Agenda

Sunday, March 16

Monday, March 17

  • 2025-03-17
    7:00am - 12:00pm
    Registration
  • 2025-03-17
    8:00am - 9:15am
    Opening Breakfast

    The day kicks off with a plated breakfast program featuring NAEC President Bill McGrath, who will deliver the "State of the Association" address. You will enjoy a delicious breakfast while hearing McGrath outline the association's key achievements over the past year, current initiatives, and future goals. He will share valuable insights into the direction of the NAEC, highlighting strategic plans, industry trends, and opportunities for members to engage and grow within the elevator industry. This event promises to set an inspiring tone for the day.

  • 2025-03-17
    8:45am - 11:00am
    Education Sessions

  • 2025-03-17
    10:00am - 11:00am
    Education • Safety Hazards Associated with Existing Home Elevators, Rectification and Risks

    Presentation will discuss many common safety hazards that can be present on existing home elevators, recommendations on rectifying hazards and the appropriate approach to the customer for discussion and approval, and the risks of overlooking these hazards and continuing to perform service work on the elevator with hazards present.

    Chris Harris began his career in the elevator industry in 2000, working for an accessibility, residential and commercial elevator contractor. Working his way through the ranks over the years, he has worked as a new construction mechanic, modernization, service mechanic, manager, and Director of Research and Development and Engineering for their manufacturing operations. In 2010, Chris opened A+ Elevators & Lifts, an accessibility, residential, commercial, and industrial elevator contractor, which today, operates in six states, and includes high-end custom residential cab and commercial interior manufacturing. Chris is currently CET-S and CAT-S certified, and dual-QEI certified through NAEC and NAESA. Chris currently serves the NAEC as a member of Accessibility & Residential Committee.

    Justin Hansen began his career in the elevator industry with A+ Elevators & Lifts in 2015. Justin serves as VP of Field Operations for A+. Justin currently serves NAEC as a member of the Education & Safety Committee, chairman of Accessibility & Residential Committee and member of NexGen.

  • 2025-03-17
    12:00pm - 6:00pm
    Official Golf Tournament

Tuesday, March 18

Wednesday, March 19