53rd Annual Meeting Presentations
53rd MSC Annual Meeting
Palacio Del Rio Hilton
San Antonio, TX
October 8 - 10, 2024
Presentation Recordings
Below is a copy of the program schedule for the 53rd Annual Meeting meeting with links to PDF copies of available presentation decks and audio recordings of each session. Click on the links to download a copy of the files.
53rd MSC Annual Meeting
Program Schedule
Tuesday, October 8
| 1:00p-2:30p* | MSC Certification Committee Meeting— Members in good standing are welcomed to participate in the committee meeting as observers. |
| 2:45p-3:45p* | MSC Committee Meeting (TBA) — Members in good standing are welcomed to participate in the committee meeting as observers. |
| 4:00p-5:00p* | MSC Committee Meeting (TBA) — Members in good standing are welcomed to participate in the committee meeting as observers. |
| * Actual Committees and meeting times may vary on site. Unless otherwise announced, all meetings of the Mulch & Soil Council are open to any member in good standing; however, a committee may call an executive session on advice of counsel to discuss sensitive issues when necessary. Participation of observers in discussions is determined by the committee chair. | |
| 5:00p-6:30p | MEET THE MSC BOARD of DIRECTORS — Join the MSC Board of Directors for informal talks over cocktails as they share information on the programs and activities of the Council and the industry. |
| 6:30p | Dinner On Your Own |
Wednesday, October 9
| 8:00a-12:30p* | MSC Board of Directors Meeting— Members in good standing are welcomed to participate in the meeting as observers. |
| 12:30p-1:00p | BREAK — Sponsored by SPR Packaging |
| 1:00p-1:30p | Official Opening and Welcome — Hear from MSC President Jim Weber, Program Chair Jessica Bain, Legal Counsel John Hazard and Executive Director Robert LaGasse as we invite you to join us for the start of the 53rd MSC Annual Meeting. |
| 1:30p-2:30p | Crow Political Report — Join us as MSC Legislative Representative DAVID CROW presents our annual update on the state of U.S. politics in this presidential election year. Speaker: David Crow, D.C. Legislative & Regulatory Services
 Download Audio of THE CROW REPORT |
| 2:30p-3:00p | BREAK – Sponsored By Reliance Packaging |
| 3:00p-4:30p | 53rd MSC Annual Membership Meeting — Hear reports from MSC leadership and committees, elect Council directors and discuss MSC programs and activities as they may impact your business and the industry. Moderator: Robert LaGasse, MSC Executive Director. Download Audio of 2024 MSC Membership Meeting Download PDF of Membership Meeting Presentation |
| 4:30p-7:00p | Opening Reception & Affiliate Member Displays — Join us to meet with old friends and new members over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while visiting with the industry's leading suppliers and vendors. |
Thursday, October 10
| 8:30a-9:00a | Morning Grab-and-Go Breakfast — Sponsored By T.H. Glennon |
| 9:00a-10:00a | Can AI Make My Team More Productive Today?: Businesses today are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to help stream-line operations and boost productivity. If you’re unsure of AI’s risks and rewards, this session is for you! Come away with insights into: Real-world examples on how to use AI • How should you leverage AI to help your employees be more productive? • AI is here to stay, what is our responsibility in it? • Is the fear real -- will AI take jobs? • Should our company invest and engage in AI? • How do I help my employees embrace the future? Speaker: Joel Gunn, C12 Business Forums Download Audio of Joel Gunn Presentation Download PDF of Joel Gunn Presentation
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| 10:00a-10:30a | Break — Sponsored By Milagro |
| 10:30a-11:30a | 10 Keys Needed for Successful Planning: Success requires planning and Integrated Business Planning/Sales and Operations Planning are essential elements for high-performing firms. In a rapid-fire session we’ll identify 10 key capabilities for solid business plan development. If you have IBP/S&OP capabilities in place, you’ll gain ideas on how to compare your capabilities with leading practices. If you do not have an IBP/S&OP capability, you’ll learn about essential elements and how the IBP/S&OP benefits an organization. We will cover key questions like who should be involved in developing the plans, what horizon is most appropriate, how often should plans be updated, what are the essential inputs and outputs for actionable plan development, how might we measure plan quality, and how can we ensure continuous improvement to the IBP/ S&OP process. Speaker: Dave Angelow, Texas State University Download Audio of Dave Angelo Presentation Download PDF of Dave Angelo Presentation
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| 11:30p-2:00p | Mastering Human Capital - The Real Key to Success In this informative and engaging talk, Jeff illustrates the critical importance of hiring the RIGHT people to grow your business, and to get to the next level. Jeff talks about what it takes to attract talent, how to motivate and engage your employees, tips for compensating your team in non-standard ways, and how to lift your team to perform at a higher level. Jeff also discusses the idea of hiring "rockstars" to build your company around, and how to go out and find those rockstars, and how to convince them to join your team. In addition to building your team, Jeff talks about how to achieve "customer intimacy", the practice of truly knowing and understanding your customers so that you can provide them the best possible service and beat the competition. Jeff's talk on customers includes many actionable steps, like finding your "sweet spot" customer and spending a day in the life of your customer. This is a talk you won't soon forget, filled with actionable steps you can take tomorrow. Jeff is an award-winning global entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, a producer of a Grammy Award winning jazz album, and executive producer of an Emmy Award winning television show. In his career, he has been the founder of multiple startups, he has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and he has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known successful startups, including Priceline.com/Booking.com, uBid.com and more. Jeff has been invited to more than 50 countries (and all 7 continents) to speak on innovation, entrepreneurship and innovation. An engaging storyteller, he ap- plies his vast experience to problems that challenge all entrepreneurs, and those trying to make a difference in the world. Jeff always leaves his audience with a profoundly new way to think, and a sense of hope and empowerment. Download Audio of Jeff Hoffman Presentation Download PDF of Jeff Hoffman Presentation
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| 2:00p-3:00p | Reducing Costs & Improving Manufacturing Efficiency: : Hear from MSC member companies that have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the mulch & soil industry on how they have used various systems and technology to reduce cost and improve manufacturing efficiency. Speakers: Joe Ertel, Oldcastle Lawn & Gardne & Ben Ballard, Sylva Corp Download Audio of Joe Ertel & Ben Ballard Presentations Download PDF of Joe Ertel Presentation Download PDF of Ben Ballard Presentation |
| 3:00p-3:30p | Break — Sponsored By Chromascape |
| 3:30p-4:30p | Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Panel: Our panel is comprised of industry members who have recently gone through ERP implementation hoping to educate members thinking of ERP implementation and deciding between different software. Hear first-hand knowledge on choosing ERP software, challenges of implementation, controlling costs and lessons learned. Panelists: TJ Cleavelin, Austin Wood Recycling; Irene Ramos, Kellogg Garden Products; Cody Tilberg, Garick LLC Download Audio of ERP Panel Presentation |
| 4:30p-6:00p | President's Honky-Tonk Happy Hour – Yee-haw! Grab your boots and cowboy hats, it's time to party Texas style! Join us for our closing event filled with live music featuring country classics, wine tasting showing the best local flavors, and a chance to win our grand prize! Come ready to sip and celebrate with friends old and new before returning home reenergized with new ideas to impact your business! |
| 6:00p | Meeting Ends |
| AND | THANK YOU To Our Additional Sponsors Badges & Lanyards -- Colorbiotics Pens & Pads -- Florida Coastal Colors Conference Bags -- Profile Products Health & Hydration Station -- Greener Solutions Platinum Sponsor -- nVenia Gold Sponsors -- Bandit Industries, Faltech, Social Marks Media, Ecoverse Silver Sponsors -- ProAmpac |
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2019 - San Antonio, TX
2018 - Charleston, SC
2017 - Nashville, TN
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