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COAA-MI Kickoff 2026

The COAA Way Starts Here

Thursday, February 26, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (EST)

Zoom

Event Details

The COAA-MI Kickoff is designed to energize and grow the Michigan Owner community by highlighting meaningful ways to get involved. This event will showcase volunteer opportunities, how sponsorship support strengthens COAA-MI programming, and what’s ahead for the year, including upcoming events and networking opportunities.

Attendees will learn about COAA Cares and how community service plays a vital role in giving back, as well as upcoming workshops focused on helping Owners become better, more effective leaders in capital projects. The kickoff also offers an opportunity to connect with peers, build relationships, and get excited about the events and initiatives planned for the year.

Whether you’re interested in volunteering, sponsoring, learning, or networking, the COAA-MI Kickoff is the place to get connected and engaged.


Victoria Army
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Victoria Army Training Program Developer III Michigan State University
Jeff Bonk
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Jeff Bonk Higher Education Development Leader Integrated Design Solutions (Troy, MI)
Erin Bowdell
Erin Bowdell AVP Facilities and Construction MSU Federal Credit Union
RJ Brennan
RJ Brennan Auto-Owners Insurance Company
Mark Brimmeier
Mark Brimmeier Preconstruction/Marketing Roncelli
Laurie Brinker
Laurie Brinker Accountant lI Michigan State University
Lucie Castro
Lucie Castro Manager, Operations and Administration Construction Owners Association of America
Brian Deming
Brian Deming Vice President Kramer Management Group
Luke Farrell
Luke Farrell SR Construction Project Manager MSU Federal Credit Union
Howie S. Ferguson
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Howie S. Ferguson Executive Director Construction Owners Association of America
Bernie Giannotta
Bernie Giannotta Project Executive Gilbane Building Co (MI)
Mark Gibbons
Mark Gibbons Project Manager Wayne State University
Ekta Kamalia
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Ekta Kamalia Director of Design and Construction Services Wayne State University
Patrick Kayser
Patrick Kayser Corporate Real Estate Specialist MSU Federal Credit Union
Jeanette Lopez-Torralba
Jeanette Lopez-Torralba Manager of Education Construction Owners Association of America
Mickey Mortimer
Mickey Mortimer VP Strategic Partnerships & HSE Altech Doors and Loading Docks
Brian Mullen
Brian Mullen Capital Project Delivery Manager Michigan State University
Justin Owen
Justin Owen Senior Business Development Professional Gilbane Building Co (MI)
Nate Ranke
Nate Ranke Project Manager The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. (Grand Rapids MI)
Paul Roller
Paul Roller Granger Construction Company
Sally Shumaker
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Sally Shumaker Team Leader/Project Manager/Civil Engineer State of Wisconsin - Division of Facilities Development
Chad Stirrett
Chad Stirrett Associate Vice President of Facilities Management Western Michigan University
Renee Sutter
Renee Sutter Sr. IPF Coordinator MSU Federal Credit Union
Jeff Taggart
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Jeff Taggart Vice President Rockford Construction
Jennifer Wilds
Jennifer Wilds Turner Construction Company (MI)
Walk Wyderko
Walk Wyderko MSU Federal Credit Union
Schana Yacks
Schana Yacks MSU Federal Credit Union
9 Other Registered Attendees

For More Information:

Jenell Calloway
Jenell Calloway
CMP Manager, Meetings & Events Construction Owners Association of America (678)426-2780