Frank Gordon joined BuildBlock Building Systems LLC in early 2024 as vice president of Strategic Development, overseeing the Sales, Technical, and Marketing groups while promoting the use of ICF wall systems and Composite Concrete Flooring Systems. He is an active member of the design, construction, and facilities management industry for more than 36 years, serving five of those years as senior director, Building Innovations with NRMCA’s “Build With Strength” campaign in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the USA and as one of two co-directors for the Concrete Design Center, providing comparative analysis for concrete structural systems to the industry. Read Build Better Retail

Todd Gluski is the director of marketing for OX Engineered Products. He is a 16-year industry veteran with a vast knowledge of building science and product performance within the building envelope. Read Creating Healthy Indoor Environments with Continuous Insulation

Mike Ireland is currently in his seventh year as Portland Cement Association president and CEO. The association launched its Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality under his leadership in October 2021. Previously, Ireland was associate executive director of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, as well as CEO of the Association for Facility Engineers and the National Environmental Balancing Bureau. Read Portland Limestone Cement: The Foundation for Greener Building

Justin Koscher is the president of the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association. Visit polyiso.org for more information. Read Mitigating the Negative Effects of Air and Moisture Penetration in Wall Assemblies with Polyiso CI

Dale Nehls is the national sales manager for wall systems at The QUIKRETE Companies, the leading manufacturer of high-quality packaged concrete and cement products. With 17 years of experience at QUIKRETE and 27 years in the construction industry, Dale is a seasoned expert recognized for his leadership and industry knowledge. Read Top Three Benefits of Using Pre-Blended Stucco and Mortar

James Howell is a product manager for Sto Corp. and is focused on façade claddings. He has a degree in business management and more than 20 years of experience working with EIFS, stucco, air and moisture barriers in R&D and marketing departments. Read EIFS Durability and Versatility

Brian McKay has been involved in the commercial and residential building industry since 2006. He is director of marketing and communications for Weatherization Partners Ltd., and a former vice-chair of the Building Enclosure Council of Dallas. Read Meeting IECC Thermal Requirements