Sam Taggart is the founder of D2D Experts, D2Dcon, and D2DU. Author, public speaker, and business consultant for over 150 companies.

Paul Reed is a proven business leader with more than 25 years of experience in the roofing industry. He has extensive expertise in a wide variety of roofing applications and systems, as well as project management, commercial development and sales. He joined North-West Roofing in 2013, and primarily is responsible for the company’s Commercial Roofing Division.

Matt Danskin is the trainer and creator of Restoration Referral System; which teaches restoration contractors how to consistently develop productive referral relationships with insurance agents. Driven by his passion for learning and continuous improvement, he prides himself in providing personal and accessible skills training.

Jonathan Sherwood is a seasoned business entrepreneur and professional commercial roofing contractor who has been in the roofing industry for over a decade. To date, Jonathan is responsible for providing full service repair and replacement services to over 5,000 roofs in a variety of locations throughout the United States for both commercial and residential property owners. These properties have a combined total amount exceeding $70 million. He has extensive experience in commercial low sloped roofs, SPF & Fluid applications, and also specializes in serving multi-family apartments as well as builders of new construction. In addition to his vast experience, Jonathan is certified with a number of accreditation’s. Jonathan’s customer service oriented and results driven experience along with his passion for helping people have led him to become a favorite with his customers, who value his straight forward approach and the fact that he always puts their needs first. His absolute bottom line goal is to always maintain, if not increase every customer’s property value.

Joseph is the marketing director of Contractor Dynamics, the roofing industry's only marketing training company. Joseph and his team help roofing companies install brand-building and customer-generating social marketing systems in their businesses, so they can grow predictably, achieve their goals, and build amazing lives for themselves, their team, and their communities.

Dr. Nico Stringfellow has been in the Insurance Restoration industry for over 10 years, starting as a Sales Representative for a roofing company. Over the last decade, Nico has worked in many different capacities within the industry, including Claims Consulting, Supplementation, Business Consulting, and ultimately, the Founder and President of Eagle Eye Adjusters, Inc. Nico is passionate about assisting property owners in handling their claims, and assisting contractors in navigating the process. Nico has been extremely active in consulting many contractors in the growth and operations of their businesses, and continues to be an open ear to many people in the industry. Being a lifelong learner and a consistent source of assistance to those that need it are two of the reasons that people look to Nico for help. He is always telling others that he is a "text message away," as getting him on the phone can be, in his words, "a miracle".

Hi, I'm Eric Oberembt. President and Owner of D&M Roofing and Siding. I've been in the industry since I was 10 years old helping my grandfather who started our company in 1965. I have an extensive background in low slope commercial roofing. I love helping and educating property owners and property managers in how to navigate insurance claims and find the necessary damage to help them get roofs replaced for minimal out of pocket. At D&M Roofing we are employee driven and work tirelessly to up-level our people so they will be able to go above and beyond to help you with your needs. I am a proud Board Advisor of the American Policyholder Association, helping to fight insurance fraud at all levels. 

What do sales organizations need most to successfully navigate change, stay relevant, and compete in today’s often crowded sales arena? Systems. Processes. Leadership. Increased closing ratios. Cohesive sales teams, and a path to realize big goals.

Dale Childress Jr. is author of The Objection Blueprint, Roof Sales Survival Guide, Above Top Secret, The 21 Second Roof Pitch & creator of Master Closer Academy online.

APA Executive Director Doug Quinn is a Marine Corps veteran who was living a comfortable life as an investment advisor on the Jersey Shore until he lost his home in Superstorm Sandy. Although he had the maximum legal amount of flood coverage, Doug’s Insurance Company only offered him 37 cents on the dollar. In the process of fighting this injustice, Doug found out that many of his friends & neighbors were also being shortchanged. His eyes were opened to rampant fraud perpetrated against the American insurance consumer by some unscrupulous actors who seek to profit from their hardship.

Logan Graff became Crest Exteriors Vice President in April of 2017 due to his impressive mark he made on the company when he joined the team as project manager in 2016.

Bio to come.

Scott Riopelle is the Owner and CEO of Interstate Roofing. Interstate Roofing has been open for business for over 25 years providing quality roofing services to residential and commercial properties throughout the nation. Scott has been at the forefront of innovation in the industry. Scott brings his vision of success to Interstate Roofing and the industry by continuously pursuing education and training. This has resulted in Interstate Roofing being rated as a top roofing company in Colorado and in the US.

My name is Dashaun Bryant i am a Door to Door Sales Coach and Trainer with 5 plus years of experience in the Storm Restoration Industry. I use my skills to help Door to Door salesmen maximize their potential, by teaching them how to Hustle with Principles, maintaining a positive attitude and getting their mind right so they can get their grind right. I travel around the country helping other Roofing Companies revamp their sales team and gain clarity on their vision. As a stay at home dad ive been able to be present for all my kids milestones, while still selling a million plus in revenue year in and year out. My family is the fuel that keeps me on fire and the love for teaching other salesmen how to dominate the industry with my free videos on youtube. And as always Hustle Hard Hustle Smart and Dont be afraid to Bogard.

Graham grew up in a large military family of 10 children. His father retired in Kansas City area where he founded Roofing101 in 2008. Graham started his first business when he was 20 years old and learned the lessons of growing/scaling a company by the age of 25. His first experience was taking a division from 6 employees to 150 within 6 months.

Chad Hedrick brings a different spin to the commercial roofing industry.

Danny comes from modest roots and struggled as a dyslexic student through school. This fuelled his desire to push boundaries and prove what was possible, creating his own success in life. In his late teens, Danny started his own trades business and used the profits to buy his first home.

Matt Grassmyer, Director of Operations for Hail Trace, is from Tulsa Oklahoma. He moved to Edmond in 2002 and fell in love with central OK. Matt has been a part of the Hail Trace team since 2016. As an expert in leadership, communication, and customer experience, Matt excels at helping clients and employees maximize their success. While most of his off time is spent with his amazing wife, Caitlin, his son Trafford, and his newborn daughter Hollan. Matt is also an avid runner with two marathons already in the books.