Builders’ Breakfast
ABC Central Florida
ABC Central Florida features speakers and presentations by business and community leaders, developers, builders, architects and many others involved in the industry. The Programs Committee puts together these opportunities to encourage owners, developers, and construction users within the community to use merit shop contractors' services, specifically ABC Central Florida members.
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ABC Office, 651 Danville Drive, Suite 200, Orlando FL 32825
7:30 AM Breakfast & Networking
8:00 AM Program
Upcoming Builders’ Breakfast Programs
REGISTER by selecting the presentation date:
February 27, 2025 - Orlando Health
March 25, 2025 - Building the Future with Orange County Public Schools
Builders’ Breakfast Past Presentations
2025
January 16, 2025 - What's Your 2025 Plan? 2025 Economic Forecast
David Bearce, Subsidiary Regional Manager, ECS Florida, LLC
Peter Hall, Senior Associate, Little Diversified Architectural Consulting
Trevor Hall, Jr., Executive Vice President, Colliers
Ben Lalikos, EVP, Market President, Central Florida Cogent Bank
Jen Pollock, Senior Vice President, Ameris Bank
2023
January 31, 2023 - Industry Forecast Panel Discussion
Trevor Hall, Jr., Executive Director, Colliers International
Ben Lalikos, Senior Vice President, Cogent Bank
Matthew Sloan, Subsidiary Regional Manager, ECS Florida
Chad Wentz, Studio Principal, Little Diversified Architects
February 22, 2023 - Orlando Health
John Walsh, Assistant Vice President, Orlando Health
April 26, 2023 - KAST Construction Company
Bryant Bell, Vice President, KAST Construction Company
Michael Spencer, Project Executive, KAST Construction Company
May 25, 2023 - WELBRO Building Corporation
Darick Bennett, Senior Vice President, WELBRO
David Ziesig, Preconstruction Director, WELBRO
Nathan Hunter, Vice President Preconstruction, Broadmoor
Kathy Logan, Principal, Cooper Carry
Ivi Kusta, Director of Hospitality, BPGS Construction
June 6, 2023 - Legislative Session Impacts Panel Discussion
Carol Bowen, Chief Lobbyist for ABC of Florida
Chris Dawson, Shareholder/Gov. Affairs Advisor, Gray | Robinson, P. A.
Steven Lockhart, General Counsel, Finfrock Construction, LLC
Doug Gartenlaub, Partner, Burr & Forman LLP
June 27, 2023 - Prefab Panel Discussion
Michelle Whiteside, Regional Lean Director, Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
Lisa Gugino., Senior Director of Construction Operations, Falkbuilt By American Interiors
Gary Badge, Architect, FK Architecture
Frank D'Aprile, Director of Preconstruction, KENPAT
August 22, 2023 - Economist + Universal Foundation
Sean Snaith, Director, Institute for Economic Forecasting, University of Central Florida
Diane O'Dell, VP, Community & Diversity Relations
September 26, 2023 - Orlando Venues
Allen Johnson, Chief Venues Officer, Orlando Venues
October 19, 2023 - Orange County Convention Center
Crystal Mudd, Manager, Capital Planning
Terry Devitt, Deputy Director
Mark Tester, Executive Director
2024
January 30, 2024 – 2024 Industry Forecast
Jen Pollock, Senior Vice President, Ameris Bank
Ben Lalikos, Market President Central Florida, Cogent Bank
Trevor Hall, Colliers Land Services
Mark Sloan, ECS Florida, LLC
February 27, 2024 – Orlando Health
John Walsh, Assistant VP Facilities Development, Orlando Health
Kim McMurphy, Director Facility Development Asset Strategy, Orlando Health
May 29, 2024 – Miller Construction Company
Steve Glascott, VP/Project Executive, Miller Construction
Johnny Reyes, Preconstruction Manager, Miller Construction
June 6, 2024 – University of Central Florida and Barton Malow
Jon Varnell, VP for Administrative Operations, UCF
Ben Davis, Assistant VP, UCF
Zach Beiler, Project Manager, Barton Malow
Len Moser, VP Sports, Barton Malow
June 13, 2024 – Orange County Public Schools
Dr. Maria Vazquez, Superintendent, OCPS
Rory Salimbene, Chief Facilities Officer, OCPS
Edward Ames, Director, Facilities & Construction Contracting, OCPS
September 25, 2024 – What’s Next for Seminole County
Jay Zembower, County Chairman, Seminole County
David Mealor, Mayor, Lake Mary
Dr. Mark Mullins, Assistant Superintendent, Seminole County Public Schools
October 2, 2024 – Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
Scott Shedek, VP of Construction, GOAA
October 15, 2024 – Westcourt and Turner Construction
Michael McManus, Principal, JMA Ventures
Paul Batt, Director of Construction, JMA Ventures
Grayson Silver, Managing Partner, Baker Barrios
November 19, 2024 – Brevard Zoo
Emma Reynolds, Director of Philanthropy, Brevard Zoo