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Who’s Your MVP? Leadership Lessons from the Coach who Inspired Ted Lasso
Donnie Campbell

If you are unsure if a TV show can have an impact on society, our keynote speaker Donnie Campbell is here to share his story of exactly how that can happen. Coach Donnie Campbell is a math teacher and a high school basketball coach from Kansas who was plucked out of obscurity when Jason Sudeikis, the American actor and star of the 5-time Emmy Award winning show, Ted Lasso, revealed on The Late Show that Campbell was in part the impetus for the lead character he plays with such wit and wisdom. It was back in the late 1990s when Jason played basketball at Shawnee Mission West and Donnie was his coach. Little did Campbell know that all of the pearls of wisdom he was dropping on Jason and the team would appear years later and make an indelible impression on millions around the world.

Coach Donnie Campbell’s colorful keynote provides valuable leadership lessons that can be seen not only on the basketball court, but more importantly applied in the workplace. At a time when embracing your uniqueness is a rare quality, he shows how to define your core values while forming your mission, values and plan. Donnie weaves together his personal stories of inspiration with tactical take-aways that are more than applicable and welcomed in today's challenging environment.

By the way, if you haven’t watched Ted Lasso already, consider doing so before the meeting. 

PFAS Panel – What You Need to Know
Jay West, American Chemistry Council
Bob Cregg, Covestro

Our industry is constantly facing important concerns. Years ago we were discussing CARC coatings. Today, one of the most important issues deals with PFAS. Like most issues facing any industry, much confusion can be created between industry and media reports. This discussion will help you understand where things stand today related to PFAS and how it affects everyone in industrial finishing.

Spot the Scam: A Guide to Email & Text Security
James Moore & Troy Newport, Goyer Management International

No one is immune to scammers today! This is a rampant part of daily life in 2025. From email and text scams to online and mail scams, many can be easily fooled into thinking something is legitimate when it’s not. How do you know the difference? CCAI & PCI staff members James Moore & Troy Newport will walk you through a variety of scams and ways you can hopefully avoid them. Vigilance is the key to avoid falling victim. Educate yourself and your staff members with this information.

Paint Robotic Revolution: 40 Years of Robotics and Automation
Barton Faylor, FANUC

Barton Faylor has 40 years of experience in the paint robot business. Technologies have come and gone. What has changed? What are the lessons learned? How will collaborative robots and other new technologies shape the future of the industry? Barton will answer all these questions while providing a clear understanding about how robots have and will continue to move the finishing industry forward.

Navigating the Economy – Pandemic Recovery & Beyond
Chris Kuehl, Armada Corporate Intelligence

If there was ever a time you didn’t want to miss Chris Kuehl speak at a meeting, this is it! Inconsistency is currently the word that Chris floats around because there are so many changes happening at a rapid pace. You can be sure, however, that Chris will give us an honest and reliable update on what’s been going on and what he sees for the rest of 2025 related to the economy! This is a “must attend” presentation.

Mentoring Matters
Dr. Audrey Murrell, University of Pittsburgh

One of the biggest challenges facing manufacturing today is a lack of skilled workers. This makes mentoring the next generation even more important than ever before. A leading authority on why mentoring is critical, Dr. Murrell will provide an overview and discussion on the power of effective mentoring relationships and how well-designed mentoring programs can support organizational efforts toward the impact of effective leadership development. While her background is in academics, the information she’ll share relates directly to industry. When Dr. Murrell spoke several years ago at CCAI’s Women in Finishing FORUM, 95% of the attendees rated her presentation as excellent, while the other 5% rated it as good.

Geopolitical Deep Dive
Chris Kuehl, Armada Corporate Intelligence

Today’s economy goes beyond our borders. Chris Kuehl returns to take a deep dive into what’s happening around the globe and how it is affecting things here at home. Be prepared for some very interesting revelations that will help you and your company understand where things are heading across the globe.

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