2026 Agenda
The 2026 SPANPartner All Hands brought partners together to align on priorities, challenges, and opportunities. This agenda reflects the sessions and structure that guided those conversations.
SPANPartner All Hands Day 1 | March 10, 2026
8:15 to 9:00 Guest Check-In and Breakfast
9:00 to 9:15 Welcome / Meeting Overview
Henry Mendez, Costco Pre-Construction Services Manager
9:15 to 9:20 Safety Moment
Henry Mendez, Costco Pre-Construction Services Manager
9:20 to 9:35 Team Introductions
9:35 to 9:50 Opening Statement |George Goddard, SPAN's CEO
9:50 to 10:10 Opening Statement | Julia Howell, SPAN's President & CFO
10:10 to 11:00 Costco Program Overview
Ernie Brandi, Executive Vice President of Costco Pre-Construction Services
Costco Sustainability Report 2025
11:00 to 11:15 Break
SPANPartner Presentations (Block 1)
11:15 to 11:30 McElroy Metal Inc. - Cultural Alignment & Partnership
11:30 to 11:45 MetlSpan - Risk Management, Safety & Reliability
11:45 to 12:00 Silvercote - Growth Strategy
12:00 to 12:15 Butler Manufacturing - Collaboration, Communication & Integration
12:15 to 1:15 Lunch
1:15 to 1:45 Legacy Program Overview and Business Development
David Blink, Vice President of Business Development
SPANPartner Presentations (Block 2)
1:45 to 2:00 Anvil Steel - Key Challenges & Lessons Learned
2:00 to 2:15 New Vision Agency - Technology AI & Automation
2:15 to 2:30 Nucor Buildings Group - Growth Strategy
2:30 to 2:45 Engineered Products, a Pape' Company - Customer Service & Client Experience
2:45 to 3:00 Break
3:00 to 3:30 Sr. Project Managers Presentation
Bryan Gilliland, David Jones, Daniel Bernhardt, and Tim DeYoung
SPANPartner Presentations (Block 3)
3:30 to 3:45 Lane Supply, Inc. - Cultural Alignment & Partnership
3:45 to 4:00 4Front - Key Challenges & Lessons Learned
4:00 to 4:15 R&S Manufacturing and Sales Co. - Innovation & Industry Evolution
4:15 to 4:30 Kinship Group - Looking Ahead: 2027 and Beyond
4:30 to 4:45 Meeting Recap/ Adjourn for Today
6:00 Group Dinner
SPANPartner All Hands Day 2 | March 11, 2026
8:30 to 9:00 Arrival and Breakfast
9:00 to 9:10 Safety Moment
9:10 to 9:30 Welcome Back and Q&A from Day 1
Henry Mendez, Costco Pre-Construction Services Manager
SPANPartner Presentations (Block 1)
9:30 to 9:45 Kingspan Panels - Looking Ahead: 2027 and Beyond
9:45 to 10:00 Barrier Roofing and Solar - Cultural Alignment & Partnership
10:00 to 10:15 Aluminum Product - Problem Solving & Adaptability
10:15 to 10:30 Mechanical Sales, Inc. - Key Challenges & Lessons Learned
10:30 to 10:45 Break
10:45 to 11:15 Technology, Processes and Innovation Presentation
Joe Garza, Operations Manager
SPAN BI Team Calendly Link
SPANPartner Presentations (Block 2)
11:15 to 11:30 JAC Metal - Problem Solving & Adaptability
1:30 to 11:45 Sunbelt Rentals - Customer Service & Client Experience
11:45 to 12:00 SLC Contracting - Key Challenges & Lessons Learned
12:00 to 12:15 United Rentals - Customer Service & Client Experience
12:15 to 1:15 Lunch
1:15 to 1:45 SPAN Field Services Presentation
Greg Anderson (VP of Steel Erection Services), Evan Wilson (General Superintendent), and Kenny Wisecup (Director of SES Operations)
SPANPartner Presentations (Block 3)
2:45 to 2:00 Seka Builders - Risk Management, Safety & Reliability
2:00 to 2:15 Showplace Services - Cultural Alignment & Partnership
2:15 to 2:30 KBL Buildings - Key Challenges & Lessons Learned
2:30 to 2:45 Break
2:45 to 4:30 Open Discussion Round Table
4:30 to 4:45 Partner Pledge
4:45 to 5:00 Closing Remarks
Ernie Brandi, Executive Vice President of Costco Pre-Construction Services
5:00 Adjourn