2026 Onsite Program
We look forward to delivering a valuable conference program with dynamic educational content and ample opportunities to connect with members of the national housing cooperative community!
Please note that this schedule is subject to change.
9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Registered Cooperative Manager Course, Part 1
9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Registered Cooperative Manager Course, Part 2
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Registered Cooperative Manager Recertification & Ethics Course, Part 3
*Additional registration required.
11:00 am – 6:00 pm – Conference Registration
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – First-Time Attendee Orientation
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Opening Reception
8:00 am – 5:00 pm – Conference Registration
8:00 am – 5:00 pm – Exhibit Hall Open
8:30 am – 10:30 am – Opening General Session
Keynote Speaker
Jose Julian Ramirez Ruiz
10:45 am – 11:45 am – Keynote: Building on Legacy: Housing Cooperatives in Puerto Rico Facing a New Generation of Challenges
10:45 am – 12:15 pm – Concurrent Sessions
Genisys Credit Union
Speaker
Jeremy Clark
Prevention of Sexual Harassment in Your Cooperative
Speaker
April Knoch
Navigating Financial Challenges in the Life of a Cooperative: A Board’s Journey from Financial Crisis to Stability
Speakers
Patricia Parks-Taylor, Eric Fordham, Sheila Riddick, Isaias Arce
How a RCM Prepares for and Supports Meetings for the Board of Directors and Membership
Speaker
Ralph Marcus
12:15 pm – 1:45 pm – Group Luncheon
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Concurrent Sessions
Role and Duties of a Treasurer
Speaker
Val Hall
Duties of the Secretary – Beyond Minute Taking
Speakers
Karen Harvey
For Board Members Only
Speakers
Fred Gibbs, Ralph Marcus, Nicole Redding
2:00 pm – 5:15 pm – Concurrent Session
Fair Housing
Speaker
Randall Pentiuk, April Knoch, Creighton Gallup
3:45 pm – 5:15 pm – Concurrent Sessions
Technology is Changing – Don’t Be Left Behind
Speaker
Fred Gibbs
Financing for Cooperatives
Speaker
Hugh Jeffers
8:30 am – 2:00 pm – Exhibit Hall Open
8:30 am – 2:00 pm – Conference Registration
9:00 am – 10:30 am – Concurrent Sessions
Are We In Trouble
Speaker
Hugh Jeffers
Smart Decisions Without Overthinking
Speaker
Bri Trueblood
Your Building. Your Budget. The Foundation of Financial Literacy for your Entire Co-op
Speaker
Kimalee Williams
9:00 am – 12:15 pm – Concurrent Sessions
Reasonable Accommodations
Speakers
Hope Turner, Karen Harvey
10:45 am – 12:15 pm – Concurrent Sessions
Financial Literacy Essentials for Housing Cooperative Members: Your Home, Your Budget, Your Voice
Speakers
Ronald Barba, Kim Pietrorazio
Attorney Roundtable Discussion Panel
Moderator
Randall Pentiuk
Leading with Purpose: Practical Leadership Skills and Conflict Resolution for RCMs
Speaker
Nicole Redding
12:15 pm – 1:45 pm – Strut Your Stuff Cooperative Pride Luncheon
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – Concurrent Sessions
Death of a Member – Are You Prepared
Speakers
Kim and Ralph Marcus
Director’s Ethics
Speakers
Fred Gibbs, Karen Harvey
RCM Track
2:00 pm – 5:15 pm – Concurrent Sessions
Keeping Your Co-op Afloat: A Financial Survival Guide
Speaker
Kimalee Williams
3:45 pm – 5:15 pm – Concurrent Sessions
Succession Planning for Cooperative Boards: Building Continuity, Avoiding Chaos
Speaker
Kyle Rivers
Special Meeting Petitions
Speakers
Randall Pentiuk, April Knoch, Creighton Gallup
RCM Track
5:15 pm – 5:45 pm – Candidates Forum: Meet Your Board Candidates
5:45 pm – 6:30 pm – Member Association & Direct Member Association Caucuses
7:00 am – 11:00 am – Registration Open
8:30 am – 9:30 am – Ballot Pick-up and Election
9:30 am – 11:00 am – Annual Members Meeting
11:00 am – 12:00 pm – NAHC Board of Directors Meeting
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