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COAA-MI Fall Workshop| Delivery Methods Dilemma: Best Practices & Pitfalls

Delivery Methods: Best Practices & Pitfalls

Thursday, September 25, 2025

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM (EDT)

Integrated Design Solutions (IDS)

Kevin Aalderink Integrated Design Solutions (Troy, MI)

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Victoria Army Training Program Developer III Michigan State University

Bill Bofysil Granger Construction Company

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Jeff Bonk Higher Education Development Leader Integrated Design Solutions (Troy, MI)

Erin Bowdell AVP Facilities and Construction MSU Federal Credit Union

Conor Bradley Clark Construction Company (Michigan)

Laurie Brinker Accountant lI Michigan State University

Jenell Calloway Manager, Meetings & Events Construction Owners Association of America

Nick Duthler Facilities Operations Manager Hope College (Michigan)

Luke Farrell SR Construction Project Manager MSU Federal Credit Union

Nick Glaser Kid's Food Basket

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Jeff Johnson Senior Vice President, Director of Higher Ed and Workplace Integrated Design Solutions (Troy, MI)

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Ekta Kamalia Director of Design and Construction Services Wayne State University

Dan Korte Operations Executive Clark Construction Co.

Carina Kraatz Kitch Attorneys & Counselors, PC

Amber Krieg Kid's Food Basket

Daniel Launstein Lead Architect Michigan State University

Ken McFarlane Director, Design and Construction Michigan State University

Jim Murphy Strategic Account Executive Procore Technologies, Inc. (IL)

Brendan Ouzoonian Director of Construction Progressive Companies

Paul Roller Granger Construction Company

Dan Rooney Senior Vice President Kramer Management Group

Dave Shaffer Senior Project Coordinator Mathison Mathison Architects

Tod Stevens Practice Leader Progressive Companies

Chad Stirrett Western Michigan University

Jeff Taggart Vice President Rockford Construction

Hollie Wall Ruby+Associates a Degenkolb Company

Scott Whisler Sr. Project Manager Grand Valley State University

Walk Wyderko MSU Federal Credit Union

Schana Yacks MSU Federal Credit Union

Bill Zaske architecture Integrated Design Solutions (Troy, MI)

9 Other Registered Attendees

September 25
11:30 AM - 6:00 PM	Kids' Food Basket Wish List (Founders Brewing Company) 235 Cesar E Chavez Ave. SW Two ways to help: Bring Donations (see printable list or shop the Amazon list): Printable Food List Amazon List Kids Food Basket Address: 1300 Plymouth Ave. NE Grand Rapids,MI 49505
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM	Integrated Design Solutions (IDS) Welcome, Sponsors recognition, and IDS office warming Integrated Design Solutions (IDS)100 Cesar E Chavez Ave SW Suite 300
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM	Lunch (Founders Brewing Company) Centennial meeting room 235 Cesar E. Chavez Ave. SW Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM	COAA Cares (Kids Food Basket) Brighten a child’s day! Decorate lunch bags with kind words or drawings. Kids’ Food Basket fights childhood hunger through meals, farming, and education for a hunger-free West Michigan.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM	Panel Discussion: Delivery Methods Dilemma – Best Practices & Pitfalls This dynamic panel will feature industry leaders sharing practical insights on delivery methods such as Design-Bid-Build, Construction Management at Risk (CMAR), and Design-Build. We’ll explore key decision-making criteria, pros and cons, and the lessons that only experience can teach.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Happy Hour & Continued Connections (Founders Brewing Company) Wind down with drinks and informal networking with fellow professionals