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Transform your construction company's travel program from a logistical headache into a well-oiled machine. In this webinar, learn how to efficiently manage travel for project teams, site supervisors, and consultants across multiple job sites while keeping costs under control. 

Discover how to: 

•Implement flexible booking policies that accommodate the dynamic nature of construction schedules. 

•Optimize hotel programs near major project sites for small or large teams. 

•Leverage technology to track travel spend across different projects and cost centers.

Presented By: Madison Wachter

Madison is a Partnerships Manager at Engine who builds meaningful relationships with transportation and construction associations. She provides hands-on support to partners and their members, helping them leverage technology to meet their unique needs. By connecting tech with traditional infrastructure, Madison helps association communities thrive and grow.

Creating a workforce pipeline is critical to address the ongoing workforce shortage. During this webinar you will learn how to engage with NCCER and COABE to gain access to work-ready adults for your members and how to partner with COABE as a resource to deliver trade education for those adults just beginning their journey.

Presented By: Cathy Tyler, Director of Workforce Development 

Cathy is the Director of Accreditation, Workforce Development, and Customer Success at the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). She is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Workforce Development, Accreditation, Audit, and Customer Success Teams. Cathy has served NCCER’s mission for 25 years and has led the implementation of influential partnerships such as Future Farmers of America (FFA), the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) and numerous industry and educational programs nationwide. Cathy is a thought leader in workforce development solutions and has served on the board of the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). In 2024, she represented NCCER to receive the key to the city of Port Arthur, TX as well as two state proclamations in honor of contributions made to community-based workforce development initiatives. Cathy is passionate about comprehensive workforce development solutions and building cross-sector connections to advance industry objectives. 

Safety culture exists whether an organization proactively manages it or not. Over the past 50 years, Caterpillar Safety Services has worked with hundreds of organizations striving to build the strongest safety culture possible to keep their people safe. What we've learned is that the key to success and sustainability is resilience. In this presentation you will learn about the four interdependent components that are necessary to achieve a resilient safety culture: a system with appropriate controls and clear expectations, a shared mindset that meets challenges with care and curiosity, consistent leadership behaviors that positively influence others, and a fully engaged organization focused on continuous improvement to build ownership. 

Learning Objectives: 

- Understand what it means to have a resilient safety culture and what is necessary to achieve it. 

- Gain insights into why many safety systems struggle to deliver desired outcomes and how to improve them. 

- Grow your awareness of why people don't follow standard work and how to create a caring and learning culture.

Presented By: Kris Nagy

With over 33 years of frontline experience as a First Responder, Kris brings a powerful and personal perspective to the topic of safety. From leading crews into burning buildings and landing helicopters on freeways to executing swift water rescues and managing mass casualty incidents, he has lived through the critical moments where safety makes all the difference.

Parallel to his distinguished emergency services career, Kris has spent 21 years with Caterpillar, where he currently serves as a Safety Adviser and Industry Account Manager with Caterpillar Safety Services. In this role, he partners with organizations to transform safety from a compliance task into a strategic advantage.

Known for his practical advice, “keep it simple” philosophy, and results-driven mindset, Kris works directly with executive leadership to embed safety into company culture. His approach empowers organizations to leverage safety as a catalyst for operational excellence—driving measurable improvements in productivity, team performance, and long-term success.

Kris’s compelling real-world insights and passion for protecting people make him a dynamic and impactful speaker for any audience committed to building a safer, stronger, and more resilient workplace.

and Stephen Peterson

With more than 20 years' experience in private and non-profit sectors, Stephen's focus on leadership and resource development drives his desire to help customers from a variety of industries equip their leaders and team members with the knowledge, skill set and talents for organizational excellence.  His current role as Industry Account Manager with Caterpillar Safety Services allows him to blend his science-based, human focused background to develop the resources and employee talents needed to positively impact workplace safety and culture.  Stephen holds a Bachelors degree in Biology and a Masters degree in Leadership in Human Services Administration from Bradley University. 

Shailesh Kumar is the Head of the Global Insights Center. In this capacity he oversees economic and geopolitical research to provide insights and risk advisory services to the firm’s leadership, underwriting departments, and its clients, brokers, and agents. The Insights Center is the Hartford’s centralized research hub, think tank, and consulting unit that helps establish the firm’s view of the economic and geopolitical landscape for the insurance lines to support risk decisions. Before joining The Hartford, Shailesh was at the Eurasia Group, a geopolitical risk consulting firm. Prior to that, Shailesh served as an economist at the US Department of Treasury and earlier in this career Shailesh worked at various investment banks as a global macro investment specialist. Shailesh holds a masters degree in International Affairs from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, and a dual bachelors degree in Finance and Marketing from the Stern School of Business at New York University. 

About The Hartford 

The Hartford is a leader in property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds. With more than 200 years of expertise, The Hartford is widely recognized for its service excellence, sustainability practices, trust and integrity. More information on the company and its financial performance is available at https://www.thehartford.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TheHartford_PR. The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., (NYSE: HIG) operates through its subsidiaries under the brand name, The Hartford, and is headquartered in Hartford, Conn. 

Shailesh Kumar is the Head of the Global Insights Center. In this capacity he oversees economic and geopolitical research to provide insights and risk advisory services to the firm’s leadership, underwriting departments, and its clients, brokers, and agents. The Insights Center is the Hartford’s centralized research hub, think tank, and consulting unit that helps establish the firm’s view of the economic and geopolitical landscape for the insurance lines to support risk decisions. Before joining The Hartford, Shailesh was at the Eurasia Group, a geopolitical risk consulting firm. Prior to that, Shailesh served as an economist at the US Department of Treasury and earlier in this career Shailesh worked at various investment banks as a global macro investment specialist. Shailesh holds a masters degree in International Affairs from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, and a dual bachelors degree in Finance and Marketing from the Stern School of Business at New York University. 

About The Hartford 

The Hartford is a leader in property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds. With more than 200 years of expertise, The Hartford is widely recognized for its service excellence, sustainability practices, trust and integrity. More information on the company and its financial performance is available at https://www.thehartford.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TheHartford_PR. The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., (NYSE: HIG) operates through its subsidiaries under the brand name, The Hartford, and is headquartered in Hartford, Conn.