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June 15 - 19, 2026

MICA 69th Annual Conference

Lake Tahoe

The Everline Resort and Spa, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel
400 SQUAW CREEK RD
Olympic Valley, CA  96146

Room Reservations: The MICA Room Rate is $349.00 per night + Tax (12.695%) and is INCLUSIVE of the $50 per night Resort Fee. The Resort Fee includes: WiFi in guestrooms, In-room coffee and refrigerator, Olympic Valley Shuttle Service, 24-Hour access to the resorts Health Club Facilities, Daily recreation activities, Complimentary ski/golf valet, Access to the Oasis Pool Complex, 10% Discount at the Spa Sports Shop, and discounted greens fees at The Links golf course.

To reserve your room, Dial: 800-404-8006 


Room Block Cut-Off Date: May 22, 2026

Check-In: 4:00 PM
Check-Out: 11:00 AM

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026

 

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.                Registration (Papoose Peak)
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.                 MICA Manual Committee Meeting (Closed) (Tinker’s Knob)

2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.                Executive Committee Meeting (Closed) (Tinker’s Knob OR Petersen’s Suite)

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.                Past Presidents’ Planning Committee Meeting (Closed) (Tinker’s Knob OR Petersen’s Suite)

6:00 p.m.                                  Past Presidents’ and Board of Directors’ Dinner (By Invitation)
                                                         

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026

 

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.              Board of Directors Meeting (Closed) (Castle Peak)

12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.               Registration and MICA Hospitality (Papoose Peak)

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.                 Promotion & Membership Committee Meeting – Nate Brink, Chairperson (Alpine A)
                                    (Open to All Attendees)

2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.                Young Professionals Committee Meeting – Phil Rosendahl and Andrew Davis,
                                                Co-Chairs (Alpine A)
                                                (Open to All Attendees under 40 or with less than 5 years’ experience in the industry)

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.                 First Time Attendee Orientation and Reception (Spa Deck)
                                                          New MICA Members and First Time Conference Attendees are encouraged to join the MICA
                                                          Board of Directors for a brief introduction and orientation prior to the Welcome Reception.

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.                 Associate Sponsored Opening Night Welcome Reception (Spa Deck)
                                                We will be holding a 50/50 Raffle to Benefit the Young Professionals (YP) Scholarship
                                                          Program!

Evening Open                           Dinner on Your Own - Enjoy Lake Tahoe!

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026

 

8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.                 Member/Spouse Plated Breakfast and Opening Remarks (Alpine Ballroom)
                                                with Carl Petersen, MICA President

8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Bianca Lager Aae Headshot 

  Keynote Presentation (Alpine Ballroom)
"The Trust Dividend: Risks and Rewards of Getting Leadership Right and Wrong"
with Bianca Lager, Founder of BLINC Solutions

This interactive educational session introduces a practical framework for building trust through everyday leadership behaviors using the FACTS model (Focus, Accountability, Consistency, Transparency, and Sincerity). Participants learn how trust impacts performance, productivity, and safety, and how to recognize early signs of trust breakdowns before they escalate.

Through real-world examples and live audience engagement, attendees explore how clarity in priorities, communication, and accountability reduces confusion, rework, and firefighting. The session also provides practical tools for effective delegation and empowering supervisors without micromanaging.

Each participant receives take-home resources, including the Inbox Zero business workbook, a personal clarity workbook, an AI Prompt Guide for Strategic Clarity, and a Facilitator’s Guide to apply the framework with their own teams. The content is customized to the audience and designed for immediate, practical application.

           
                                               

10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Pete Smith

Dare to Matter: The Unapologetic Drive to Matter More (Alpine Ballroom)

with Pete Smith, SmithImpact

Mechanical insulation professionals play a critical role in protecting homes, businesses, and communities, yet the daily demands of the job can often overshadow the deeper purpose behind their work. Pete’s message emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with that purpose and finding significance in what you do every day. His session offers practical insights on overcoming burnout, maintaining focus amid competing priorities, and hustling in their pursuit of what is meaningful both professionally and personally.

For mechanical insulation contractors, who often balance operational challenges, workforce management, and customer relationships, Pete’s advice provides actionable strategies to lead with intention and inspire teams to strive for excellence. By shifting the focus from mere productivity to making a lasting impact, his message encourages attendees to view their work not just as a business but as a vital service to their communities. Pete’s dynamic and engaging delivery ensures that attendees leave with renewed motivation, a stronger sense of purpose, and the tools to make a tangible difference in their industry and beyond.

 

            

12:00 Noon                               Golf Tournament with Shotgun Start at 1:00 p.m.
We will be Selling Mulligans to Benefit the Young Professionals (YP) Scholarship Program!
The Golfer’s Lunch will take place at The Links of Everline.
                                               

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM                   Lake Tahoe’s Fly Fishing School        
Cast ‘n Catch class at the Everline Resort in Olympic Valley (3 hours) is great for beginners to intermediate anglers and for those who need a refresher course. Learn basic casts on dry land and then move to the stocked pond to practice what you learned and try to catch a fish. All this takes place on the golf course with breathtaking views of beautiful Olympic Valley.            The Registration fee includes all fishing gear, licenses, instructors, taxes, gratuity for the instructors and the 15% Resort Fee.           

Afternoon and Evening Open     Dinner on Your Own - Enjoy Lake Tahoe!

THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026

 

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.                 Breakfast for All Attendees (Iron Road)

7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.                 Safety Committee Meeting (Grand Sierra CD)
                                                Tyler Asher & Ashleigh Gleeson, Co-Chairs
                                                (Open to All Attendees)

 

8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.                 Annual Membership Meeting & Election of Board Directors (Alpine Ballroom)
                                                with Carl Petersen, MICA President

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.                 Recognition of “Best Practices in Safety” Participants (Alpine Ballroom)
                                                with Gary Auman, MICA Legal Counsel
                                                and Safety Committee Co-Chairs, Tyler Asher & Ashleigh Gleeson

9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.                 NIA Then and Now Association Strong – 70 Years (Alpine Ballroom)
                                                with NIA President, John C. Stevens - JT THORPE

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Sara Whedon 

Building Well-Being: Enhancing Brain Health for All Roles in Construction (Alpine Ballroom)

Sara Whedon – Creator of The Organizational Nervous System™ and
The Resilient Brain Formula


Many leadership and productivity programs promise results but fail to create lasting change. Ongoing challenges—such as leadership gaps, low productivity, turnover, stress, and burnout—persist because organizations often overlook a critical factor: the brain.

This session introduces a brain-based approach to workplace performance and well-being. Modern neuroscience shows that the brain can be optimized at any stage of life, directly influencing behavior, decision-making, adaptability, and resilience. Participants will explore how common workplace challenges connect to brain function and how supporting brain health can be a practical, cost-effective solution. Attendees will leave with simple, actionable strategies to improve their own performance and well-being, along with insights to help drive sustainable results across their organization.

            
                                               

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.          Open Forum Discussions:

                                                Union Contractors Forum – Adam Sease, Chairperson (Grand Sierra CD)

                                                Open Shop Contractors Forum – Jessica Green, Chairperson (Monument Peak A)

                                                Associate Member Forum – Kris Scheller, Associate President (Monument Peak B)

 

Afternoon Open                        Lunch on Your Own - Enjoy Lake Tahoe!

 

5:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.                Farewell Dinner, Golf Awards and Silent Auction (Alpine Ballroom)

                                                We will be holding a Silent Auction to Benefit the Young                                                                      Professionals (YP) Scholarship Program!

FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026

8:00 a.m.                                  Board of Directors Meeting (Closed) (Papoose Peak)

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