NACE 2007 Seminar Schedule - October 31

    Jan. 1, 2020
    LAS VEGAS - For the past 25 years the International Autobody Congress & Exposition has showcased the latest products and services for the collision repair market. This year is no different. The show takes place Oct. 31 thru Nov.
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    LAS VEGAS - For the past 25 years the International Autobody Congress & Exposition has showcased the latest products and services for the collision repair market. This year is no different. The show takes place Oct. 31 thru Nov. 3 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center and, along with the exhibition, there are plenty of events throughout the week. The full schedule for NACE seminars and events is available by visiting the www.NACEExpo.com.

    WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31
    8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Estimating Photography
    “Capturing the Moment”     Islander E Speakers: Roger Wright, AIG, Gerry Poirier, AIG
    More Cars Through the Door
    DRP Self Management Best Practices
    Islander H
    Speaker: Pete Tagliapietra, NuGen I.T. Inc.
    Finishing in the Money with Waterborne Paints
    Islander F
    Speaker: Doug Courtney, Global Finishing Solutions
    Financial Performance:
    Measuring Today to Manage Tomorrow
    Islander C
    Speaker: Hank Nunn, HW Nunn & Associates
    Offered by DuPont Performance Coatings
    The Cost of Comebacks
    Islander B
    Speaker: Mark Olson, VeriFacts Automotive
    Leading Change
    A Building Block of Process Centered Environments
    Islander G
    Speaker: Larry Elmore, Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc.
    Offered by Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc.
    100 Million Airbags
    Effects on the Collision Repair Industry
    South Pacific A
    Speaker: Doug Hansen, Airbag Service - TechZone
    How to Communicate Like a Pro
    Islander D
    Speaker: Undetermined at press time
    10:30 a.m. – NoonUnderstanding the Auto Glass Replacement Industry
    Islander I Speaker: Debra Levy, AGRR Magazine and glassbytes.com Sponsored by AGRR Magazine
    Estimating Best Practices
    Islander G
    Speaker: Mike Anderson, Wagonwork Collision
    Offered by DuPont Performance Coatings
    Blend Within Panel
    Islander F
    Moderator: Barry Dorn, Dorn’s Body and Paint
    Panelists: Tom Fleming, Mitchell International, Inc.; Ron Nagy, Nagy’s Body & Frame Shop, Inc.; Tim Ronak, Akzo Nobel Coatings; Aaron Schulenburg, Bill Denny’s Body Repair
    Dealing with Stress, Conflict, and Anger in the Workplace
    Islander E
    Speakers: Craig & Deb Van Batenburg, Automotive Career Development Center
    Collision Repair Trends
    Islander H
    Speaker: Jim Stubert, SMP Specialists
    Help Your Shop Succeed with QuickBooks Applications
    Islander C
    Speaker: Tony Passwater, AEII
    Heavy Duty Truck Repair:
    In-House vs. Outsourcing
    Islander D
    Speaker: Joe Rubio, Rush Enterprises
    Tracking For Success
    Islander B
    Speaker: Tom Hoerner, BASF
    Offered by BASF
    Alignment Basics
    South Pacific A
    Speaker: Mel Schampers, Fox Valley Technical College
    Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
    PC01 Insurance and Auto Repair: Issues 2008 – $50
    Presenters: Robert Hurns, Counsel, PCI
    John Eager, Senior Director, Claims Services, PCI
    Held in Islander A
    1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.New Cars, New Challenges in Auto Glass Installation
    Islander I Speaker: Undetermined at press time Sponsored by AGRR MagazineEstimating Today’s New Technologies
    Islander H
    Speaker: Johnny Dickerson, I-CAR
    Feather, Prime & Block
    Islander G
    Moderator: Mike West, Southtowne Auto Rebuild
    Panelists: Jerry Burns, Automotive Impressions Inc.; Michael Pellett, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp.; Rick Tuuri, Audatex
    Creating a Work of Art
    Islander C
    Speaker: Lynn Wicker, BASF
    Offered by BASF
    Negotiating with Insurers in Both DRP
    and Non-DRP Environments
    Islander F
    Speakers: Roger Wright, AIG, Clark Plucinski, True2Form Collision Repair Centers
    Standard Operating Procedures:
    Managing by Process Not by “Luck” (Part 1)
    Islander B
    Speaker: Mike Anderson, Wagonwork Collision Center
    Offered by DuPont Performance Coatings
    Internet Marketing – Keys to Success on the Web
    Islander E
    Speaker: Scott Orth, GTS Services, LLC
    Advanced Alignment Diagnostics
    South Pacific A
    Speaker: Mel Schampers, Fox Valley Technical College
    A Brand-New You…
    Assertiveness Skills that Lead to Success
    Islander D
    Speaker: SkillPath Seminars
    3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Auto Glass Installation:
    Step By Step Training Procedures
    Islander I Speaker: Bob Beranek, Auto Glass University Sponsored by AGRR Magazine
    Estimating Heavy Duty Trucks
    Islander G
    Speaker: Neil Anderson, Anderson Autobody Management Systems
    Mechanical Damage Discovery
    Islander D
    Speaker: John Shewbridge, Hunter Engineering
    Meeting the Challenges
    of Today’s Global Collision Repair Industry
    Islander H
    Speaker: Michel Malik, BodyShop News Australia/Asia
    Tools for Understanding
    Men & Women in the Automotive Workplace
    Islander E
    Speakers: Craig & Deborah Van Batenburg, Automotive Career Development Center
    What Do Shops Really Expect
    From Their Paint & Materials Suppliers?
    Islander F
    Moderator: Joe Mattos, Mattos Pro Finishes
    Panelists: Wayne Burklund, Ellis & Salazar Auto Body Shop; Rick Leos, Autocraft of Torrance; Clark Plucinski, True2Form Collision Repair
    Marketing to Existing Customers:
    Five Pillars of Loyalty Development
    Islander C
    Speaker: Steve Schoolcraft, Phoenix Solutions Group
    Standard Operating Procedures:
    Managing By Process Not By “Luck” (Part 2)
    Islander B
    Speaker: Mike Anderson, Wagonwork Collision Center
    Offered by DuPont Performance Coatings
    Examining the Minor Damage Repair Segment
    Islander A
    Speakers: Tim Loden & Mike Sillay, Akzo
    Offered by Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc.
    Advantages of Waterborne
    South Pacific A
    Speaker: William Jay Johnston, BASF
    Offered by BASF
    I-CAR Technical Training for Industry Professionals
    ($75 fee per class)
    8 a.m. – noonIC01 Steel Unitized Structures
    Technologies and Repair (SPS07)
    Instructors: Johnny Dickerson & Jeff Poole Held in South Pacific C
    IC02 Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding (WCS04)
    Instructors: Larry Montanez & Stace Nicholson
    Held in South Pacific D
    IC03 Automotive Foams (FOM01)
    Instructors: Tony Harrison & Mark Torres
    Held in South Pacific B
    1 p.m. – 5 p.m.IC04 - Steel Full Frame Technologies and Repair (SPS08) Instructors: Johnny Dickerson & Jeff Poole Held in South Pacific C
    IC05 Replacing Aluminum Exterior Panels (PRA01)
    Instructors: Tony Harrison & Mark Torres
    Held in South Pacific D
    IC06 Adhesive Bonding (ADH01)
    Instructors: Joe DaCunha & Larry Montanez
    Held in South Pacific B

    (Source: NACE Show Management)

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