA Educational Foundation at this reception, which is exclusive to PMAEF founding members.
6:30 p.m.	Western-inspired Chairman’s Reception & Dinner Come dressed in your best western-themed attire and enjoy dinner set against the backdrop of the stunning Catalina Mountains. One lucky man and one lucky woman will receive a $100 gift card in our annual costume contest.
Friday, March 9, 2018
7:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m.	Educational Sessions T1: Combatting the Skills Gap in Small Town America Ross Manni General Manager, Baldwin Technology Ross will provide new and innovative methods to recruit and develop leadership and combat the aging workforce and shortage of skilled talent that affects many manufacturers. Through building a culture of empowerment, continuous improvement, wellness, local partnerships and convenient educational methods, we can face this challenge head on and sustain our business for the long term. T2: Are You Running Your Business or is Your Business Running You? Time to Gain Traction! Ron Kaminski CEO and Founder, CultureShoc Ron is a world-class speaker, facilitator, and Certified EOS Implementer. He specializes in helping frustrated entrepreneurs and their leadership teams get more of what they want from their companies. You will leave this session with a crystal clear understanding of how to master Vision, Traction & Healthy: Vision – Have everyone 100% rowing in the exact same direction and towards a shared and compelling vision. Traction - Intentionally build a culture of accountability and disciplined execution to actually gain Traction towards your vision. Healthy - Develop and maintain an open and honest culture of high trust in your leadership team…So goes the health of your leadership team, so goes the health of the organization. T3: Steel Tariffs, NAFTA Negotiations, and the Trump Administration Omar Nashashibi Founding Partner, The Franklin Partnership, LLP Paul Nathanson Partner, Policy Resolution Group, Bracewell PMA's consultants in Washington, The Franklin Partnership and Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell, will provide insight into how actions on trade could affect global supply chains. They will preview what is next on trade policy and review the first year of the new administration, which saw major discussions on rewriting NAFTA, whether to impose tariffs or import restrictions on steel and aluminum, and heightened anxiety over trade with China. T4: Business Bootcamp: How Successful Organizations Increase Engagement, Execution and Earnings Shane Yount Principal and Author, Competitive Solutions This session will challenge attendees to examine their current operating system and team functionality, while providing proven and practical solutions for improvement. Learn how to create process-based business strategies, determine why your metrics don’t encourage employee engagement/personal accountability and also discover how to increase weekly productivity from the board room to the floor.
9:00 a.m.	Refreshment Break
9:00 a.m.	Spouse and Guest Brunch and Essential Oil Program Activity Information
9:15 a.m.	Educational Sessions T1: Managing the Marketplace – Strategies for Future Success Laurie Harbour President and CEO, Harbour Results The metalforming industry is experiencing a dynamic marketplace faced with many external factors that can influence change within the industry. This session will take a close look at those external factors impacting metalformers and how PMA members are performing across the industry. Additionally, Laurie will share best practices to optimize your business to drive future success. T2: Beat the Breach: Are You Prepared for a Cyber-attack? Mike Lipinski Principal, Plante Moran Alejandro Rodriguez Mexico Country Manager, International Consulting, Plante Moran Do you feel confident in your ability to combat sophisticated cyber-attack entry strategies of today and tomorrow? In this session, we will discuss the very real threats facing your IT, information security, and risk teams. You’ll leave with an understanding of why organizations are failing at such a high rate, how to discuss these threats with your teams, and what you can do to improve your people, process, and technology programs to combat intrusion. T3: When Expectations and Reality Collide – Developing the Millennial Workforce Peter Ulintz Director of Technical Training and Workforce Development, PMA Several major factors have influenced the millennial workforce throughout their lifetimes, including their parents, the self-esteem movement, the customer service movement, gaming and technology, and casual communications. These influences have shaped not only their personal lives but how they learn, how they want to work, and how they expect to communicate. This session examines the expectations of younger employees and the changing landscape in the workplace. T4: Business Bootcamp: How Successful Organizations Increase Engagement, Execution and Earnings Shane Yount Principal and Author, Competitive Solutions This session will challenge attendees to examine their current operating system and team functionality, while providing proven and practical solutions for improvement. Learn how to create process-based business strategies, determine why your metrics don’t encourage employee engagement/personal accountability and also discover how to increase weekly productivity from the board room to the floor. T5: Tax Breaks for PMA Members Michael Siegel, CPA Managing Director, alliantgroup Join Michael for an informative session on the latest updates to powerful tax credits and incentives for manufacturers, job shops and suppliers within the metalforming industry. He will walk you through the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit and why it applies to you, the latest changes to the tax code from the IRS and how you can qualify for these exciting credits and incentives.
10:15 a.m.	Refreshment Break
10:30 a.m.	Educational Sessions T1: Combatting the Skills Gap in Small Town America Ross Manni General Manager, Baldwin Technology Ross will provide new and innovative methods to recruit and develop leadership and combat the aging workforce and shortage of skilled talent that affects many manufacturers. Through building a culture of empowerment, continuous improvement, wellness, local partnerships and convenient educational methods, we can face this challenge head on and sustain our business for the long term. T2: Simple Pathways to Profitability Leslie Boyd Principal, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Profitability is a key component to a healthy and sustainable business, but managing profitability, and aligning the efforts of your managers in a way that supports improved profitability, can be complex and confusing. Join us for an informative and insightful discussion on how to simplify your financial business model so you can make informed business decisions to improve profitability, identify new growth opportunities, and ultimately, improve the value of your business. T3: Steel Tariffs, NAFTA Negotiations, and the Trump Administration Omar Nashashibi Founding Partner, The Franklin Partnership, LLP Paul Nathanson Partner, Policy Resolution Group, Bracewell PMA's consultants in Washington, The Franklin Partnership and Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell, will provide insight into how actions on trade could affect global supply chains. They will preview what is next on trade policy and review the first year of the new administration, which saw major discussions on rewriting NAFTA, whether to impose tariffs or import restrictions on steel and aluminum, and heightened anxiety over trade with China. T4: When Expectations and Reality Collide – Developing the Millennial Workforce Peter Ulintz Director of Technical Training and Workforce Development, PMA Several major factors have influenced the millennial workforce throughout their lifetimes, including their parents, the self-esteem movement, the customer service movement, gaming and technology, and casual communications. These influences have shaped not only their personal lives but how they learn, how they want to work, and how they expect to communicate. This session examines the expectations of younger employees and the changing landscape in the workplace.
12:00 p.m.	Golf Shamble (shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.) Activity Information
12:15 p.m.	Optional Jeep Tour of the Sonoran Desert (transportation to depart at 12:30 p.m.) Activity Information
12:15 p.m.	Optional Arizona-Sonora Living Desert Museum Tour (transportation to depart at 12:30 p.m.) Activity Information
Saturday, March 10, 2018
8:00 a.m.	Group Breakfast
8:45 a.m.	One Year Later: President Trump, GOP Congress, and a New Washington John Guzik Founding Partner, The Franklin Partnership, LLP Omar Nashashibi Founding Partner, The Franklin Partnership, LLP Paul Nathanson Partner, Policy Resolution Group, Bracewell PMA's consultants in Washington, D.C., The Franklin Partnership and Policy Resolution Group at Bracewell, will look back on just more than a year under the Trump administration, how Washington has changed, and the latest on tax reform, regulatory rewrites and workforce development. The 2016 elections shook up the country and the world. Hear directly from Washington insiders and get past the "fake news"!
9:30 a.m.	Morning Break
9:45 a.m.	Closing Keynote Made in America: Educating, Motivating and Empowering Americans to Expand Skills & Entrepreneurship John Ratzenberger Actor and Entrepreneur You may remember him as Cliff, the mailman on "Cheers," or the voice of some of your favorite characters in Pixar movies, but one of John Ratzenberger’s favorite projects was his TV show on the Travel Channel—John Ratzenberger’s "Made in America"—spotlighting great American manufacturers, showing how their products were made and celebrating the work ethic that built our country. Join John as he discusses his passion for making things and gives a warm Cheers to all of PMA’s makers.
10:45 a.m.	PMA/PMAEF Annual Meetings & Officer Recognition The annual meeting of members will celebrate PMA’s current officers and welcome our 2018 officers to the leadership. The meeting also will provide an overview of key issues impacting the industry and the association, with brief presentations on the PMA Educational Foundation, PMA’s advocacy agenda and more.
6:00 p.m.	Formal Cocktail Reception
6:30 p.m.	Formal Gala Dinner and Party Conclude the meeting with style and distinction. Enjoy an evening with cocktails, dinner, dancing and great fun. Celebrate the metalforming industry and our accomplishments over the past year. Please note this is formal and tuxes or suits are encouraged.