2026 SCMA Annual Conference
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 8:00 AM - Sunday, 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 |
Session 1 – Checkoff Basics & Submit Program | Alicia Hodges | Salon A |
Session 2 – Understanding RAC & Task Groups | Brent Gleason | Salon B |
Session 3 – R2 Codes & Standards | Jody Wall | Salon C |
Session 4 – R2 Masonry Framed Homes | Ece Erdogmus | Salon H |
Session 5 – Masonry Foundations for Educators | Connor Birdsong | Salon G |
Session 6 – R2 Masonry Frame Homes - Wall Design Guide | Mike Schuller | Salon F |
9:15 – 10:00 AM Concurrent Sessions
Session | Speaker | Location |
Session 1 – Leveraging The Block Design Collective | Tino Kalayil | Salon A |
Session 2 – Webinars, Block Bites & Presenter Course | Danielle Mokris | Salon B |
Session 3 – R2 Youth Promotions & Outreach | Ryan Shaver | Salon C |
Session 4 – R2 Marketing Program | Sue Dillon | Salon H |
Session 5 – R2 AIA Design Professionals | Byard Stevens | Salon G |
Session 6 – R2 University Education & Outreach | James Cain | Salon F |
10:00 – 10:45 AM Concurrent Sessions
Session | Speaker | Location |
Session 1 – Webinars, Block Bites & Presenter Course | Danielle Mokris | Salon A |
Session 2 – Checkoff Program Basics | Alicia Hodges | Salon B |
Session 3 – R2 Codes & Standards | Jody Wall | Salon C |
Session 4 – R2 Masonry Framed Homes | Ece Erdogmus | Salon H |
Session 5 – R2 University Education & Outreach | James Cain | Salon G |
Session 6 – Masonry Foundations for Educators | Connor Birdsong | Salon F |
10:45 – 11:00 AM Break
11:00 – 11:45 PM Concurrent Sessions
Session | Speaker | Location |
Session 1 – Block Learning Hub Vs Block Design Collective | Danielle Mokris | Salon A |
Session 2 – Understanding RAC & Task Groups | Brent Gleason | Salon B |
Session 3 – R2 MFH Wall Design Guide | Mike Schuller | Salon C |
Session 4 – R2 Marketing Program | Sue Dillon | Salon H |
Session 5 – R2 AIA Design Professionals | Byard Stevens | Salon G |
Session 6 – Wall Scanner Technology & Future Ideas | Connor Birdsong | Salon F |
11:45 – 12:30 PM Concurrent Sessions
Session | Speaker | Location |
Session 1 – Block Learning Hub Vs Block Design Collective | Danielle Mokris | Salon A |
Session 2 – R2 Youth Promotions & Outreach | Ryan Shaver | Salon B |
Session 3 – R2 Codes & Standards | Jody Wall | Salon C |
Session 4 – R2 University Education & Outreach | James Cain | Salon H |
Session 5 – R2 AIA Design Professionals | Byard Stevens | Salon G |
Session 6 – Wall Scanner Technology & Future Ideas | Connor Birdsong | Salon F |
12:30-1:00pm Visit new SCMA Member Northstar Exhibit - (Parking Lot)
1:00 – 2:00pm SCMCA Board Meeting (Salon DE)
6:00 – 7:00pm Opening Reception - (Oceanfront Pavilion)
Dinner on your Own
Friday, June 19 – Breakout Sessions
7:00 – 7:30 AM Prayer & Praise (Open to All) (Salon DE)
8:00 – 8:45 AM Concurrent Sessions
Session | Speaker | Location |
Session 1 – Checkoff Program Basics | Alicia Hodges | Salon A |
Session 2 – R2 AIA Design Professionals | Byard Stevens | Salon B |
Session 3 – R2 Masonry Framed Homes | Ece Erdogmus | Salon C |
Session 4 – Leveraging Technical Director | Danielle Mokris | Salon H |
Session 5 – R2 Youth Promotions & Outreach | Ryan Shaver | Salon G |
Session 6 – R2 University Education & Outreach | James Cain | Salon F |
8:45 – 9:30 AM Concurrent Sessions
Session | Speaker | Location |
Session 1 – Leveraging The Block Design Collective | Tino Kalayil | Salon A |
Session 2 – Checkoff Program Basics | Alicia Hodges | Salon B |
Session 3 – R2 Masonry Framed Homes | Ece Erdogmus | Salon C |
Session 4 – BLH & Block Design Collective | Danielle Mokris | Salon H |
Session 5 – R2 Youth Promotions & Outreach | Ryan Shaver | Salon G |
Session 6 – Masonry Framed Homes: Wall Design Guide | Mike Schuller | Salon F |
9:30 – 10:15 AM Concurrent Sessions
Session | Speaker | Location |
Session 1 – Leveraging R2 Technical Director | Danielle Mokris | Salon A |
Session 2 – Understanding RAC & Task Groups | Brent Gleason | Salon B |
Session 3 – Leveraging The Block Design Collective | Tino Kalayil | Salon C |
Session 4 – R2 Marketing Program | Sue Dillion | Salon H |
Session 5 – Masonry Foundations for Educators | Connor Birdsong | Salon G |
Session 6 – R2 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: BDC Leads & Overall Industry Effort
12:00 – 12:20 PM St. Judes Masonry Framed Homes Presentation (Sue/Brent)
12:20 – 12:30 PM Closing Remarks – Neal Ragsdale
12:30 – 2:00 PM All Masonry Contractors Associations Meeting
Saturday, June 20
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Golf & Family Day
Butch Hardy Memorial Golf Tournament – Shipyard Golf Club
Spouse Time—All Day Pool Cabana (Sponsored by SCMA)
6:30 – 9:30 PM SCMA Annual Banquet – Dinner, Awards & Entertainment (Salon D/E)
Dinner—Taste of the South Buffet
Awards—Safety, Tenure Lifetime Achievement, Rising Star, Ambassador.
Entertainment – Special Guest: Jason LaPorte- voted best local musician in 2026 by the Bluffton Sun's Bluffton's Best of 2026.
Sunday, June 21
11:00 AM Hotel Check-Out
Quick Links
Click here to download a pdf agenda | Click here for an attendee list
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.
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Signature Level
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Saturday Night Banquet
Thursday Opening Reception
Saturday Night Entertainment
Audio Visual Sponsor
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Gold Level
Lanyard
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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
130 Shipyard Dr.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 United States
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