2025 OPFMA Annual State Conference Agenda

Updated 8/22/2025

Cherry Valley Hotel – Newark, Ohio
September 15–16, 2025

Day 1 – Monday, September 15, 2025

8:00 AM – Registration, Breakfast & Social
9:00 AM – Opening Remarks & Welcome
Presented by OPFMA President

9:15 AM – General Session:

The  State Fire Marshal will share essential guidance for public facility managers on meeting safety requirements and reducing risks. Topics will include:

• Fire Inspections: What inspectors look for, how to prepare, and common pitfalls to avoid.
• Proper Storage Guidelines: Best practices for storing chemicals, supplies, and equipment to maintain compliance and minimize hazards.
• Annual Testing Requirements: An overview of testing and maintenance schedules for alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, and other critical systems.
• Record Keeping: Accurate record keeping is just as critical as inspections—without it, safety compliance can’t be proven or sustained

Attendees will gain practical tools to strengthen their school safety programs, ensure compliance with state regulations, document the actions, and foster a safe environment for students, staff, and the community.

Richard Vance, State Fire Marshal

Breakout Session Group 1 – 10:00 AM (Two Concurrent Tracks)

Track 1: Gunshot Detection Technology & Building Safety
Koorsen Fire & Security
Track 2: Safe Passage: Exploring Fire Door Inspections, AHJ Responsibilities, Ohio Building & Fire Codes, and the Ohio Childhood Safety Act (SB112)

Breakout Session Group 2 – 11:00 AM (Two Concurrent Tracks)

Track 1: Driving Future Success: The Power of Capital Planning and Forecasting
Darin Porter, FMX
Track 2: Brightening the Future: Enhancing Public Facilities with Modern Lighting Upgrades
Dave Eshbaugh, Energy Optimizers, USA

12:00 PM – Lunch with Exhibitors

Breakout Session Group 3 – 1:30 PM (Two Concurrent Tracks)

Track 1: Healthy Buildings & Indoor Air Quality
Bill Roundtree, Automated Logic Contracting Services

Track 2: Hybrid-Cloud Physical Security Systems
Joseph Batek, Verkada

Breakout Session Group 4 – 2:30 PM (Two Concurrent Tracks)

Track 1: Unlocking Your Building’s “Peak” Energy Performance
Brendon Jenkins, Waibel Energy Systems

Track 2: Acid Neutralization Tank Operation & Maintenance
Chad Reynolds

3:30 PM – General Session:
School Safety & Security Strategies
Eric Bassett, Hicksville Schools

4:30 PM – Door Prizes & Light Refreshments

6:00 PM – Off-Property Excursion:
Shipp Brothers Brewery – Social & Networking Event

10:00 PM – Excursion Ends / Return to Hotel

Day 2 – Tuesday, September 16, 2025

7:30 AM – Breakfast Buffet & Networking

8:45 AM – OPFMA Annual Business Meeting

9:00 AM – General Session

Breakout Session Group 5 – 9:00 AM (Two Concurrent Tracks)

Track 1: School Safety: Right Person, Right Place, Right TIme, Right Skills

Michelle Cerino, FASTER

10:00 AM – General Session:
AI-Driven Facility Management for School Districts - 5 Best Practices 
Moat Systems Inc. with Ogden School District (case study)

11:00 AM – General Session:
The ABCs of Legal Procurement, Capital Planning & Contracting
Chad Welker, Ohio Schools Council

12:00 PM – Closing Remarks & Door Prizes
Boxed Lunch Provided – Depart at Your Convenience