SPEAKERS

Keynote Speaker, GenWHY

Kristin Scroggin has spent 20 years researching WHY Boomers complain Millennials are entitled, Millennials complain Boomers hoard knowledge, and GenX just wants everyone to leave them alone—and why none of it is fixing anything.

​Former university professor turned keynote speaker for hundreds of organizations in 48 states and 3 countries, Kristin delivers research-backed content, without the academic boredom. She's known for her straight-talk style, wicked twist of humor, and her ability to make you laugh until you cry while completely rethinking how you lead.

​This isn't your typical "here are some generational stereotypes" presentation. Kristin explains the WHY behind the behavior using childhood context, historical events, and frameworks you've never heard before—like why some employees are unrefined diamonds, not a reason for utter despair.

​Obsessed with travel, and desperate to see the world, she and her husband of 25 years try to enjoy life while keeping four children alive who never stop eating.

To learn more and get resources visit www.genwhy.com

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Corporate Treasurer, Tapani

Monty Anderson has dedicated 26 years to Tapani, where he has overseen financial strategy, accounting, treasury, cash flow management, and tax planning. His experience in heavy civil construction includes project financial management, WIP reporting, forecasting, and operational performance analysis. Working closely with project managers and field teams, Monty has developed practical approaches to monitoring project performance, managing risk, and improving financial visibility throughout the project lifecycle. He is passionate about helping construction professionals leverage WIP reporting to improve decision-making, strengthen project outcomes, and support sustainable growth.

Co-Founder & Partner, BaseRock Partners

Dustin Bass is a highly seasoned construction industry veteran, having dedicated more than 20 years of his career to working for various construction firms in operational and advisory roles. Prior to co-founding BaseRock Partners, Dustin served as managing director at FMI Corporation, where he spearheaded business development efforts and provided expert guidance on strategy, operations, and complex projects.

Throughout his career, Dustin has accumulated a wealth of operational expertise, having started in the field with one of the nation’s largest mechanical contractors. He served as a Vice President at Lathan Company and as an estimator with W.G. Yates Construction, where he pursued and procured federal government construction projects in both the United States and internationally.

Dustin is actively engaged in the construction industry community, having served on the Association of General Contractors’ (AGC) Service and Supply Council and sitting on the Executive Committee at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Construction Engineering Management Advisory Board. He is also a member of The Beavers and serves on the Beaverdilly Committee

Manager, Generative AI, Baker Tilly

Jessica is a Generative AI Consulting Manager within Baker Tilly’s Digital Advisory Services group, bringing several years of experience guiding clients through successful AI transformation projects. She specializes in designing and implementing AI strategies, delivery models, and fluency programs tailored to organizational needs and partners closely with organizations to explore and adopt GenAI tools that enable effective process augmentation and responsible AI implementation. Passionate about leveraging AI to enhance operational efficiency and inform strategic decision-making, Jessica is committed to helping businesses navigate the evolving technology landscape for sustained growth and success.

Co-Founder & Partner, Baserock Partners

Scott Duncan is a co-founder and partner of BaseRock Partners. He brings more than 20 years of financial advisory experience to the firm, including 15 focused exclusively on construction and construction materials M&A transactions.

Prior to co-founding BaseRock Partners, Scott served as Managing Director at FMI Capital Advisors, where he co-managed the company’s construction materials group. Prior to that, he led corporate strategy and mergers and acquisitions for Lafarge North America (now LafargeHolcim) in the Western United States.

Scott’s transaction experience spans all types of construction industry clients, including general building contractors, heavy civil contractors, and a wide variety of specialty contractors. Scott also maintains extensive transaction expertise inconstruction materials markets, such as cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, hot-mix asphalt, and integrated paving firms.

Director, Generative AI, Baker Tilly

K. C. is a highly experienced professional with a wealth of knowledge spanning more than two decades in the realms of analytics, data governance, data management, and software implementations. In his current role, K. C. heads the Data Analytics and Generative AI consulting team at Baker Tilly. In this capacity, he plays a pivotal role in helping clients define and refine their enterprise data strategy, warehousing, visualization, analytic process automation, and implement generative AI solutions that translate structured and unstructured data into insight and value across the enterprise. With the ability to bridge the gap between technology and business objectives, K. C. leads diverse technical teams, including data engineering, data architecture, data operations, and key business stakeholders. His commitment to effective communication ensures that data initiatives resonate with both executives and technical teams.

CPA, CFO, MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions

Christian Geismann, CPA – Mr. Geismann is Chief Financial Officer at MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions, a mechanical contractor serving clients primarily in the Pacific Northwest. He leads the finance/accounting and IT teams. Previously, Christian served as CFO for nine years for Schuchart Corporation, a commercial contractor headquartered in Seattle. Prior to Schuchart, Christian worked in public accounting for more than 11 years in the U.S. and UK for Moss Adams and Mazars, where he coordinated local and multi-national financial statement audits with various teams operating throughout the world. Christian also served as Sustainability Services National Leader at Moss Adams and contributed to numerous AICPA task forces focused on sustainability reporting. Christian served as President of the Puget Sound CFMA chapter 2021-2023 and continues on the Board of the chapter, serving on the Sponsorship committee and Succession Task Force. He led the regeneration of the Pacific Northwest Regional Conference in 2022 and supports planning efforts for the 2023 and future regional conferences. Nationally, Christian has authored multiple articles in Building Profits, was honored as a CFMA Rising Star in 2021, and serves on the Executive Committee, Finance, Committee, Next Generation Task Force and the Chapter Resources Committee. Christian earned his BA in Economics and Accounting from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA.

Construction Risk Consultant, Surety Program, Marsh McLennan Agency

Justin joined Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) in 2024 as a Surety Sales Executive. He is a proud Gonzaga alum, holding a degree in business with an emphasis on finance and economics. Upon graduation, Justin began his surety career with Liberty Mutual Surety as an underwriter, working with clients throughout the West, from Wyoming to Hawaii. He has experience working with bond programs of all sizes, from start-ups to members of the ENR Top 400 list. Justin is the incoming President of the CFMA Idaho chapter, has served as the President of the Surety Association of Idaho and is an active member of multiple AGC chapters and NUCA’s Southern Idaho chapter. He loves helping clients tackle complex surety problems and tailoring bond programs to fit company-specific needs both now and into the future. Away from work, Justin enjoys spending time with his wife, Katie, and their daughter. He loves being outdoors and active, mainly through golf, basketball, and exploring the Boise foothills.

CFO, Columbia Bank - Commercial

As a Columbia Bank Middle Market Relationship Manager, Aaron has been partnering with clients across the Pacific Northwest since 2007.  He specializes in establishing new banking relationships with Middle Market companies, as well as fostering and growing existing relationships within the bank. His knowledge of varying industries in particular Construction related trades makes him extremely skilled at identifying the complimentary bank products for his customers. Aaron has been in the banking industry since 2003. He has worked exclusively with Middle Market Companies for the past 5+ years.  He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon, of which he is a dedicated Ducks fan. Aaron grew up in Portland, Oregon of which he still calls home today.  He lives in SE Portland with his wife and two children.  When he is not working, he is an avid sports fan and enjoys golfing and spending time with his family and friends.

Controller, Dawson Construction

Kevin Lynch is Controller at Dawson Construction in Bellingham, Washington, where he has spent the past decade rising from Project Accountant to Project Controller to Controller. With roughly 20 years in construction finance, including prior Controller roles at Razz Construction and Credo Construction, Kevin brings deep, hands-on experience in construction accounting and financial operations. He holds a B.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology from Western Washington University, where he also pursued an MBA.

CCIFP, CFO, I&E Construction

Shannon Malsed, CCIFP, serves as Chief Financial Officer for I&E Construction, where she provides strategic financial leadership and helps drive the company's long-term growth and operational excellence. With deep expertise in construction finance, financial management, and organizational strategy, Shannon plays a critical role in aligning financial performance with business objectives across the organization.

Since joining I&E Construction, Shannon has been instrumental in strengthening the company's financial infrastructure, implementing robust systems and processes that enhance efficiency, support informed decision-making, and position the organization for sustainable growth. Her collaborative leadership style, commitment to integrity, and focus on continuous improvement have earned the trust of colleagues, clients, and industry partners alike.

As a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP), Shannon brings specialized expertise in the financial challenges and opportunities unique to the construction industry. She is particularly passionate about helping construction leaders leverage Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting to gain greater visibility into project health, financial performance, and operational effectiveness. Shannon believes that when financial and field teams are aligned through accurate, timely reporting, organizations are better positioned to manage risk, improve decision-making, and achieve sustainable growth.

Through her leadership, Shannon champions strong financial stewardship, cross-functional collaboration, and the development of high-performing teams, helping organizations build a solid foundation for long-term success.

Economist, Washington Trust Bank

Steve is the Economist for Washington Trust Bank and holds a Chartered Financial Analyst® designation with over 35 years of investment experience. As Washington Trust Bank’s Chief Investment Officer, Steve is responsible for management of the Portfolio Management Group and works closely with clients and relationship managers to design, implement and monitor investment and risk management strategies. Throughout the Pacific Northwest, Steve is a well-known speaker on the economic conditions and the world securities markets. He also actively participates on committees within the bank to help design strategies and policies related to bank-owned investments. Steve serves as the economist for Washington Trust Bank and participates in public speaking engagements, as well as authoring multiple communications, to keep our clients informed of economic and investment market conditions.

President and Principal, Big Blue Innovations

Jay Snyder is the President and Principal of Big Blue Innovations, a Cary, NC-based technology consulting firm helping startups thrive, guiding contractors through digital transformation, and shaping mergers and acquisitions strategies. With over two decades in the engineering and construction industry, Jay has led projects totaling nearly $1 billion, driven tech adoption in traditional sectors, and played a pivotal role in acquiring innovative startups. His expertise spans venture capital fundraising, contractor tech spinouts, and strategic growth planning—making him a trusted partner for companies looking to innovate and scale.

Enterprise Sales Director, Earlytrade

BenTurner is Enterprise Sales Director at Earlytrade, where he leads efforts to help general contractors generate margin through structured early payment programs. Based in Denver, Ben brings over two decades of financial services and business development experience, including senior roles at J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley, and holds a CIMA certification from IMCA. Before joining Earlytrade, he founded OzBridge Group, a business development firm serving U.S. and European companies expanding into the Australian market. Ben is a recognized voice in construction fintech and an active advocate for improving cash flow across the construction supply chain.

Client Strategy Leader, Lockton

Josh brings over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry with deep expertise across construction, real estate and development, healthcare, hospitality, and other sectors where risk management is anything but simple. He currently leads client strategy for Lockton’s Seattle office, where he partners with organizations facing complex insurance needs—from multi-phase development projects to national contractors.

Before joining Lockton, Josh co-founded BK-JET Group, a successful independent firm that was acquired by HUB International in 2018. Prior to that, he led Wells Fargo Insurance’s Spokane office as Managing Director. His credentials include CPCU, ARM, AAI, and AFSB designations, and he previously served as President of the Spokane Chapter of the CPCU Society.

Outside the office, he’s a proud dad and husband, skier, and golfer.

Founder/Co-CEO, Esquire

In almost four decades serving construction companies of all sizes and trades as general and litigation counsel, Eliot has found that his greatest service to the industry lies in his ability (some would say calling) to teach construction professionals how to lower risk, maximize profits, optimize opportunities, and energize their careers. Eliot is a founder and co-CEO of First Rule Contract Manager Corporation – a company dedicated to pairing the latest generation of generative AI and world class contract training built specifically for the construction industry. A frequent public speaker and published author, Eliot combines his extensive industry knowledge with skills honed through improv training and his years of studying with and coaching international public speakers to create engaging and immediately impactful courses, workshops, and presentations.