2025 Annual Meeting

WELCOME!

Connect with industry colleagues and gain the insights you need to grow your business.

The AWPA heads back to the desert! The 2025 AWPA Annual Meeting will be held February 24-26, at the Westin La Paloma in Tucson, AZ. 

The Annual Meeting brings together experts on the political environment and the economy, the latest information on trade issues affecting the industry, provides current perspective on the rod market, and gives you the opportunity to discuss current issues with colleagues and customers.

Attracting 150+ attendees and companions, this three-day program is designed to bring together experts and professionals to discuss the business challenges facing the industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers, enabling them to choose and implement effective strategies for success in an increasingly competitive business environment. The program includes committee meetings, business meetings, and ample time for connecting with industry friends, customers, and their companions in a casual and enjoyable setting.

Schedule 

All times Arizona time (PDF schedule of events)

Sunday, February 23
9:00am–5:00pm   Strategic Planning Meeting
Board members only
     
Monday, February 24
8:30am–10:00am   Government Relations Advisory Committee Meeting
Committee members only
10:30am–1:30pm   Board of Directors Meeting & Lunch
Board members only
12:00pm–5:00pm   Registration
2:00pm–3:30pm   Stainless Committee Meeting
Open to all attendees
3:30pm–5:00pm   Membership Committee Meeting
Open to all attendees
5:30pm–7:00pm   Opening Reception
Sponsored by the Suppliers
    Dinner on your own
     
Tuesday, February 25
7:30am–9:00am   Continental Breakfast
8:00am–11:00am   General Session
9:00am–11:00am   Companion Brunch Meet & Greet
Open to registered companions
12:30pm–5:00pm   Golf Tournament
Optional, additional fee, includes lunch
1:00pm–4:00pm   Scenic Jeep Tour
Optional, additional fee
1:30pm–4:00pm   Pickleball Tournament
Optional, additional fee
5:30pm–7:00pm   Cacti & Cocktails
    Dinner on your own
     
Wednesday, February 26
8:00am–9:30am   Continental Breakfast
8:30am–9:30am   Active Member Business Meeting
8:30am–9:30am   Associate Member Business Meeting
9:00am–11:00am   Companion Activity
Open to registered companions
9:30am–12:00pm   General Session & Concluding Remarks

Discover Tucson!

This culturally exciting Southwest city is one of the oldest continually inhabited areas in North America, and the oldest city in Arizona. It's here that the Native American, Spanish Colonial, and Mexican cultures have blended with Anglo influence throughout the past 4,000 years. Known worldwide for it's food, Tucson was the first U.S. city to be designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy

With a plethora of things to do, you'll never be bored in Tucson! 

The following list shows all reviewed and paid attendees as of 12/14/2024.


Attendee Name Title  Company
Mr. Brad Andrews Senior Market Manager Wire Drawing Condat Corporation
Mr. Scott Bernstein President Beta Steel Group
Mr. Guilherme Brum General Manager Traxit North America, LLC
Mr. Jon Cornelius President Sumiden Wire Products Corporation
Benjamin C Curtis Market Manager Wire
Mr. Thilo Dappers President Saarstahl USA
Mr. Marco Dell'Oro Sales Manager Mario Frigerio S.p.A.
Mr. Deron Dunbar Director of Sales & Marketing Ivaco Rolling Mills Ltd.
Mr. Matthew Duncan Vice President Granite Falls Furnace
Mr. Sebastian Frey VP Long Products Tata International
Mr. Shawn Gill President and CEO Stemcor USA Inc.
Mr. Jeff Hadlock President of Rod, Wire & Springs Leggett & Platt, Inc.
Mr. William Heileg Purchasing G3 Steel Group, LLC
Mr Mitchell Herzog Director of Sales Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc.
Mr. David Hudson Director - Wire Rod Sales ArcelorMittal Long Products
Michael Jatta Area Sales Manager Morgan-Koch Corporation
Mr. Jochen Koch President Morgan-Koch Corporation
Mr. Milton M. Magnus III CEO M&B Metal Products Company
Mr. Nickolus R. Pigott Vice President- Stainless & Nickel Alloys Tri Star Metals LLC
Mr. Blake Ryan Director ATS Logistics
Jason Sandy Manager ATS Logistics
Mr. Richard D. Sarver President Paramount Die
Mr. Nick Schultz Commercial Director - Engineered Bar Nucor
Mr. H. O. Woltz III President and CEO Insteel Industries Inc.
Mr. James R. York Senior VP Insteel Industries Inc.