2021 Summer Conference Wrap Up

 
 

Alejandro Barragan and his wife Margarita Saavedra enjoy the reception before the baseball game.


Tom Bault, representing 3X Platinum Sponsor J. Joseph Consulting, Inc., hosts and toasts at the Welcoming Reception.


Michael Cowden, Senior Editor, Steel Market Update, presents "Coil on a Year-Long Hot Roll?" during the General Session.


Melanie Evans gets excited about attending her second NASPD event and Dave Davlin's "The Game Winning 3" book.

Randy Hurst, Jerry Brookshire and Narayan Bhargava enjoy the Catamount Ranch & Club course at the Kahn Steel Co., Inc. golf event in Steamboat Springs.


A few members brave cold waters and navigate Clear Creek on an intermediate rafting tour.

 

Melisa Hurst, Mary Herren, Susannah Porr, Shalini Bhargava and Narayan Bhargava listen to Michael Franti & Spearhead at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

 

2021 Summer Conference Wrap Up

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Attendee List

"Great networking opportunity with industry leaders and very informative of what is happening in the steel pipe market," said Alejandro Barragan, CPW America, Co.

 

"The NASPD staff and Board of Directors put on a great conference. It was great to hear from everyone on the state of the industry and what we can expect in the coming months. Well worth the time and expense to gain invaluable insights," said Larry TrefryChallenger Pipe & Steel, LLC.

 

"The concert at Red Rocks was a once in a lifetime experience. It was the most fun I've had at any steel/pipe conference...ever," said Seth Ulrich, Pipe & Tube Supplies, Inc.

 

"All the information that was given during the General Session will be a huge help guiding critical business decisions during these unprecedented times," said Bill Carruth, TS Upsetting & Threading Services, LP.

 

"The Red Rocks concert was probably the best NASPD event I've ever been to. This was one of the most important meetings in NASPD recent history because the state of the industry. Being with colleagues and peers to brainstorm and collaborate was extremely valuable," said Narayan Bhargava, SDB Steel & Pipe.

 

"The line up of speakers was great. I got a lot of good information from the presentations. The concert at Red Rocks was spectacular. It was the best NASPD activity ever," said Randy Hurst, Challenger Pipe & Steel, LLC.

 

"Great conference, good turnout; need to attend to get the info..business is tough, now is when the value really shows. Michael Cowden was great," said Darren Sparks, International Pipe & Supply, LLC.

 

"Dave Davlin was a phenomenal speaker. When he started speaking all eyes were on him not their phones," said Margarita Saavedra, Wood.

 

"I want to thank the NASPD for all of the work put into the summer conference. It was a great experience and I appreciate how much effort goes on behind the scenes to put these events together," said Mary Ward, Lincoln Manufacturing.

 

Presentations

 

Kahn Steel Co., Inc. Golf Winners

First Place: 143 - 1 Under Par

  • Ted Kahn
  • Fred Kahn
  • Balor Moore
  • Dilip Bhargava

Second Place: 145 - 1 Over Par

  • Jerry Brookshire
  • Katie Ohara
  • Narayan Bhargava
  • Randy Hurst

 

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