2025 OPFMA Annual State Conference Agenda

Updated 8/8/2025

Cherry Valley Hotel – Newark, Ohio
September 15–16, 2025

Day 1 – Monday, September 15, 2025

8:00 AM – Registration, Breakfast & Social
9:00 AM – Opening Remarks & Welcome
Presented by OPFMA President

9:15 AM – General Session:
Fire Safety Update
Richard Vance, State Fire Marshal

Breakout Session Group 1 – 10:00 AM (Two Concurrent Tracks)

Track 1: Gunshot Detection Technology & Building Safety
Koorsen Fire & Security
Track 2: Safe Passage: Exploring Fire Door Inspections, AHJ Responsibilities, Ohio Building & Fire Codes, and the Ohio Childhood Safety Act (SB112)

Breakout Session Group 2 – 11:00 AM (Two Concurrent Tracks)

Track 1: Driving Future Success: The Power of Capital Planning and Forecasting
Darin Porter, FMX
Track 2: Brightening the Future: Enhancing Public Facilities with Modern Lighting Upgrades
Dave Eshbaugh, Energy Optimizers, USA

12:00 PM – Lunch with Exhibitors

Breakout Session Group 3 – 1:30 PM (Two Concurrent Tracks)

Track 1: Healthy Buildings & Indoor Air Quality
Bill Roundtree, Automated Logic Contracting Services

Track 2: Hybrid-Cloud Physical Security Systems
Joseph Batek, Verkada

Breakout Session Group 4 – 2:30 PM (Two Concurrent Tracks)

Track 1: Unlocking Your Building’s “Peak” Energy Performance
Brendon Jenkins, Waibel Energy Systems

Track 2: Acid Neutralization Tank Operation & Maintenance
Chad Reynolds

3:30 PM – General Session:
School Safety & Security Strategies
Eric Bassett, Hicksville Schools

4:30 PM – Door Prizes & Light Refreshments

6:00 PM – Off-Property Excursion:
Shipp Brothers Brewery – Social & Networking Event

10:00 PM – Excursion Ends / Return to Hotel

Day 2 – Tuesday, September 16, 2025

7:30 AM – Breakfast Buffet & Networking

8:45 AM – OPFMA Annual Business Meeting

9:00 AM – General Session:
Available Grants for Schools
Featuring: Ohio Attorney General's Office & Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC)

10:00 AM – General Session:
AI-Driven Facility Management for School Districts - 5 Best Practices 
Moat Systems Inc. with Ogden School District (case study)

11:00 AM – General Session:
The ABCs of Legal Procurement, Capital Planning & Contracting
Chad Welker, Ohio Schools Council

12:00 PM – Closing Remarks & Door Prizes
Boxed Lunch Provided – Depart at Your Convenience