MRMCA RESOURCE LIBRARY

The Maryland Concrete Conference will be located on the Second Floor of The Hotel at Arundel Preserve: 7795 Arundel Mills Blvd., Hanover, MD 21076

Hotel Link: https://www.thehotelarundel.com/

Hotel Map & Travel Info Link: https://www.thehotelarundel.com/map-directions/

REMINDERS & DAY OF EVENT INFORMATION:

Day 1:

• Registration 8:00-9:30 am
• Call To Order & Welcome Address: 9:30 am
• Exhibitor Hall Open all day! 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Day 2:

• Registration & Continental Breakfast 7:00-8:00 am
• Exhibitor Hall Open all day! 7:00 am-3:00 pm
• Call To Order & Welcome Address: 8:00-8:15 am

Parking Instructions - PLEASE READ!

• Parking is located to the left of the Hotel entrance. Please follow the instructions below when Parking:
• Event Kiosk Validation: Guests attending the event day of will use the Kiosk to validate parking and all that is needed is to input the license plate number.
• Overnight Parking: When checking in at the front desk upon arrival guest must provide their license plate number and state.
• Exiting the Parking Facility: You will drive out without additional steps once the event concludes. Your registration and the QR code scan will ensure a hassle-free exit

Wi-Fi will be available at the Conference

Dress Code: Business Casual

Exhibitor Instructions: Please see the Exhibitor Drop-down page for Booth Maps and Load-in instructions.

• Exhibitor Set-up time: Tuesday, March 24th from 7:00 am-9:00 am.
• Exhibitor Breakdown time: Wednesday, March 25th after 3:00 pm.
• Exhibitor Hours: Tuesday, March 24th: 9:00 am-7:00 pm / Wednesday, March 25th: 7:00 am-3:00 pm.
• Door Prizes and/or Attendee Take-aways: If you have a Door Prize or Attendee Take-away, please contact Mindy Green with item details: Mindy@marylandoncrete.com
• Exhibitor Passports: Different Passports are available each day. Visit each Exhibitor daily, and turn-in Passports at the end of each day to enter the Prize Drawings
• Daily Drawing: Must be present to win

Speakers & MWIC Panel: 

• Please check-in at Registration at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before your Presentation time.
• Speakers and MWIC Panel Day of Contact: Dee Dee Kennedy
• Speaker Presentation DropBox: 2026 Maryland Concrete Conference Speaker Presentations Dropbox
• Speaker Presentations changes on the day of please bring Thumb Drive to Dee Dee Kennedy.

Notice of Photography: Please be advised that photography and / or videography may be taking place throughout the Conference for future promotional and archival purposes. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask your Concrete Conference Hosts.

All Sessions & Panels are PDH applicable: PDH Request Form QR Codes will be available at the Conference

Day of Conference Primary Contact:

1. Exhibitors, Sponsors, Committee & Attendees: Mindy Green & Vicki Stewart
2. Speakers and MWIC Panel: Dee Dee Kennedy

Event Terms & Conditions including Cancellation Policies, Antitrust Statements, and Code of Conduct: Click Here For The 2026 Event Terms And Conditions

CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE AGENDA as of 3-19-2026

Join us for the 3rd Annual MWIC Panel during Day 1 of the Maryland Concrete Conference!

Strong Women. Stronger Concrete. 

Maryland Women in Concrete exists to elevate, support, and inspire women in every sector of the concrete industry. We are committed to cultivating leaders who shape, strengthen, and sustain Maryland’s concrete industry, ensuring it remains innovative, resilient, and inclusive for generations to come.

By expanding opportunities and creating meaningful connections that strengthen both careers and our industry as a whole, MWIC strives to build confidence, community, and collaboration for the future of concrete in Maryland.

The MWIC initiative reflects who we are as an industry: forward-thinking, sustainable, and built to last.

MWIC is an initiative of MRMCA focused on:

• Industry visibility
• Advocacy alignment
• Professional networking
• Member engagement
• Workforce development
• Leadership cultivation
• Mentorship

MWIC strengthens the Maryland concrete industry by empowering the women who help build it.

3rd ANNUAL MARYLAND WOMEN IN CONCRETE PANEL (2026)

• Claudia C. Marin-Artieda, PE, Ph.D. Interim Director, REPS Tier 1 University Transportation Center, Professor / Graduate Student Director, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Howard University
• Carrington Blencowe, Territory Sales Manager, iwi Concrete Equipment Group
• Aimee Connerton, Technical Resource Specialist, Rinker Materials® A Quikrete® Company
• Martha E. Gross, PhD, PE, F.ASCE, Executive Director of Transit Development and Delivery, Maryland Department of Transportation, MTA 
• Teralynn Marvel, Director of Business Development, The Bartley Corporation
• Amy Nagle, General Manager, Gillespie & Son Concrete
• Nichole Penick, CCM | Construction Manager, Development Facilitators, Inc.
• Tiffany Reed-Villarreal, P.E., ENV SP, Director, Sustainability Codes and Standards, National Ready Mix Concrete Association
• Moderator: Dee Dee Kennedy, Executive Director, Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association

2nd ANNUAL MARYLAND WOMEN IN CONCRETE PANEL (2025)

• Dierdre Crowl, MBA, CAP, OM, Business Development Director – KCI Technologies, Inc.
• Dawn Decker, Executive Director - Precast / Prestressed Concrete Institute Mid-Atlantic Chapter
• Erica Magdelinskas, Marketing Director – BuildBlock Building Systems
• Becky McCollum, Business Development Manager – Skanska USA Civil
• Shamim Rashid-Sumar, PE, FSFPE, Senior Vice President, Codes and Standards – National Ready Mix Concrete Association
• Vicki Stewart, Division Chief for Concrete Technology, MDOT – State Highway Administration
• Mary Ellen Tokar, Workforce Solutions Coordinator, Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association
• Michelle Wilson, Sr. Director, Concrete Technology and Industry Outreach – Portland Cement Association
• Moderator: Dee Dee Kennedy, Executive Director – Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association

1st ANNUAL MARYLAND WOMEN IN CONCRETE PANEL (2024)

• Becky McCollum, Executive Vice President, Monumental Concrete, LLC
• Crystal Howard, Founder, Crystal Waters Consulting, LLC, Project Cornerstone & Skate4Concrete
• Julia Garbini, President, Concrete Advancement Foundation
• Caitlin McDonough, Partner / Attorney at Law, Harris Jones & Malone
• Teri Soos, P.E., Deputy Administrator, Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration’s (MDOT SHA) Operations
• Tiffany Reed-Villarreal, P.E., ENV SP Director, Sustainability Codes and Standards, NRMCA
• Moderator: Dee Dee Kennedy, Executive Director – Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association

2026 EXHIBITORS

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

 Advance® (A Terex Brand)

50 YEARS OF INNOVATION

Terex® Advance front discharge mixers have led the industry with cutting-edge innovation and superior engineering that helps improve your bottom line. Founded by several Midwest ready-mix producers 50 years ago, we have a unique understanding of your needs and that means providing you with more standard features and a host of customized options that bring value to you and your business.

We combine our experience in the industry, and input from customers to manufacture mixers that support you on the road to success. You can trust in the durability of our Terex Advance Trucks for the success of your ready mix operation, year after year.

Central Atlantic Precast Concrete Association (CAPCA)

CAPCA Mission Statement: The Central Atlantic Precast Concrete Association is dedicated to the expanded use of precast concrete. We will educate specifiers and users as to the advantages and effective utilization of precast concrete products and systems. We will represent the industry in the Central Atlantic area

Con-Tech Manufacturing, Inc.

Con-Tech Manufacturing, Inc. is a family-owned company proudly built in the USA. We blend traditional values with innovative technology to design mixers with the customer in mind, continually investing in our people, partnerships, and processes to build the best in the industry.

CTS | Rapid Set®

CTS manufactures Rapid Set® Calcium Sulfoaluminate (CSA) Cement. Rapid Set® CSA cement is used in a full line of professional-grade cement products engineered for high performance, rapid strength gain, versatility, low shrinkage and durability.

Since Rapid Set achieves structural strength in one to two hours, you can quickly put the structure into full service, save time and money, and achieve durable, long-lasting results.

Rapid Set products have been used on notable landmarks like the Hoover Dam Bypass, the Pentagon, the Lincoln Tunnel, the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, as well as major roadways, airports, commercial and industrial projects worldwide.

DY Concrete Pumps

Founded in 2015, DY Concrete Pumps North America is a premier manufacturer of concrete pumps, proudly headquartered in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. DY has earned a reputation across North America for building reliable, robust machines for demanding jobsites. The true difference between DY and other options is our dedication to service. When customers buy from DY, they are joining a family of industry veterans committed to long-term support. From mobile service to 24/7 emergency support from real technicians, we stand beside our customers to keep their machines running smoothly, no matter the conditions.

Hunt Valley Contractors

Hunt Valley Contractors is a Maryland-based specialty contractor delivering durable, high-performance solutions for infrastructure, transportation, and public works projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic. With decades of experience supporting government agencies, municipalities, and engineering teams, HVC is trusted for its expertise in architectural and decorative concrete, including form liners, concrete staining, and specialized finishes for bridges, highways, and civic structures.

Known for a collaborative, solution-driven approach, Hunt Valley Contractors works closely with owners, engineers, and inspectors to ensure constructability, long-term performance, and compliance with project specifications. Our team brings deep field knowledge, responsive project support, and a commitment to quality that helps clients deliver infrastructure built to last.

Maryland Chapter ACI

The American Concrete Institute’s Maryland Chapter: Concrete Education & Certifications | Technical Advocacy and Support | Scholarships | Project Awards | Social Events. We are engineers, architects, contractors, educators, material & equipment suppliers, producers, & students advancing concrete knowledge and community.

Specialized Engineering

Established in 1992, Specialized Engineering has been providing industry leading Geotechnical Engineering, Laboratory Testing & Analysis, Construction Management & Inspections, Construction QA/QC, and Environmental Consulting Services on projects in MD, VA, WV, DC, and PA.  Now in our 34th year of service, Specialized Engineering has a high level of materials testing & inspection, construction management and geotechnical experience in the Central Maryland Area.  The knowledge we have developed over the years has been on projects for the federal government, state agencies, county public works departments, local municipalities, school districts, and other private and public clients. 

Specialized Engineering consists of over 90 Engineers, Geologists, construction inspection field technicians, laboratory specialists, laboratory technicians and administrative staff.  Headquartered in Frederick, MD, Specialized Engineering also has an additional, full-service laboratory located in Hanover, MD. 

Our services are organized into five primary divisions: 

• Construction Materials Testing and Inspection
• Laboratory Testing and Analysis
• Geotechnical Analysis and Design
• Geophysical Services
• Environmental Consulting Services

The Quikrete Companies

An industry pioneer known for its iconic and unmistakable yellow bag of concrete mix, The QUIKRETE® Companies was founded in 1940. Over the last 85 years, The QUIKRETE Companies has strategically acquired leading brands that allow us to be a single source of supply for nearly every element of any construction project. Our brands have earned a reputation for quality, consistency, and performance, making us a reliable choice for commercial and residential building, repair, and rehabilitation products. As we continue to contribute to the growth and health of our country's structure and infrastructure, we truly are What America's Made Of®.

EXHIBITOR MAP:

Exhibitor Instructions:

• Exhibitor Set-up time: Tuesday, March 24th from 7:00 am-9:00 am. Exhibitors are located in front of the Conference Hall / Registration Table on the 2nd Floor of the Hotel just off the elevator.
• Exhibitor Breakdown time: Wednesday, March 25th after 3:00 pm.
• Exhibitor Hours:Tuesday, March 24th: 9:00 am-7:00 pm / Wednesday, March 25th: 7:00 am-3:00 pm.
• Door Prizes and/or Attendee Take-aways: If you have a Door Prize or Attendee Take-away, please contact Mindy Green with item details: Mindy@marylandoncrete.com
• Exhibitor Passports: Different Passports are available each day. Visit each Exhibitor daily, and turn-in Passports at the end of each day to enter the Prize Drawings
• Daily Drawing: Must be present to win

Day of Conference Primary Contact:

• Exhibitors, Sponsors, Committee & Attendees: Mindy Green or Vicki Stewart
• Speakers and MWIC Panel: Dee Dee Kennedy 

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