GEAPS Exchange 2019

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Convention Center Shuttle

11 Mar 19
6:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Tracks: Registration, Shuttle

Shuttles run continuously during the scheduled times and will be available on a 20 minute loop. A staff person will be available at the pick-up loc... More...

Associates Board of Directors Meeting (Room Convention Center - 287)

11 Mar 19
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Committee Meeting, Facilities Maintenance and Design

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Registration Open (Room Convention Center - Lobby)

11 Mar 19
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Registration

To save time, please pre-register online. Then just come pick up your badge at registration! More...

Wake-Up Station (Room Convention Center - Education Foyer)

11 Mar 19
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Tracks: Committee Meeting, Concurrent Education Session

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Human Performance Reliability in Relationship to Safety (Room Convention Center - 293)

11 Mar 19
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Human Resources Management, Systems and Operations Technology Management

Speaker(s): Phillip Belcher
Imagine if we knew the location of operational risk for human error, allowing us to proactively address critical situations and prevent harm to peo... More...

Understanding and Managing Generations (Room Convention Center - 290)

11 Mar 19
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Facilities Maintenance and Design, Human Resources Management

Speaker(s): Carlie Crouch
Their reputations precede them. Millennials are entitled and lazy, Gen X can't get along, and Baby Boomers are just out of touch. It’s time to stop... More...

Using Infrared Imaging in the Grain Industry (Room Convention Center - 291)

11 Mar 19
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Property and Casualty Risk Management, Systems and Operations Technology Management

Speaker(s): Bryan Buhler
This session is going to focus on how the developing trends in Infrared technology can help you avoid electrical issues. Although visual inspection... More...

Associates Member Meeting (Room Convention Center - 287)

11 Mar 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Committee Meeting, Concurrent Education Session

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Ed Session Energy Break (Room Convention Center - Education Foyer)

11 Mar 19
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session

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Best Practices for Contractor Prequalification (Room Convention Center - 295)

11 Mar 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Facility Operations Management, Process Flow Operations

Speaker(s): Jeff Decker
When a contractor or vendor enters your facility, it’s important to understand the risks and liability associated with their presence. Identifying ... More...

Everything You Need to Know about Controlling Hazardous Energy: OSHA 1910.147 (Room Convention Center - 290)

11 Mar 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Facilities Maintenance and Design, Property and Casualty Risk Management

Speaker(s): Joe Mylnek
Do you have an effective energy control program? This session covers common energy sources found in grain handling facilities and the causes of loc... More...

How Big Data Can Increase Profits, Reduce Downtime, and Improve Customer Service (Room Convention Center - 293)

11 Mar 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Agribusiness Environment and Management Practice, Concurrent Education Session, Facility Operations Management

Speaker(s): Rachel Tormbetta
Big Data has continuously evolved and grown since the 1800s, and the same challenges continue to exist today: how do I deploy new technology? Durin... More...

Why Bolts Matter: Facility Inspection Overview (Room Convention Center - 291)

11 Mar 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Facilities Maintenance and Design, Quality Management

Speaker(s): Michael Blough
Understanding something like a facility inspection from a different point of view can be enlightening. Inspections can seem overwhelming, especiall... More...

Companion Tour - "Big Easy" City and Louisiana Swamp Tour (Room Hilton Riverside - Lobby Departure)

11 Mar 19
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Companion Event

This event is included in the companion full registration and can also be purchased a la carte. Group will meet at the Hilton Riverside Breezewa... More...

Expo (Room Convention Center - Halls H-I-J)

11 Mar 19
9:45 AM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Companion Event, Expo

Exhibits open from 9:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Expo Refreshment Break served from 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.  Expo Lunch served from Noon - 1 p.... More...

Expo Refreshment Break (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

11 Mar 19
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Expo

Coffee will be served in the sponsored lounges within the Expo Hall. More...

Expo Pod 1: Open Belt Conveying Safety (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

11 Mar 19
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Expo Pods, Property and Casualty Risk Management

Speaker(s): Jerad Heitzler
Properly working conveyors are one of the best productivity-enhancing tools available. But entrapment in nip points, abrasions, burns and pinch zon... More...

Expo Pod 2: Enclosed Belt Conveyor Installation and Operation (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

11 Mar 19
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Equipment Management, Expo Pods

Speaker(s): Mike Spillum
Grain facilities continue to increase how fast they handle product, from truck receiving to rail and barge loadout. Enclosed belt conveyors help co... More...

Expo Pod 3: Explosion Protection Designed Specifically for Bucket Elevators (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

11 Mar 19
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Expo Pods, Property and Casualty Risk Management

Speaker(s): Rob Markle
One of the greatest threats to any grain operation is an explosion. A dust or vapor cloud ignition can destroy primary equipment, spread to interco... More...

Expo Pod 4: Pipe Conveyor Technology and Safety (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

11 Mar 19
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Equipment Management, Expo Pods

Speaker(s): Jason Illum
What underutilized and environmentally friendly equipment can move bulk materials in a variety of applications over long distances, minimize clean-... More...

Grain Entrapment Demo (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

11 Mar 19
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Expo, Property and Casualty Risk Management

For the first time, the Expo Hall includes a grain entrapment rescue demo. This interactive training will reinforce proper rescue techniques for gr... More...

Expo Lunch (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

11 Mar 19
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Expo

Complimentary buffet lunch for all attendees and companions.  Participating sponsors assist to provide lunch to attendees, companions and e... More...

Expo Pod 1: Hazard Monitoring Systems: Testing and Verification (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

11 Mar 19
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Expo Pods, Systems and Operations Technology Management

Speaker(s): Anthony Leali
You can install the best monitoring equipment, but if it’s not tested, it might not prevent potentially explosive situations. Material handli... More...

Expo Pod 2: Bucket Elevator Safety (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

11 Mar 19
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Expo Pods, Property and Casualty Risk Management

Speaker(s): Ted Stephens
Bucket Elevators are the most common location of primary explosions in the grain industry. In this pod session we will explain common bucket elevat... More...

Expo Pod 3: Drag Conveyor Safety (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

11 Mar 19
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Expo Pods, Property and Casualty Risk Management

Speaker(s): Wade Spencer
One of the most common pieces of operating machinery in a grain elevator or feed mill is the chain (drag) conveyor. When properly maintained, a cha... More...

Expo Pod 4: Hazard Monitoring Equipment and OSHA Requirements (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

11 Mar 19
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Expo Pods, Facility Operations Management

Speaker(s): Scott Chant
It’s important to keep current on OSHA requirements for hazard monitoring, and that’s where this session begins. A life size bucket ele... More...

Grain Entrapment Demo (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

11 Mar 19
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Expo, Property and Casualty Risk Management

For the first time, the Expo Hall includes a grain entrapment rescue demo. This interactive training will reinforce proper rescue techniques for gr... More...

Expo Refreshment Break (Room Convention Center - Expo Hall)

11 Mar 19
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Expo

Iced tea & lemonade will be served in the sponsored lounges within the Expo Hall. More...

Efficient Drive Technologies for the Future (Room Convention Center - 293)

11 Mar 19
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Property and Casualty Risk Management, Systems and Operations Technology Management

Speaker(s): Hans Rodgers
If you are interested in overall drive system efficiencies for conveyors or bucket elevators, this session is for you! This presentation offers ins... More...

Maintaining Grain Quality Through Well Designed and Managed Aeration Systems (Room Convention Center - 291)

11 Mar 19
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Agribusiness Environment and Management Practice, Concurrent Education Session, Facility Operations Management

Speaker(s): Francesco Selva
Aeration is one of the most common and safest techniques used to preserve stored grains quality without chemicals. Aeration is environmentally frie... More...

The Power of a Construction Schedule: Best Practices for Construction & Project Management (Room Convention Center - 295)

11 Mar 19
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Facilities Maintenance and Design, Property and Casualty Risk Management

Speaker(s): Casey Jones ; Jim Gales ; Terry Collins
Construction projects require teamwork. The partnering process aligns stakeholder goals and expectations with the project requirements. This sessio... More...

Understanding and Preventing Severe Injuries and Fatalities (SIF) (Room Convention Center - 290)

11 Mar 19
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Equipment Management, Property and Casualty Risk Management

Speaker(s): Tim Boyer
Despite declining injury rates, severe incidents and workplace fatalities (SIF) are on the rise. Understand ways to identify the precursors to SIF ... More...

Ed Session Energy Break (Room Convention Center - Education Foyer)

11 Mar 19
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session

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Facility Design: Maximizing Efficiently and Throughput (Room Convention Center - 295)

11 Mar 19
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Facilities Maintenance and Design, Human Resources Management

Speaker(s): Kurt Rosentrater
Grain elevator facilities have grown and evolved from simple storage sites to large, high-throughput, and highly automated processing plants. This ... More...

From Safety Policy to Passion: Increasing Employee Engagement (Room Convention Center - 290)

11 Mar 19
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Equipment Management, Human Resources Management

Speaker(s): Joe Melton ; William (Bill) Spreeman
This session explores the evolution from a traditional safety culture to an engaged culture owned and driven by an empowered and impassioned workfo... More...

Mergers and Acquisitions 2.0: Evaluating the Intangible (Room Convention Center - 293)

11 Mar 19
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Agribusiness Environment and Management Practice, Concurrent Education Session, Facility Operations Management

Speaker(s): Jeffrey Berg ; Nick Clinebell
The merger and acquisition process is handled very differently depending on the situation. Properly valuing the acquisition can provide a successfu... More...

Talent Acquisition: On-Boarding New Talent; Thoughts From an Academic Perspective (Room Convention Center - 291)

11 Mar 19
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Equipment Management, Human Resources Management

Speaker(s): Dr. Andrew 'Dewey' Mann
More than 20% of our workforce may be eligible to retire during the next five years. Is your organization prepared for this impending gap? What is ... More...