Topic: Kitchens
Speaker: Todd Sherner - Grand Restaurant Equipment and Design
Todd Sherner Certified Foodservice Professional (CFSP) is a 1993 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Stout in Hotel and Restaurant management where he also completed coursework for a Masters in Training and Development. Todd has worked in the operations end of the restaurant business for over 14 years. He has been doing foodservice contract design sales for the past 13 years and is currently with Grand Restaurant Equipment and Design.
Todd also taught foodservice facility design at the Art Institute of Minneapolis.Todd has designed and remodeled numerous commercial foodservice kitchens from schools, restaurants and churches.The presentation will cover new advancements in kitchen equipment, sanitation and energy savings, the design and remodel processand relevant code issues affecting today’s commercial foodservice kitchens.
Topic: Fall and Winter Facilities Preparation
Speaker: Woody Franklin – Wooddale Church
Woody is a Minnesota native with 30 years of military service in the U.S. Marine Corps, and 14 combined years as a Facilities Manager for Public School Districts in California and Eden Prairie Minnesota. Since 2002 he has beenthe Facilities Manager of Wooddale Church in Eden Prairie, MN.
Woody resides with his wife Kathy in Eden Prairie, and has 4 children and 11 grandchildren.
The presentation will cover: Winter preparation of equipment (fuel considerations, equipment inspections, and assembly), grounds preparation (irrigation and gardening, vegetation, walkways, and tree limbs), facilities (entrances/windows, hose bibs, roofs and gutters), building HVAC, chemicals, hand tools and winter instructions.
Topic: Project Management
Speaker: Nicole Thompson – Station 19 Architects
Nicole Thompson has a B.S. in Interior Design from the University of Wisconsin and an M.A. in architecture from the University of Maryland. She is a registered Architect, a Certified Interior Designer and has been a partner at Station 19 Architects for the past 11 years.
She has completed numerous commercial and church projects in the area including: Trinity Lutheran Church – Lakeville, MN, Trinity Episcopal – Excelsior, MN, Trinity EFC – Lakeville, MN, Hosanna! – Lakeville, MN, Berean Baptist – Burnsville, MN, and Shepherd of the Valley – Afton, MN.
Station 19 “Church Planners” will share: Strategic Church Planning and Design Process – Start the Process with a “WOW”,Trends for 21st Century Churches and Design Keys to Successful Ministry.
Topic: Security
Speaker: Bruce Blatchley – Constance Free Church
Mr. Blatchley has a B.A. in Ministries with a minor in Christian Education from Northwestern College. He has worked as a Dispatcher with Berger Transfer, Mpls, a youth pastor, Assistant Pastor in Colorado & Minnesota and is now the Operations Manager at Constance Free Church.
Being the first Operations Manager at Constance Mr. Blatchley’s job description included the requirement to “establish and maintain a working safety and security program.” He attended the National Organization of Church Security & Safety Management training at Prestonwood Baptist Church in 2006 and came back with an eye to recruit and execute what he had learned. He andhis Security Director, Todd Schroeder, established the Minnesota Association of Church Safety and Security Directors (MACSSD).
The presentation will cover the necessity of a security plan/team in a Church and that God will provide the needed personnel once you decide to implement such a ministry. An Emergency Response Team is a Ministry and is a great place for people with these gift’s and experience to serve.He will also discuss the basic requirement for equipment, office space and scheduling of recruits to get started.
Topic: Utility Rebates
Speaker: Kristin Funk – Center For Energy and Environment (CEE)
Ms. Funk joined CEE in 1996 and has worked extensively with public policy and technical programs. Currently, Ms. Funk manages lighting rebate programs for two utilities in Minnesota. The largest of these is the One-Stop Efficiency Shop lighting retrofit program, which is sponsored by Xcel Energy. The program provides lighting audits and rebates to small and medium-sized commercial customers in Xcel Energy service territory. Ms. Funk oversees the day-to-day activities of this program serving as a point of contact for vendors, auditors and utility staff to ensure the program meets its annual savings goals.
Ms. Funk holds a B.A. in International Studies from St. Norbert College in DePere, WI and a Masters of International Affairs and Environmental Policy from Columbia University.
This seminar will provide an overview of the One-Stop Efficiency Shop and how qualified businesses can take advantage of available rebates to reduce the cost of installing energy-efficient lighting.
Topic: Facility Rentals
Speakers: Kevin Melott – Grace Church & Dan Kretsinger – Grace Church
Kevin Melott- Director of Hospitality- Grace Church Eden Prairie, MN
Kevin began his 20+ year restaurant career in the Navy as an Environmental Health Trainer/Instructor. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, Kevin worked for, owned and operated many nationally recognized franchised concepts. He is currently in charge of food service, room rentals, special events and conferences at Grace.
Customer service and operations have always been Kevin’s primary focus and he believes that you can have a great product and by developing the right staff and environment that you are destined to succeed. Kevin is focused on creating a “genuine” customer service experience at Grace Church by ensuring strong personal relationships are being developed in the church and the surrounding communities.
Dan Kretsinger- Director of Facilities- Grace Church Eden Prairie, MN
Dan has more than 20 years of management experience. He is currently responsible for the daily operations of Grace Church which include Public Safety, building and grounds maintenance, facility infrastructure and equipment, as well as the reservations and set-ups of more than 55 meeting rooms. He and his staff handle more than 8,000 Service-U requests per year. He has a passion for sharing the word of Christ and loves to spend time with his wife Lisa and his three boys.
Topic: Insurance- “Safety Inspections-Second Set of Eyes”
Speakers: Dave Waller – Catholic Mutual (taken from bio above)
Dave has experience in construction estimating, medical sales, serving as the National Director of Sales & Marketing for a wildlife/nature artist, owning aconsultative training business, and over the last 11 years working for Catholic Mutual and the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis as a Claims/Risk Manager.
As a result of these experiences, the areas of customer service and education have become a special interest for Dave. He has spoken regionally within the Archdiocese, at the International Catholic Stewardship Conference and has worked with churches on the ground level to assist them in developing plans and goals. He feels that proactive policies and procedures for risk management need to be a foundational part of every church’s operations.
This presentation will equip participants with the information necessary to help make their facility safer. Included will be a plan for safety inspection recommendations for improvements and actual photos of both good and bad examples observed in facilities like yours.
Topic: Human Resources
Speaker: Renee Kirchner, Director of Administration, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Session 1: Job Descriptions
Session 2: Interviewing Do’s and Don’ts
Session 3: Performance Management and Documentation
Renee Kirchner has over 25 years of experience in office support and management. Previous work includes administrative support for privately held corporations including a CPA firm. She has spent the last 11 years in a church environment serving 8 years as the administrator for her home church, Grace Lutheran in Apple Valley prior to beginning employment at Bethlehem in the fall of 2010. As a church administrator, Renee is involved in all aspects of human resources: developing job descriptions, interviewing, hiring, new employee orientations, supervision, performance management, salary budgeting and benefit coordination.
Job descriptions:A job description is one of the most important documents for employees. By learning what should be included, participants can attract the right candidate for the job and provide expectations that can be used to measure performance. Participants will walk away with samples of job descriptions and resources for developing their own.
Interviewing do’s and don’ts:These Do’s and Don’ts provide a reference point for employers seeking to make the most of the interview process. Participants will learn how to identify quality candidates and potential problem employees. Learn what to ask – and what you legally can’t ask.
Performance management: Once you’ve hired the right candidate, it’s critical that you have a tool to measure performance, ensure goals are being met and provide feedback. Learning what constitutes a good performance management system and learning how to document it will improve the performance of your employees, team and organization.
Topic: Spiritual Encouragement/Ministry Development
Speaker: Jeff Kornoelje – Grace Church
Jeff is the Pastor of Administration for Grace Church since 2004 following a shift from the corporate world of being the branch manager of Merrill Lynch and Prudential Securities. From an educational perspective, Jeff has a Finance and Business Management degree and a minor in Theological Studies from The Master's College in Santa Clarita, CA.
As Pastor of Administration, the oversight includes finances, accounting, banking, bookstore, facilities, communications, food services, information technology, and human resources. Jeff is proud to be married to his best friend, Holly for the last 17 years. Jeff enjoys in his free time to camp, read, and to play/interact with his four children.
Topic: Floor Care
Speaker: Shaun Hopf – Mannington Commercial Flooring
Sessions:
1.) Purchasing Carpet
2.) Hard Floor Care
3.) “Hands On” Demonstration
Shaun Hopf is a District Manager with Mannington Commercial Flooring. Mannington is a family owned business that has been producing flooring for 96 years. They focus on both carpet and hard surface flooring in the commercial environment and hard surface flooring residentially. Prior to working at Mannington Mr. Hopf was at a commercial flooring contractor that sold flooring, installation, and maintenance services.
The floor care presentations are designed to teach participants about the importance of proper flooring selection and proper care once the product has been installed. Participants will gain an understanding of things to consider when selecting flooring for their facilities such as: How will this space be used? What products are appropriate within the maintenance restrictions many facility managers face? What are the time constraints for cleaning?
Topic: Conflict/Stress Management
Speaker: Jeff Pelltier – Becoming Great Enterprises, LLC
Jeff has been the Chief Effectiveness Officer of Becoming Great Enterprises, LLC since its inception in 2004. A true innovator in helping people and organizations fulfill their potential, Jeff has over 35 years of Human Resource and Bottom Line Management experience.
He was with General Mills Restaurants, Inc. for fifteen years working seven years in operations and eight years in management development. He was the international director of human resources for Sbarro, Inc. of Commack, New York, where he developed an international management training center. He was Director, Operations and Human Resources for Pannekoeken Family Restaurants, Inc. of Edina Minnesota, where he assisted in the company’s IPO, and created a training system that increased incremental sales by seven per cent.
Jeff implemented a corporate transformation process that took Bethany Press International, a 14 million dollar book manufacturer, from losing money to making a profit in 18 months.
Jeff’s radio show “God’s Work in Progress” is designed to bring the ethics and morality of Christianity to the workplace - a vital component that is critical to creating anything that will last and have enduring impact. He also leads a recurring career course called “God’s Work in Progress” which helps individuals to find and live their life’s purpose and apply that knowledge to their career formation.
Jeff has his Masters from Bethel University and Seminary, in St Paul, MN