Bodine Balasco, Speak, Inc.

Noted speaker Bodine Balasco will open EGSA's 45th Annual Spring Convention with a penetrating look at our current economic condition and how it is impacting offices and manufacturing facilities across the country. He will also discuss recent events and changes that signal the U.S. recovery and give an indication of how fast and strong it will be. Successful Meetings Magazine has named Balasco "one of the Top Speakers of the 21st Century." With a Fortune 100 client list that includes AT&T, Boeing, Coca-Cola, British Petroleum, Verizon and FedEx, Bodine has an insider's view of today’s real world business conditions. Balasco blends information and insight with energy and humor to engage and inform. His academic background in public speaking and human behavior enables him to deliver unique perspectives on current events and workplace dynamics.

Ron Autrey, President, Miller Electric Company

In 2003, Miller Electric re-organized a 75 year old company to manage significant growth in revenue as well as geographic and marketplace diversity. Professionalizing the relationships between employees, customers and vendors created a successful and dependable supply chain for the end-user that added value to the company and the construction procurement process.

Todd Howe, Global Product Marketing Manager, Doosan Infracore Portable Power

This session will provide an overview of the background and archicture for Tier 4 interim plus a review of the implementation schedule and a summary of the pertinent regulations. In addition, Todd will highlight the new operational considerations for dealers, fleet operators, and end-users and offer suggestions as to how the industry can collaborate to minimize challenges and ensure a successful transition to greener Tier 4 products.

• The End-User Perspective
• Road to Recovery–Stimulus Funding
• Demand Response