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2026 SCMA Annual Conference

June 17, 2026 8:00 AM - June 21, 2026 10:00 AM (EDT)

Description

The Southeast Concrete Masonry Association (SCMA) 2026 Annual Conference is set for June 17-21, 2026 at the Hilton Head Sonesta in Hilton Head, SC. 

This year’s conference is 100% devoted to helping attendees understand the CMU Checkoff. Designed for producers, masonry contractors, suppliers, and other industry professionals, this conference offers an opportunity to learn firsthand about the progress of the CMU Checkoff. With over 13 speakers and 15 breakout sessions, all geared toward deepening your understanding of the CMU Checkoff programs, attendees can expect comprehensive and informative experience.

All Things CMU Checkoff: Building Tomorrow Together

Wednesday, June 17

3:00 – 4:00 PM  SCMA Executive Committee Meeting |  Location: Charleston Room

4:00 – 5:30 PM  SCMA Board of Directors Meeting | Location: Charleston Room

8:00 – 9:30 PM  Board & Family Dinner | New Member Invitation Dinner

Quarterdeck Restaurant160 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island, SC

Thursday, June 18 – General Session & Breakouts

7:15 – 8:15 AM  Registration Open

8:15 – 8:30 AM  Annual Kickoff – Neal Ragsdale (Salon D/E)

8:30 – 9:15 AM Concurrent Sessions

Session

Speaker

Location

Checkoff 101 – Checkoff Program Basics

Alicia Hodges

Salon A

Checkoff 200 – Understanding RAC & Task Groups

Brent Gleason

Salon B

Checkoff 203 – R2 Codes & Standards

Jody Wall

Salon C

Checkoff 204 – R2 Masonry Framed Homes

Ece Erdogmus

Salon D

Checkoff 301 – Masonry Foundations for Educators

Connor Birdsong

Salon E

Checkoff 208 – MFH Wall Design Guide

Mike Schuller

Salon F

9:15 – 10:00 AM Concurrent Sessions

Session

Speaker

Location

Checkoff 102 – Leveraging The Block Design Collective 

Tino Kalayil

Salon A

Checkoff 104 – Webinar, Block Bites & Presenter Course

Danielle Mokris

Salon B

Checkoff 201 – Youth Promotions  & Outreach   

Ryan Shaver

Salon C

Checkoff 202 – R2 Marketing Program

Sue Dillon

Salon D

Checkoff 207 – AIA Design Professionals

Byard Stevens

Salon E

Checkoff 205 – University Education & Outreach

James Cain

Salon F


10:00 – 10:45 AM Concurrent Sessions  

Session

Speaker

Location

Checkoff 206 - Webinar, Block Bites & Presenter Course

Danielle Mokris

Salon A

Checkoff 104 –Checkoff Program Basics

Alicia Hodges

Salon B

Checkoff 203 -  R2 Codes & Standards

Jody Wall

Salon C

Checkoff 204  - R2 Masonry Framed Homes

Ece Erdogmus          

Salon D

Checkoff 301 - R2 University Education & Outreach

James Cain

Salon E

Checkoff 205 -  Masonry Foundations for Educators  

Connor Birdsong

Salon F

 

10:45 – 11:00 AM  Break

11:00 – 11:45 PM Concurrent Sessions 

Session

Speaker

Location

Checkoff 105 – Block Learning Hub Vs Block Design Collective 

Danielle Mokris

Salon A

Checkoff 200 – Understanding RAC & Task Groups

Brent Gleason

Salon B

Checkoff 208 – MFH Wall Design Guide        

Mike Schuller

Salon C

Checkoff 202 – Marketing Program

Sue Dillon

Salon D

Checkoff 207 - R2 AIA Design Professionals

Byard Stevens

Salon E

Checkoff 301 - Masonry Foundations for Educators    

Connor Birdsong

Salon F

 

11:45 – 12:30 PM Concurrent Sessions 

Session

Speaker

Location

Checkoff 105 – Block Learning Hub Vs Block Design Collective 

Danielle Mokris

Salon A

Checkoff 201 – Youth Promotions  & Outreach   

Ryan Shaver

Salon B

Checkoff 203 -  R2 Codes & Standards                                

Jody Wall

Salon C

Checkoff 205 -  R2 University Education & Outreach

James Cain

Salon D

Checkoff 206 - R2 AIA Design Professionals

Byard Stevens

Salon E

Checkoff 301 - Masonry Foundations for Educators    

Connor Birdsong

Salon F

1:00 2:00 PM - SCMCA Board Meeting

6:30 – 7:30 PM  Opening Reception – Oceanfront Pavilion

Dinner on your Own 


Friday, June 19 – Breakout Sessions

7:00 – 7:30 AM  Prayer & Praise (Open to All)

8:00 – 8:45 AM Concurrent Sessions

Session

Speaker

Location

Checkoff 101 – Checkoff Program Basics

Alicia Hodges

Salon A

Checkoff 201 –  AIA Design Professionals

Byard Stevens

Salon B

Checkoff 204 – Masonry Framed Homes

Ece Erdogmus

Salon C

Checkoff 302 – Leveraging Technical Director

Danielle Mokris

Salon D

Checkoff 207 – Youth Promotions  & Outreach

Ryan Shaver

Salon E

Checkoff 301 – MCAA Future Developments 

Connor Birdsong

Salon F

 

8:45 – 9:30 AM Concurrent Sessions

Session

Speaker

Location

Checkoff 102 – Leveraging The Block Design Collective  

Tino Kalayil

Salon A

Checkoff 200 – St. Judes Masonry Framed Home

Brent Gleason

Salon B

Checkoff 204 – R2 Masonry Framed Homes

Ece Erdogmus          

Salon C

Checkoff 104 – BLH  & Block Design Collective    

Danielle Mokris

Salon D

Checkoff 206 – R2 Youth Promotions  & Outreach

Ryan Shaver

Salon E

Checkoff 201 – Masonry Framed Homes: Wall Design Guide

Mike Schuller

Salon F

 

9:30 – 10:15 AM Concurrent Sessions

Session

Speaker

Location

Checkoff 302 – Leveraging R2 Technical Director

Danielle Mokris

Salon A

Checkoff 200 – St. Judes Masonry Framed Home

Brent Gleason

Salon B

Checkoff 105 – Delegated Design

Tino Kalayil

Salon C

Checkoff 202 – R2 Marketing Program

Sue Dillion

Salon D

Checkoff 301 – Masonry Foundations for Educators    

Connor Birdsong

Salon E

Checkoff 208 – MFH Wall Design Guide        

Mike Schuller

Salon F

 

10:15 – 10:30 AM  Break

10:30 – 11:15 AM  National Concrete Masonry Checkoff Board Update

11:15 – 12:00 PM  Pulling Together: Involvement is Key

12:00 PM  Closing Remarks – Neal Ragsdale

12:30 – 2:00 PM  All Masonry Contractors Associations Meeting


Saturday, June 20

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM  Butch Hardy Memorial Golf Tournament & Spouse Time—All Day Pool Cabana

6:30 – 9:30 PM  SCMA Annual Banquet – Dinner, Awards & Entertainment

Dinner—Taste of the South Buffet

Awards—Safety, Tenure Lifetime Achievement, Rising Star, Ambassador.

 

Sunday, June 21

11:00 AM  Hotel Check-Out


HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

The RANC room block at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head June 17-21, 2026 is closed. Call  843-842-2400 for pricing and availability.

*please note, rooms are sold out on Wednesday, June 17th. You can book a room for Thursday, June 18 - 21st. SCMA has overflow rooms held nearby, if you would like an overflow room on Wednesday, June 17th email SCMA at jfreeman@scmaonline.org


Overflow Hotel Options:


Courtyard by Marriott Hilton Head Island - not your typical Courtyard, has a rooftop lounge.  6 min drive. 

Location

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

Nestle into the comfort of recently updated, coastal chic accommodations with stunning views and modern amenities. Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is designed to delight every kind of traveler, whether you are looking for a fun-filled adventure or a peaceful retreat to unplug and recharge.

Pricing

If you are selecting a sponsorship that includes conference registration, you do not have to register separately for the conference, it is included with your sponsorship. If your sponsorship includes golf, we will be following up with you to confirm your players name or you can send to jfreeman@scmaonline.org

Contact Information

Southeast Concrete Masonry Association
Name: Jessica Freeman
Email: jfreeman@scmaonline.org

If you are selecting a sponsorship that includes conference registration, you do not have to register separately for the conference, it is included with your sponsorship. If your sponsorship includes golf, we will be following up with you to confirm your players name or you can send to jfreeman@scmaonline.org

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