Young Professionals Development Forum Event

SUPPORT EDUCATING OUR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS 

Back by popular demand, this half day event will provide young professionals the opportunity to learn, network and grow both personally and professionally. Prepare to hear from industry leaders and experts on a wide range of topics relevant to career growth and development.

This is a CEA Member event.

This event will be held at The Aviator Cleveland, in the Flight Event Space. Participants are invited to also attend the networking social, immediately following this event, creating an opportunity to network with other industry leaders and members. 

CEA MEMBER FEE: $40.00

For additional questions please contact Jackie Ruhlin at [email protected]

To view additional details from last year's event, see the following link: 2024 YP EVENT

ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION

INDUSTRY LEADER ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS - Engage in two rounds with an industry leader sitting at your table for a short round table discussion on career paths & self-development.

LEGAL BASICS - This Duo presentation will cover important construction legal basics like delays, claims, notifications & many others. 

Nora Loftus

General Counsel / VP, Legal & Risk Management - Shook Construction 

Nora joined Shook Construction as Vice President and General Counsel in 2023 as it continues to grow throughout Ohio, Indiana, and North Carolina focusing on water/wastewater, industrial, healthcare and education. Prior to joining Shook, Nora spent nearly 20 years in private practice immersed in the construction industry representing contractors, owners, designers, suppliers and specialty subcontractors.

Mike Frantz, Jr. 

Partner - Frantz Ward LLP 

Michael Frantz, Jr. focuses his practice on construction law, offering strategic counsel to contractors, developers, and property owners across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New Jersey. With extensive trial and appellate experience, Mike guides clients through every phase of construction projects, from contract negotiation to dispute resolution, helping them navigate complex regulations, mitigate risks, and avoid costly litigation. He is a trusted advocate committed to protecting his clients’ business interests and achieving favorable outcomes.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS PRESENTAION- Learn smart leadership skills to help further your careers in the construction industry. 

Joe Jurec

Growth Leader & ITS Coach - CultureShoc

Joe Jurec leads Growth at CultureShoc, co-created and facilitates the ITS Leaders programs, and hosts the Into The Storm Leaders podcast. After a decade in corporate leadership roles with Sony and Sears, he shifted into entrepreneurial growth roles across SaaS, energy, and tech. Joe is passionate about helping teams scale through systems like EOS®, grow their next gen leaders through programs & 1:1 coaching,  and credits CultureShoc for helping him grow into the most authentic version of himself as a leader.

INTERACTING & EARNING RESPECT IN THE FIELD PANEL- This panel will discuss field engagement, interacting and earning respect with the tradeworkers in the field. 

Moderator: 

George Esner 

Chief Operating Officer - Donley's, Inc. 

Panelists:

Dustin Shifferly 

Field Operations Coordinator - The Ruhlin Company

Dustin has been in the construction industry for 26 years, in various positions including concrete laborer, cement finisher, concrete construction company owner, labor foreman, concrete superintendent and now managing field operations. 

Mitch Gelofsack 

Vice President - Industrial First 

With over 25 years of experience in structural steel, Mitch has progressed from being an Ironworker and General Foreman to Vice President of Steel at Industrial First, Inc. His background also spans project management, estimating, and department leadership, and overseeing projects anywhere from 1 - 4,000 tons of steel.

Dale Scafaro 

General Superintendent - Independence Excavating