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Maintenance Fair 2026 Attendees

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (PDT)
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The Maintenance Fair is an annual event dedicated to empowering maintenance and facilities professionals with the tools, knowledge, and connections needed to succeed. 

Join us for this year’s Maintenance Fair, centered around the theme Shoring Up Your Foundation: Refresh, Reset, Rebuild. This event is designed to strengthen the foundation of your work by providing opportunities to refresh your knowledge, reset your approach, and rebuild with new tools, skills, and connections.

Throughout the fair, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with industry vendors, explore innovative products and solutions, and gain practical insights you can apply in your day-to-day responsibilities. Whether you’re looking to improve efficiency, learn new techniques, or discover valuable resources, this event offers meaningful ways to support your continued growth.

Maintenance professionals are essential to creating safe, reliable, and well-maintained communities. This fair is an investment in you—helping you reinforce your foundation, expand your expertise, and return to your role with renewed confidence, fresh ideas, and practical solutions to support your team, your residents, and your properties.

Registration Options

Credits Price
Matchbox Derby Car Race
Registration Ends 4/7/26 at 12:00 AM PDT
$20.00
Early-Bird Member Attendee
Registration Ended 3/31/26 at 11:59 PM PDT
$165.00
Member Attendee
$175.00
Early-Bird Non-Member Attendee
Registration Ended 3/31/26 at 11:59 PM PDT
$245.00
Non-Member Attendee
$255.00
Maintenance Fair General Session Contestant
Compete against other industry maintenance technicians and show off your maintenance knowledge and for a chance at a cash prize!
NOTE: MUST BE REGISTERED AS AN ATTENDEE FOR THE FAIR IN ADDITION TO REGISTERING TO COMPETE.
FREE
Volunteer (Requires Application & Approval)
FREE

Agenda

April 15
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Attendee Registration Open
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Exhibitor Floor Open
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM Car Derby Registration Open
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Class Session 1
9:50 AM - 10:10 AM Networking Break
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM Class Session 2
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM Networking Break
11:20 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch & Knowledge Knockout Car Race sponsored by HD Supply
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM Class Session 3
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Networking & Afternoon Snack Break
2:20 PM - 3:30 PM Hands On Training & Car Race Derby Car Race sponsored by HD Supply
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Raffle Prize Giveaway

If you'd like to see additional details about the classes, please visit our event platform.

Session 1 - 9:00-9:50AM

  • Floorcovering and How to Handle the Process w/ Corey Godfrey, The Sherwin-Williams Company & Luis Vasquez, Guardian Real Estate Services
  • Trauma and Biohazard- Graphic Subject and Imagery w/ Chris West, Paul Davis Restoration
  • Rebuilding Collaboration: Maintenance + Operations Alignment w/ Tysen Bodewig, Kennedy Restoration; Kelly Paine & Kevin Webb, Guardian Real Estate Services
  • Resetting Inefficient Buildings - Complying with Oregon’s new Building Performance Standard  w/ Luke Jarmer, RDH Building Science
  • Fair Housing for Maintenance W/ Leah Sykes, Andor Law
  • The High-ROI Electrical Refresh: Lighting, Trips, and Turns w/ Erin Huffard, Ross Neuman & Brandon Taylor, Squires Electric
  • Building Science 101 w/ Chloe Hoepfinger, RDH Building Science & Casey McDonald
  • Pre Move-Out Inspections & Advance Vendor Scheduling: Why Would I Ever Wanna Do That?? w/ Veronica Rasey, AFB Floors & Nick Hecox, The Al Angelo Company
  • Water Loss Emergency Procedures w/ Chris Duncan, James Eubanks & River Martin, Greystar Residential

Session 2 - 10:10-11:00AM

  • Fundamentals of the Turn w/ Ed Winkler, Fresh Aire Fragrancing
  • Shop Organization and Management w/ Taz Nelson & Stephan St Denis, Avenue 5 Residential
  • Beyond Mow & Blow - Building a Landscape & Irrigation Program That Protects Your Asset w/ Scott Friedman, GT Landscape Solutions
  • Plumbing for Maintenance Teams w/ Gavin Shearer, Greystar Residential & Brandon Stalwick, Leak Locaters
  • Usual Suspects: Rats and Roaches w/ Scott Sneer, Pest Lock; Ryan Ridgeway, CRMG; Jeff Patton; Jon Paulson; Sheri Hill
  • The Power of Paint - Boosting Property Value and Tenant Satisfaction w/ Erica Lilja, The Sherwin-Williams Company & Matt Brubaker, Cobalt Painting, LLC
  • Drugs Are Here-Now What? A Practical Guide for Property Teams w/ Clint Arp, FINNMARK Property Services; Guardian Maintenance Team
  • When Is It a Maintenance Issue vs. an Insurance Claim w/ Nick Reindl, J.R. Johnson & Insurance Adjuster

Session 3 - 1:10-2:00PM

  • Leading from the Middle | How Trust and Teamwork Create Future Leaders w/ Caitlin Vesper, Bluestone Real Estate
  • Curb Appeal, Work Orders, Professionalism & Customer Service w/ Kevin Webb & Tyler Hazel, Guardian Real Estate Services
  • The Do's and Don'ts of pest control w/ Cathy Morris, NW Pest Control
  • Ahead of the Curve - Planning for Climate Impacts w/ Renee Curtis, MultCo of Human County Services; John Wasiutynski; Dan Trifone
  • The Pest Control You Have not Heard Much About w/ Scott Sneer, Pest Lock
  • What is CAMT? w/ John Osgood, Stratum
  • Asbestos regulations impact buildings of all ages! w/ Alex Watts, Greystar Residential; Washington Asbestos Testing
  • Learn how to have x-ray vision: seeing what others can’t see that your property is trying to tell you w/ Zach Howell, BEAR Consulting Services
  • Risks & Hazards of Working in a Fire or Water disaster situation w/ Sebastian Bartel & Dimitrios Papadimitriou, 1-800-Packouts of Portland

Hands-On Training - 2:20-3:30pm

  • Plumbing (PTACS, sinks, faucets, toilets, tooling, drain cleaning) w/ Ferguson/DuraStar & MEP Pros, Inc.
  • Appliances w/ LG
  • Electric w/ Squires & Wired Together
  • Building Envelope w/ FINNMARK Property Services & Interstate Roofing
  • Flooring/Interior w/ ProFloors & PG Long Floorcovering
  • Water Heaters w/ Hollabaugh
  • Drywall w/ Homax

Interested in being an instructor at the 2026 Maintenance Fair? Please apply here.

Interested in volunteering your time at Maintenance Fair? Apply here.

Knowledge Knockout: The Ultimate Maintenance Challenge

Step into the ring at Knowledge Knockout, a brand-new general session at the Maintenance Fair, where the sharpest minds in maintenance go head-to-head in a fast-paced battle of skill and knowledge!

Attendees will compete in a thrilling, bracket-style contest, answering maintenance-related questions to prove they have what it takes. Each round features two contestants, five questions, and one goal—be the first to answer three correctly and advance to the next round!

The champion will walk away with more than just bragging rights. The ultimate winner will receive:
A Cash Prize
A Customized Championship Belt Buckle

Think you’ve got what it takes? Step up, test your knowledge, and claim your spot as the Knowledge Knockout Champion!