EVENT DETAILS
What:
Safe & Sound: The SOCOTEC Condominium Leadership Summit
When:
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Where:
Le Meridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport - 1825 Griffin Road, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Talk to Our Experts
Suly ENCALADA
305 903 8447
Suly.Encalada@socotec.us
Jesse RITTENHOUSE
561 801 7576
Jesse.Rittenhouse@socotec.us
Michael YORK
239 304 6939
Michael.York@socotec.us
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Safe & Sound: The SOCOTEC Condominium Leadership Summit Recap
On March 28, SOCOTEC hosted the first ever Safe & Sound: The SOCOTEC Condominium Leadership Summit! This exclusive event, which was dedicated to empowering Florida condominium residents by providing expert guidance on leading safe, financially healthy, and well-maintained condominium buildings, took place at the Le Meridien hotel in Dania Beach, Florida.
We are thrilled to share the incredible journey from vision to reality, and how this event truly magnified the power of collaboration, innovation, and dedication to excellence.
The meeting, bringing together more than 100 industry professionals, association board members, and executives from property management companies under one roof, demonstrated a profound exploration of the condominium sector encompassing vital topics like legislative updates and insurance requirements to best practices and compliance. Esteemed experts, including Legislators, Senior Property Managers, Engineers, Project Managers, Attorneys, Bankers, and Insurance Advisors, led educative sessions tailored to both novice and seasoned industry practitioners.
The summit provided a platform for meaningful connections and networking opportunities. Attendees had the chance to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and build lasting relationships with fellow condominium leaders and property management industry professionals.
The success of the Safe & Sound Summit reflects SOCOTEC's position as a leader in advancing innovation and excellence across architecture, engineering, advisory, and life safety disciplines.
We extend our deepest gratitude to all of our sponsors, partners, speakers, and attendees for their unwavering support and contributions to the success of the summit. Together, we have made a difference in promoting safety, soundness, and excellence in condominium management and beyond!
Stay tuned for future events and initiatives from SOCOTEC as we continue to lead the way in promoting excellence for a safer and sustainable world!
For more detailed information, read our event Press Release.
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Testimonies
Panel 1: Legislative Update: Latest from Tallahassee
Florida state politicians, attorneys and Tallahassee insiders delve into the latest updates coming from the state capital, unpacking the implications of new building safety rules and regulations surrounding condominium communities. From legal perspectives to community impact, the panel aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape that will shape the obligations of association board members and the future dynamics of Florida condominium living.
Panel 2: Insurance Outlook & Cost Saving Measures
Industry leaders analyze the intricate intersection of Florida's insurance requirements and banking realities, exploring their profound effects on condominium community finances. Delving into the challenges and opportunities, the panel aims offer insights into successfully navigating the increasingly complex dynamics of insurance and banking for condominium communities.
Panel 3: Well-Maintained Building Best Practices
An engineer, project manager, life safety consultant, contractor and legal advisor converge to share strategic insights on optimizing compliance with state building safety regulations. Drawing on their diverse expertise, the panel explores innovative approaches and best practices to meet the evolving regulations efficiently and cost effectively with as little disruption as possible to day-to-day life at the community.
Speakers
- Panel 1: Legislative Update: Latest from Tallahassee
- Panel 2: Insurance Outlook & Cost Saving Measures
- Panel 3: Well-Maintained Building Best Practices
Oscar HERNANDEZ
Associate, SOCOTEC (SLS Consulting, a SOCOTEC Company)
Morgan MARCOS
President/CEO, Innovative Solutions Construction, Inc.
Bruce MASIA
Regional Vice President, KW Property Management and Consulting
Jason RODGERS-DA CRUZ
Shareholder, Siegfried Rivera
Casey WARD
Principal Engineer, SOCOTEC (formerly Forge Engineering)
Josh BURKETT
Lobbyist/Consultant, Mark Anderson Consulting
David HABER
Managing & Founding Shareholder, Haber Law
Jerrime KITSOS
Senior Vice President, HUB International
Matt MINCHOW
Executive Director - Community Association Banking, First National Bank of Omaha
James SCHUMAKER
Executive Vice President of Business Development, Castle Group
Mark ANDERSON
Founder & CEO, Mark Anderson Governmental Consulting
Donna BERGER
Shareholder, Becker & Poliakoff
Hillary CASSEL
State Representative, Florida State
Katharine EFFRON
Vice President, South Florida High-Rise Division, FirstService Residential
Rosalind OSGOOD
State Senator, Florida State Senate
Jason PIZZO
State Senator, Florida State Senate