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Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 |
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10 a.m. ET; 7 a.m. PT |
| Length: |
90 minutes |
| Speakers: |
Melanie Pfeiffenberger, ABC National; Kristen Swearingen, ABC National; Vance Walter, ABC National |
| Moderator: |
Jon Lynch, Preisdent, Three Rivers Company |
Webinar Description
Accessible to all ABC Members and Chapter Staff with a focus on the Mid-America region
Join Melanie Pfeiffenberger, Kristen Swearingen and Vance Walter from the ABC National Government Affairs team as they breakdown the results of the 2024 election, ABC’s impact and what to expect in 2025. All ABC members are eligible to attend the webinar and are invited to ask relevant questions, but this webinar will focus on the Mid-America region.
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Speakers Info
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Kristen Swearingen is vice president of legislative & political affairs for ABC. She leads the association’s lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill and coalition efforts in the business community—chairing the 600-member Coalition for a Democratic Workplace. Prior to joining ABC, Swearingen was a staffer in the office of former Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky.
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Vance Walter helps lead the federal affairs team at ABC in a legislative and political capacity. Vance serves as a representative of ABC, advocating for ABC’s legislative positions on Capitol Hill. Vance also directs the political operations for ABC, serving as the staff liaison for ABC PAC. Prior to joining ABC, Vance worked in the polling industry for Public Opinion Strategies and worked for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.
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Melanie Pfeiffenberger serves as the senior director of political affairs for ABC. Prior to joining ABC, she served as the executive director of the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee. Additionally, she has experience working in fundraising, grassroots advocacy and local government.
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| Date: |
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 |
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| Time: |
3 p.m. ET; 12 p.m. PT |
| Length: |
90 minutes |
| Speakers: |
Melanie Pfeiffenberger, ABC National; Kristen Swearingen, ABC National; Vance Walter, ABC National |
| Moderator: |
Mike Choutka, Hensel Phelps, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
Webinar Description
Accessible to all ABC Members and Chapter Staff with a focus on Mountain West region
Join Melanie Pfeiffenberger, Kristen Swearingen and Vance Walter from the ABC National Government Affairs team as they breakdown the results of the 2024 election, ABC’s impact and what to expect in 2025. All ABC members are eligible to attend the webinar and are invited to ask relevant questions, but this webinar will focus on the Mountain West region.
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Speakers Info
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Kristen Swearingen is vice president of legislative & political affairs for ABC. She leads the association’s lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill and coalition efforts in the business community—chairing the 600-member Coalition for a Democratic Workplace. Prior to joining ABC, Swearingen was a staffer in the office of former Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky.
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Vance Walter helps lead the federal affairs team at ABC in a legislative and political capacity. Vance serves as a representative of ABC, advocating for ABC’s legislative positions on Capitol Hill. Vance also directs the political operations for ABC, serving as the staff liaison for ABC PAC. Prior to joining ABC, Vance worked in the polling industry for Public Opinion Strategies and worked for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.
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Melanie Pfeiffenberger serves as the senior director of political affairs for ABC. Prior to joining ABC, she served as the executive director of the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee. Additionally, she has experience working in fundraising, grassroots advocacy and local government.
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| Date: |
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 |
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| Time: |
3-4 p.m. ET |
| Length: |
60 minutes |
| Speaker: |
Kevin Soohoo, Head of Global AEC Strategy, Egnyte |
| Moderator: |
Satyam Verma, Construction Practice Leader, Egnyte |
Webinar Description
Learn how with the right data governance approach can set up an AEC firm for success when preparing for the integration of AI. Egnyte’s Kevin Soohoo will discuss parallels between data management and building with LEGO® bricks to secure accurate and reliable information with supporting evidence. Explore how to optimize your data and align user permissions for AI success, the importance of metadata and file-naming conventions and ethical considerations including data privacy and security. Attendees will receive a free LEGO® Architecture set.
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Kevin Soohoo is the Head of Global AEC Strategy for Egnyte, a platform used by thousands of AEC firms worldwide to unify their design and construction data for seamless collaboration anytime, anywhere and on any device. With 20 years of experience in the construction technology space as both an end-user and a solution provider, Soohoo is responsible for driving Egnyte’s strategic growth efforts worldwide.
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Moderator Info
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Satyam Verma is the Construction Practice Leader at Egnyte, where he excels in driving value through market recognition, product positioning and collaborative execution. Verma is a seasoned professional with a robust track record in revenue operations, go-to-market strategies and strategic partnerships. His experience spans roles in relationship-building, revenue development and agile leadership at a variety of firms, from early-stage startups to Fortune 1000 companies.
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