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Welcome!
Connect with industry colleagues and gain the insights you need to grow your business.
The AWPA 2026 Annual Meeting will be held March 2-4, 2026, at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
The Annual Meeting brings together leading experts to share insights on the political and economic landscape, provide the latest updates on trade issues impacting the industry, and offer a current perspective on the rod market. It also creates valuable opportunities to connect with colleagues and customers to discuss the issues that matter most.
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.
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Schedule of Events
Schedule subject to change
Day 1 – Monday, March 2
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Government Relations Advisory Committee Meeting & Breakfast
(Committee members only)
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Registration Open
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Membership Committee Meeting
(Open to all attendees)
12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Registration Open
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Stainless Committee Meeting
(Open to all attendees)
2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Board of Directors Meeting
(Board members only)
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Companion Program: Welcome Drop In
(Open to registered companions)
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Opening Reception – Sponsored by the Supplier Members
Evening
Dinner on your own
Day 2 – Tuesday, March 3
7:30 am – 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
8:00 am – 11:00 am
General Session
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Companion Program: Mahjong and Mimosas
(Open to registered companions)
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Golf Tournament
(Optional, includes lunch, 12:00 pm shotgun)
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Pickleball for Everyone: Clinic + Casual Play
(Optional, includes snacks and drinks)
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Reception
Evening
Dinner on your own
Day 3 – Wednesday, March 4
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Continental Breakfast
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Active Member Business Meeting
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Associate Member Business Meeting
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Companion Program: Relaxing Poolside
(Open to registered companions, meet at Cabana)
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
General Session & Concluding Remarks
Hotel Accommodations
We have reserved a special room block at the PGA National Resort for the AWPA Annual Meeting 2026.
Reservation Deadline
Please make your reservations by Tuesday, January 27, 2026 to secure our group rate. After this date, rooms are subject to availability and will be booked at the best available rate of the day.
The following list shows all reviewed and paid attendees as of 12/05/2025.
| Attendee Name | Title | Company |
| Mr. Brad Andrews | Senior Market Manager Wire Drawing | Condat Corporation |
| Nick Avise | VP of Sales | Leggett & Platt, Inc. |
| Mr. Joe Barrett | President - Davis Wire Corporation & National Strand | Heico Wire Group |
| Mr. Scott Bernstein | President | Beta Steel Group |
| Mr. Mike Carroll | Vice President Supply Chain | Accent Wire |
| Mr. Jon Cornelius | President | Sumiden Wire Products Corporation |
| Mrs. Nancy Davies | Chief Operating Officer | Tree Island Steel |
| Mr. Jonathan DeWitt | General Market Manager | Condat Corporation |
| Mr. David Duncan Jr. | President/CEO | Granite Falls Furnace |
| Mr. Matthew Duncan | Vice President | Granite Falls Furnace |
| Mr. Mike Hadley | Medical & Wire Rod Market Manager | Valbruna Group |
| Mr. Jeff Hadlock | President RWS | Leggett & Platt, Inc. |
| Mr. Jochen Koch | President | Morgan-Koch Corporation |
| Gail Magnus | Spouse | M&B Metal Products Company |
| Mr. Milton M. Magnus III | CEO | M&B Metal Products Company |
| Nicholas Marinucci | Regional Sales Manager, Rod & Bar | Rocky Mountain Steel Mills |
| Mr. Jarrett Martin | President | MAR-MAC Industries, Inc. |
| Mr. John W. Martin III | CEO | MAR-MAC Industries, Inc. |
| Teryn Outen | MAR-MAC Industries, Inc. | |
| Mr. Patricio Pimentel | Global Steel Sourcing Director | Heico Wire Group |
| Mr. Richard D. Sarver | President | Paramount Die |
| Mr. Jan Sorige | President | Enkotec Company Inc. |
| Suzanne Sorige | Spouse | |
| Mr. Tim Troxtell | Sr. Technical Services Engineer, Rod & Bar Sales | Rocky Mountain Steel Mills |
| Anne J Walsh | Wife | |
| Mr. Ian Walsh | CEO | Wire-Bond |
| Mr. H. O. Woltz III | President and CEO | Insteel Industries Inc. |