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
4:00 – 5:00 PM SCMA Board of Directors Meeting
6:30 – 9:30 PM Board & Family Dinner | New Member Invitation Dinner
Thursday, June 18 – General Session & Breakouts
7:00 – 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 – Codes & Standards | Jody Wall | Salon C |
Checkoff 204 – 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 – Delegated Design | TBD | Salon A |
Checkoff 104 – BLH & Block Design Collective | Danielle Mokris | Salon B |
Checkoff 201 – Youth Promotions & Outreach | Ryan Shaver | Salon C |
Checkoff 202 – R2 Marketing Program | Kiersten Schroeder | 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 - R2 FL Single Family Market Share | Matt Sitter | Salon A |
Checkoff 104 – BLH & Block Design Collective | Danielle Mokris | 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 205 - R2 University Education & Outreach | James Cain | Salon F |
10:45 – 11:00 AM Break
11:00 – 11:45 PM Concurrent Sessions
Session | Speaker | Location |
Checkoff 105 – Block Bites & Webinars | 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 | Kiersten Schroeder | 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 Bites & Webinars | 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 FL Single Family Market Share | Matt Sitter | Salon E |
Checkoff 301 - Masonry Foundations for Educators | Connor Birdsong | Salon F |
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 – Youth Promotions & Outreach | Ryan Shaver | Salon B |
Checkoff 204 – Masonry Homes | Ece Erdogmus | Salon C |
Checkoff 302 – Leveraging Technical Director | Danielle Mokris | Salon D |
Checkoff 207 – AIA Design Professionals | Byard Stevens | Salon E |
Checkoff 301 – Wall Scanner Technology | Connor Birdsong | Salon F |
8:45 – 9:30 AM Concurrent Sessions
Session | Speaker | Location |
Checkoff 102 – Delegated Design | TBD | Salon A |
Checkoff 200 – Understanding RAC & Task Groups | 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 FL Single Family Market Share | Matt Sitter | Salon E |
Checkoff 201 – Youth Promotions & Outreach | Ryan Shaver | Salon F |
9:30 – 10:15 AM Concurrent Sessions
Session | Speaker | Location |
Checkoff 302 – Leveraging R2 Technical Director | Danielle Mokris | Salon A |
Checkoff 200 – Understanding RAC & Task Groups | Brent Gleason | Salon B |
Checkoff 105 – Block Bites & Webinars | Danielle Mokris | Salon C |
Checkoff 202 – R2 Marketing Program | Kiersten Schroeder | 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 – 11:30 AM Checkoff 401 – National CMPB Update
11:30 – 12:30 PM Checkoff 403 – Pulling Together: Promoting the Checkoff
12:30 PM Closing Remarks – Neal Ragsdale
Saturday, June 20
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Butch Hardy Memorial Golf Tournament
6:30 – 9:30 PM SCMA Annual Banquet – Dinner, Awards & Entertainment
Sunday, June 21
11:00 AM Hotel Check-Out
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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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