2018 FirstService Residential LEADS Conference

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2018 FirstService Residential LEADS Conference

Location

The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood

Date & Time

March 16, 2018 - March 16, 2018 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Join FirstService Residential for a day of learning at the 2018 LEADS Conference on Friday, March 16, 2018 at the Diplomat Beach Resort. The event brings together the industry’s best and brightest and, as its name implies, encourages them to Learn, Evolve, Achieve, Deliver, and Succeed. Participants can share best practices, discover new opportunities and forge new relationships, all in a dynamic learning environment.

As its name implies, the LEADS Conference encourages participants to Learn, Evolve, Achieve, Deliver, Succeed. LEADS was created to empower all stakeholders in this industry to be the very best they can be. Previously known as the FirstService Residential Conference & Exposition, this conference has evolved to bring the industry’s best and brightest together in a dynamic learning environment. LEADS is the ideal opportunity for our valued board members and partners to forge new relationships and share ideas. There is no other event of its kind in South Florida that enriches community associations and the businesses that proudly serve them.

The FirstService Residential LEADS Conference is the area’s foremost collaborative conference that brings together condominium and HOA board members, product and service providers, property management professionals and industry experts. It’s the chance for leaders and experts representing every facet of the industry to connect, share insights, discover new opportunities, and build new partnerships.

Admission is completely free for board members and FirstService associates. Plus, you’ll enjoy complimentary lunch and snacks throughout the day.

Morning Schedule Fri, March 16, 2018

10:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Board Member Certification Course For Condo/HOA Board Members

Community Association Board Members Only
- Angie Carroll
  
  Client Relations Director
- Joshua Krut, Esq.
  
  Partner
10:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Conflict Resolution

FirstService Residential Associates Only
- Heather Saban
  
  Director, Organizational Development
10:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Contracting The Right Contractor For Your Project
- Jeff Lee
  
  Director, Commercial Operations
10:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Disaster Planning: Before, During And After The Storm
- J. Murphy
  
  Senior Vice President
10:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Electronic Voting - Vote For Change! Financial Statements 101
- Donna DiMaggio Berger, Esq.
  
  Shareholder
- Kenneth Direktor, Esq.
  
  Shareholder
10:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Financial Statements 101
- Lien Dang
  
  CPA, Senior Director
- Percy Legendre III
  
  CPA, PA, Managing Partner
10:30 AM — 11:30 AM
Legislative Update: What You Need To Know (Panel Discussion)
- Bill Worrall
  
  Vice President
- Travis Moore
  
  Founder & President
- Laura Manning, Esq.
  
  Shareholder
- George R. Moraitis, Jr.
  
  Representative

Afternoon Schedule Fri, March 16, 2018

2:00 PM — 2:45 PM
Accounting Systems Review And Q&A: AVIDXCHANGE, CAMACCT, BUDGET TOOL, CLICKPAY

FirstService Residential Associates Only
- Debra George
  
  Senior Director
- Angel M. Cruz
  
  Director, Accounts Receivable
- Debbie Penton
  
  Compliance Manager
2:00 PM — 2:45 PM
Are You Ready For The 2018 Hurricane Season?
- Michele Poetsche
  
  Regional Director
2:00 PM — 2:45 PM
Capital Improvements Simplified
- Jeff Lehman
  
  Regional Director
- Gary Mars, Esq.
  
  Shareholder
- Miroslav “Misha” Mladenovic, P.E.
  
  Founder & President | Electrical Engineer
- Pamela Malfavon
  
  Director, Financial Products and Services
- Mark Gerstle
  
  CFE
2:00 PM — 2:45 PM
Cybersecurity: Tips For Keeping Your Community Safe
- Alan Missen
  
  CIO
- Chris Cady
  
  Director, Information Security & Enterprise Architecture
2:00 PM — 2:45 PM
Problem Solving

FirstService Residential Associates Only
- Heather Saban
  
  Director, Organizational Development
2:00 PM — 2:45 PM
What Now? Insurance In Post-Irma Florida
- John Lee
  
  Vice President
- Andrew Spargo
  
  Executive Vice President
3:00 PM — 3:45 PM
BDA And DAS: Life-saving Technology Your Building Should Have
- Clark Lazare
  
  Vice Presiden
3:00 PM — 3:45 PM
Coaching For Top Performance

FirstService Residential Associates Only
- Heather Saban
  
  Director, Organizational Development
3:00 PM — 3:45 PM
Keep Your Residents Happy And Healthy - Creating Wellness Programs/Amenities In Your Community
- Michael Mendillo
  
  Regional President, East
- Michelle Kithcart
  
  Senior Lifestyle Director
- Ilana Alberico
  
  CEO
- Robert F. Burgess, Jr.
  
  President
- Violeta Horne
  
  Director of Sales & Marketing
3:00 PM — 3:45 PM
Keeping You Connected: FirstService Residential Connect Basics

Part 1: Community Association Board Members Only Part 2: FirstService Residential Associates Only
- Michael Bodner
  
  National Director, Property Solutions
- Jennifer Lasseter
  
  Project Manager
3:00 PM — 4:30 PM
The Future Of Real Estate Development In Florida
- Lynn Coulter
  
  Vice President
- Taylor Collins
  
  Managing Partner
- Edwin F. Jahn III
  
  Senior Vice President
- Jamie Telchin
  
  Senior Project Executive
- Harvey Hernandez
  
  CEO
4:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Keep Calm And Budget On (Budgeting Made Easy)
- Mark Martel
  
  Regional Director
- Nicole Johnson Pendergrass
  
  Director of Operations
4:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Management Reports

FirstService Residential Associates Only
- Heather Saban
  
  Director, Organizational Development
4:00 PM — 4:45 PM
Policies: Pets, Parking & Short-term Rentals, Oh My!
- Donna DiMaggio Berger, Esq.
  
  Shareholder
- Kenneth Direktor, Esq.
  
  Shareholder
4:00 PM — 4:45 PM
Super Termites - Tiny Insects; Huge Problem!
- Jim Maler
  
  President
4:00 PM — 4:45 PM
Understanding Board Meetings
- Katharine Effron
  
  Regional Director,
5:00 PM — 5:45 PM
Active Shooter Scenarios: Prevention & Response
- Rony Joseph
  
  Senior Vice President
- Tim Miller
  
  President
5:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Board Member Certification Course For High-rise Board Members

Community Association Board Members Only
- Anthony Gragnano
  
  Regional Director
- Edward S. Hammel, Esq.
  
  Principal
5:00 PM — 5:45 PM
Fire Safety & Compliance
- Laura Rode
  
  Vice President
- Albert Yahya
  
  Sales Manager
- Randall Roger, Esq.
  
  Partner
- Andrew Speranzini, Esq.
  
  Partner
5:00 PM — 5:45 PM
It's Electric! Your Community & Plug-in Electric Vehicles
- Chris Normandeau
  
  CEM, LC, LEED AP BD+C, Director
- Benton Launerts
  
  Regional Vice President
- Randy Etman
  
  Sales Manager
5:00 PM — 5:45 PM
Service Animal Policies - More Bark Than Bite?
- Ben Solomon, Esq.
  
  Managing Partner
- Ramon Palacio, Esq.
  
  Supervising Partner

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