SPEAKERS & SEMINARS
May 30, 2009

	FEATURED SPEAKER RADIANT PANEL HEATING FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS- John "Siggy" Siegenthaler Simplification of systems relative to the past - why it's so important and why it's possible. Solar, Biofuel, and geothermal heat pump as heat sources for radiant. Why floor heating ISN'T always the answer Radiant solution for low energy use houses New radiant details from the latest ISH show John Siegenthaler is president of Appropriate Designs and an assistant professor at Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NY. He is well established in the hydronics industry as the author of Modern Hydronics, speaker, columnist and leading authority on hydronics.
	PROSPECTING FOR SALES IN DIFFICULT TIMES - Mark Evans Mark completed his first heat loss and radiant design in 1986, and has since been involved with the design, sale and installation of innumerable hydronic and radiant heating systems. His feature columns have appeared in major industry publications. He is a respected lecturer and seminar presenter. He is currently the director of sales for Viega, Canada.
	ELECTRIC RADIANT IN OUR FUTURE - Matt McKenna Matt will cover opportunities for growth with electric radiant heat, the different types of products available, installation procedures, and technical information.  He will also touch on four common questions contractors are asked by clients interested in electric radiant heat, and how best to answer those questions . A construction industry veteran of over 18 years, Matt McKenna has dedicated the last 6 years educating contractors, distributors and homeowners about the many benefits of electric radiant heat.  In 2007, Matt founded US Radiant Supply, Inc. Matt has presented to thousands of industry experts on behalf of the National Tile Association (NTCA) National Association of Remodelers (NARI) and National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB).
	HYDRAULIC, AIR & DIRT SEPARATION - Bob "hotrod" Rohr Join me as we take a look inside a modern separator.  We will explore way to integrate these unique devices for your next hydronic, solar, GSHP, or alternate energy system. Bob “hot rod” Rohr has been a plumbing, radiant heat and solar contractor and installer since he was knee high to a pipe wrench.  Hot rod is a longtime RPA member, and columnist for PHC News and Mechanical Business magazines.  Bob has joined Caleffi North America as manager of Training and Education. Caleffi is a worldwide leader in innovative hydronic solutions and now developing innovation in the solar water and space heating marketplace.
	RETROFIT AND ENHANCING EXISTING SYSTEMS - John Barba Currently with TACO, John is one of the industry’s most recognizable trainers. Since 1994, he’s trained well over 10,000 contractors and their employees on how to design, install, control, and sell radiant floor heating systems. He sat on the RPA Board of Directors for four years beginning in 2001 and served as RPA Vice President for several of those years.
	SOLAR AND RADIANT FLOOR INTERFACE - Joe Walsh Joe will be making a presentation which Peter Biondo put together. Peter is Technical Sales Coordinator for Oventrop Corporation. He has been involved in the solar heating industry over 20 years and has worked on over 3,500 solar heating systems nationwide. He carries a Mechanical Contractors License in the State of Arizona. He is on the Editorial Advisory Board and contributing writer for Plumbing Engineer magazine, and is an instructor at Solar Energy International.
	SMART PUMPING - Mark Hunt Mark Hunt, WILO, USA,