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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH
2:00 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Set-up
2:00 p.m.
Board of Directors Meeting
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Set-up
THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH
8:00 a.m.
Registration Opens
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast with the Exhibitors
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Session #1: Communities Delivering Value to Residents and the Bottom Line
Panel & Discussion
James Cook, National Director of Brokerage, Yale Realty & Capital Advisors
Mike Nissley, Vice Chair - Manufactured Housing and RV Group, Colliers
Matt Gentile, Director of Underwriting, Monroe & Giordano
Eric Zimmerman, COO, Murex Properties (Moderator)
A thriving, attractive community benefits both residents and owners — boosting satisfaction, income, and long-term value. This session dives into the essentials of modern community ownership and development, offering actionable strategies to enhance your property’s performance and appeal. Join industry experts as they explore:
Leave this session with fresh insights and practical tools to strengthen your community and your bottom line.
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Session #2: Rise of the Machines: AI is Here… Now What?
Presenter: Kevin McNulty, NetWeave Solutions
Artificial Intelligence is exploding in the tech world, and it’s being added to tools for everything from business intelligence to marketing to customer service in every industry. While AI can’t yet replace professionals, professionals who use AI will replace those who don’t. Be sure you’re not left behind during this tectonic shift in the business world as this session covers the following:
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Awards Luncheon + Federal Legislative Update
Presenter: Lesli Gooch, Ph.D, MHI
Our luncheon speaker, Dr. Lesli Gooch, CEO of the Manufactured Housing Institute, will share her insights on the latest from inside the DC Beltway. Lesli will cover the activities of the House, Senate and administration as well as HUD and other agencies as she breaks down what’s ahead in manufactured housing and how may impact your business.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Session #3: Boom or Bust? An Economist’s Take on Florida’s Future and its Impact on Housing Markets
Presenter: Sean Snaith, Ph.D., University of Central Florida
Get ready to hear from one of the nation's most recognized voices in economic forecasting! Dr. Sean Snaith, Director of the University of Central Florida's Institute for Economic Forecasting will deliver an economic outlook tailored specifically to the factory-built housing industry. A multiple award-winner for forecasting accuracy, Dr. Snaith brings unmatched credibility to complex economic topics. His insights have been featured in major outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CNBC, and Fox Business Network — making him one of the most sought-after economic voices in the country.
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Afternoon Coffee Break with Exhibitors
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Session #4: Mock Eviction Trial Based on a Violation of the Community's Rules and Regulations
Facilitated by: Brian Chase, Atlas Law
In this mock eviction trial, participants will navigate a case stemming from a resident's violation of a community's rules and regulations - from the issuance of the notice letter through to the final judgment. We will examine common rules violations community owners encounter, including pet policy infractions, improper vehicle storage, home maintenance standards, unauthorized modifications, and nuisance or conduct-related complaints, as well as common defenses raised by residents and strategies for countering them. This session offers a practical and wide-ranging discussion for both new and experienced community managers.
5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Welcome Reception in Tradeshow
8:00 a.m.
Registration Opens
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast with the Exhibitors
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Session #1: Communities Delivering Value to Residents and the Bottom Line
Panel & Discussion
James Cook, National Director of Brokerage, Yale Realty & Capital Advisors
Mike Nissley, Vice Chair - Manufactured Housing and RV Group, Colliers
Matt Gentile, Director of Underwriting, Monroe & Giordano
Eric Zimmerman, COO, Murex Properties (Moderator)
A thriving, attractive community benefits both residents and owners — boosting satisfaction, income, and long-term value. This session dives into the essentials of modern community ownership and development, offering actionable strategies to enhance your property’s performance and appeal. Join industry experts as they explore:
- Proven ways to increase your community’s income, marketability, and overall value.
- The key factors acquisition teams and consolidators consider when evaluating a community.
- Financing options to fund improvements and acquisitions.
Leave this session with fresh insights and practical tools to strengthen your community and your bottom line.
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Session #2: Rise of the Machines: AI is Here… Now What?
Presenter: Kevin McNulty, NetWeave Solutions
Artificial Intelligence is exploding in the tech world, and it’s being added to tools for everything from business intelligence to marketing to customer service in every industry. While AI can’t yet replace professionals, professionals who use AI will replace those who don’t. Be sure you’re not left behind during this tectonic shift in the business world as this session covers the following:
- Get grounded in the topic by learning the basics of Artificial Intelligence: the different types of AI, how it works, and see some of its capabilities practically demonstrated.
- Learn how AI can be used to: create original music and video, design graphics, write marketing copy, provide unique guest experiences, customer service, and more.
- What are the practical limits of generative AI today? What potential pitfalls await organizations implementing AI. Stay on the leading edge without falling over it.
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Awards Luncheon + Federal Legislative Update
Presenter: Lesli Gooch, Ph.D, MHI
Our luncheon speaker, Dr. Lesli Gooch, CEO of the Manufactured Housing Institute, will share her insights on the latest from inside the DC Beltway. Lesli will cover the activities of the House, Senate and administration as well as HUD and other agencies as she breaks down what’s ahead in manufactured housing and how may impact your business.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Session #3: Boom or Bust? An Economist’s Take on Florida’s Future and its Impact on Housing Markets
Presenter: Sean Snaith, Ph.D., University of Central Florida
Get ready to hear from one of the nation's most recognized voices in economic forecasting! Dr. Sean Snaith, Director of the University of Central Florida's Institute for Economic Forecasting will deliver an economic outlook tailored specifically to the factory-built housing industry. A multiple award-winner for forecasting accuracy, Dr. Snaith brings unmatched credibility to complex economic topics. His insights have been featured in major outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CNBC, and Fox Business Network — making him one of the most sought-after economic voices in the country.
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Afternoon Coffee Break with Exhibitors
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Session #4: Mock Eviction Trial Based on a Violation of the Community's Rules and Regulations
Facilitated by: Brian Chase, Atlas Law
In this mock eviction trial, participants will navigate a case stemming from a resident's violation of a community's rules and regulations - from the issuance of the notice letter through to the final judgment. We will examine common rules violations community owners encounter, including pet policy infractions, improper vehicle storage, home maintenance standards, unauthorized modifications, and nuisance or conduct-related complaints, as well as common defenses raised by residents and strategies for countering them. This session offers a practical and wide-ranging discussion for both new and experienced community managers.
5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Welcome Reception in Tradeshow
FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH
7:30 a.m.
Registration Opens
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast with the Exhibitors
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Session #5: Industry Update - Pathways to Affordability: Leveraging Factory-Built Housing in Florida
Presenter: Chadwick Reed, Ivory Innovations
Florida faces a growing housing affordability crisis — and the answer may already be hiding in plain sight. In his white paper, Chad Reed makes a compelling case for manufactured housing as a scalable, cost-effective solution to Florida’s mounting housing shortage. Drawing on data and policy analysis, Reed explores how modern manufactured homes challenge outdated perceptions, deliver quality and energy-efficient living at attainable price points, and can be strategically deployed across Florida's diverse communities. His presentation will examine the regulatory landscape, financing opportunities, and public-private partnerships that could unlock the full potential of manufactured housing as a cornerstone of Florida's long-term housing strategy.
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Session #6: Ask the Attorneys Panel
Facilitated by: Zack Lee, Lutz, Bobo & Telfair, P.A.
Just when you think you’ve encountered every issue, new challenges emerge in the manufactured housing sector. This workshop invites you to engage in discussions with Florida’s top attorneys specializing in manufactured housing, all gathered in one room. This annual event at the Convention is one of FMHA’s most popular workshops.
7:30 a.m.
Registration Opens
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast with the Exhibitors
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Session #5: Industry Update - Pathways to Affordability: Leveraging Factory-Built Housing in Florida
Presenter: Chadwick Reed, Ivory Innovations
Florida faces a growing housing affordability crisis — and the answer may already be hiding in plain sight. In his white paper, Chad Reed makes a compelling case for manufactured housing as a scalable, cost-effective solution to Florida’s mounting housing shortage. Drawing on data and policy analysis, Reed explores how modern manufactured homes challenge outdated perceptions, deliver quality and energy-efficient living at attainable price points, and can be strategically deployed across Florida's diverse communities. His presentation will examine the regulatory landscape, financing opportunities, and public-private partnerships that could unlock the full potential of manufactured housing as a cornerstone of Florida's long-term housing strategy.
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Session #6: Ask the Attorneys Panel
Facilitated by: Zack Lee, Lutz, Bobo & Telfair, P.A.
Just when you think you’ve encountered every issue, new challenges emerge in the manufactured housing sector. This workshop invites you to engage in discussions with Florida’s top attorneys specializing in manufactured housing, all gathered in one room. This annual event at the Convention is one of FMHA’s most popular workshops.
