Keynote Speaker Johnny Quinn: Unstoppable Momentum

8:45-9:45 am Tuesday, June 23

Kick off the MCA Summer Meeting with a high-energy keynote designed to help you lead and perform when the pressure is on. In “Unstoppable Momentum,” U.S Olympian and former pro football player Johnny Quinn shares a practical, inspiring playbook for

• breaking through barriers
• staying focused through change
• building the kind of forward motion that lifts an entire team.

Quinn's story and lessons translate directly to the realities our industry faces—tight timelines, evolving markets, and the daily challenge of keeping people aligned and motivated while you push for growth.

Expect clear, memorable frameworks you can apply immediately—and your rising stars can use to accelerate their own development.

John Kelly: Midterm Elections & Beyond

10-10:45 am Tuesday, June 23

Elections have consequences—and for business, the most important question is what happens after the headlines. In “Midterm Elections & Beyond,” MCA’s legal counsel John J. Kelly will provide a clear, practical look at the post-election landscape and what it may mean for companies operating in today’s fast-moving regulatory and economic environment.

John will translate Washington developments into actionable insight—covering the policy and regulatory signals leaders should be watching, where gridlock vs. momentum is most likely, and how shifts in priorities can affect compliance, operating risk, and long-range planning. You’ll leave better prepared to anticipate change, ask the right questions inside your organization, and respond with confidence as the next legislative cycle takes shape.

As MCA’s long-time legal counsel, John brings deep experience advising associations and industry stakeholders on governance, compliance, and public-policy issues. He is of counsel to Howe, Anderson & Smith, P.C. in Washington, DC, and he has worked with MCA for more than 35 years—giving him a unique perspective on how political shifts can ripple through the business climate. Don’t miss this timely session to help you stay informed, reduce surprises, and plan for what’s next.

Karen Edwards Moderator: Strategies to Stay In Front of Your Customer

10:45-11:45 am Tuesday, June 23

Join Karen Edwards, the COO of RoofersCoffeeShop® and MetalCoffeeShop™, for a specialty session on sales and marketing. Karen works at the intersection of metal construction, roofing, technology, and workforce development. A long‑time industry communicator and strategist, Karen leads conversations with contractors, manufacturers, and association leaders across the metal construction sector, covering topics ranging from labor challenges and technology adoption to leadership, training, and business growth. Through her work hosting panels, podcasts, and industry forums—and her close collaboration with organizations such as the Metal Construction Association—she brings a broad, real‑world perspective.

Amy Staska, Mandy McIntrye, and Maureen Greeves: Recruiting Is the New Retention - Strategies for Hiring and Retaining Staff

2:45-3:30 pm, Tuesday, June 23

Join Karen Edwards as she moderates this dynamic panel which will discuss how keeping good people is as critical as finding them. This session explores proven, industry‑relevant strategies for attracting talent, engaging employees, and building workplaces where skilled professionals want to stay. From culture and leadership to training, communication, and career pathways, attendees will gain practical insights they can apply immediately to strengthen their teams and reduce costly turnover.

Amy Staska is Vice President of NRCA University at the National Roofing Contractors Association, where she leads education, training, and workforce development initiatives serving contractors across the roofing and metal construction industries. With a career dedicated to adult learning, safety education, and leadership development, Amy has helped shape nationally recognized programs focused on building skilled, engaged teams. Her work centers on equipping companies with practical strategies to attract talent, develop future leaders, and create training cultures that support long‑term employee retention.

Mandy McIntyre is the founder of Level Up Consultants and a nationally speaker and advocate on leadership, company culture, and mental health in the construction industry. A former roofing contractor executive, Mandy works with organizations across roofing and metal construction to help them strengthen hiring pipelines, retain employees, and build workplaces where people want to stay and grow. Her work bridges culture, well‑being, and leadership accountability—addressing the human factors that directly impact workforce stability and performance.

Maureen Greeves is a strategic project manager at Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance, where she brings deep experience in field operations, process improvement, and team leadership within the building‑envelope industry. With a background spanning project management, service operations, and workforce development, Maureen focuses on creating systems and cultures that support employee engagement, consistency, and long‑term retention. She is also an active industry leader committed to advancing professional growth and leadership pathways across roofing and metal‑adjacent trades.