HMA Brings Lumber Industry Up To Date At Annual Event
This year’s Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) National Conference & Expo, held in Jacksonville, FL, at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront was themed Resurgence. It featured learning sessions designed to help company leaders into the future.
The three-day meeting was packed with speakers, meetings, and Expo hours, along with networking receptions.
To follow are speakers and topics that were on the scheduled docket:
- Importance of ITR Economics’ Outlook for 2026 and Early 2027
Michael Feuz, Economist & Senior Consulting Speaker at ITR Economics - Unlocking Grant Opportunities Through the U.S. Forest Service Wood Innovations Program
Joel Dulin, CEO, Jozana Grant Services - Cyber Security: Are You Covered?
Woody Stanchina, Vice President, National Forest Products Practice for Marsh McLennan Agency - Railway Tie Association’s Market Update
Nate Irby, RTA Executive Director
Michael Skeen, Director of Engineering Operations, CSX Transportation
Kristine Storm, Director, Genesee & Wyoming Inc. - The AI Revolution
Patrick Lepage, Technical Sales Director for Technologies, Comact - Boots on the Ground in Washington, D.C.
John Weber, Principal, Monument Advocacy - Know Your Worth: Business Valuations
Melissa Bizyak, Partner – Business Valuation & Litigation Support Services, Grossman Yanak & Ford LLP
Attendees could also enjoy a game of golf in the HMA fourth annual tournament. This year’s event was played at Bent Creek Golf Course.
Other meetings held in conjunction with the HMA included the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Assoc. Annual Meeting.
To learn more about the HMA, visit hmamembers.org.
