CONNECT
A Leadership and Networking Event Set Amongst the Rocky Mountains

Join us for CONNECT, a premier leadership conference designed exclusively for association members seeking to grow, lead, and inspire. Over three dynamic days in Westminster, Colorado, you will engage with influential thought leaders, participate in impactful networking sessions, and explore innovative strategies to elevate your leadership potential.
With a focus on leadership development and professional connection, CONNECT offers a curated experience that blends insightful keynote presentations, collaborative workshops, and meaningful peer-to-peer engagement. Whether you are a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, this is your opportunity to gain fresh perspectives, build lasting relationships, and return to your organization with renewed purpose.
Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and lead.
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Contractor-Full Registration
Registration Ends 9/15/25 at 1:00 AM EDT
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$900.00 |
Distributor-Full Registration
Registration Ends 9/15/25 at 1:00 AM EDT
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$900.00 |
Independent Rep-Full Registration
Registration Ends 9/15/25 at 1:00 AM EDT
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$900.00 |
Manufacturer-Full Registration
Registration Ends 9/15/25 at 1:00 AM EDT
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$900.00 |
Service Associate-Full Registration
Registration Ends 9/15/25 at 1:00 AM EDT
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$900.00 |
Non-Member Full Registration
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$1,500.00 |
Spouse/Guest-Full Registration
Registration Ends 9/15/25 at 1:00 AM EDT
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$500.00 |
Speaker-Full Registration
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FREE |
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Golf
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$150.00 |
Explore Red Rocks & Golden w/Lunch
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$195.00 |
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Meet the Vendors Tabletop Registration
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$1,500.00 |
Agenda
September 22 | |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Executive Committee Meeting |
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Board of Directors Meeting with Lunch |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Past Presidents Meeting |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Emerging Leaders Meeting |
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | WEB Meeting |
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Welcome Reception Networking Event |
September 23 | |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Networking Breakfast |
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM |
Nothing Sexy About Leadership: Building a Team and Culture that Wins!
Presented by Otis McGregor, LTC, Special Forces, US Army Retired. Otis has worked as Business Development Director and Chief Strategy Officer, managing multi-million dollar programs that spanned construction, training, and information technology. |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
GC Perspective: Planning Ahead in the Western Region with Mortensen Construction
Presented by Ruth Stabile, Chief Estimator and Lukasz Dubaj, Senior Development Manager at Mortenson Construction. |
11:30 AM - 6:00 PM | Golf and Off Site Activity |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Dine Around the Lake |
September 24 | |
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Light Breakfast with Meet the Vendors |
11:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Airport Shuttle Departs |
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Peer Groups |
September 25 | |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Peer Groups |
September 26 | |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Peer Groups |
Otis W. McGregor III, CPD, CPC
LTC, Special Forces, US Army, Retired
Otis is an entrepreneur, inventor, author, and retired Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel with 25 years of service in the U.S. Army. Otis is passionate about helping others succeed. He uses his experience to develop great leaders and amazing organizations by providing fractional Chief Operating Officers for businesses. Otis has worked as Business Development Director and Chief Strategy Officer, managing multi-million-dollar programs that spanned construction, training, and information technology. Otis founded Tribe + Purpose to share his purpose of creating a legacy of leaders with others. He is a podcast host, resides in Colorado with his wife, and has three grown children.
Ruth Stabile
Chief Estimator | Denver
A Detroit native with a civil engineering degree from Michigan State University, Ruth Stabile brings over 25 years of construction industry expertise to her role as Chief Estimator at Mortenson. Her career spans work with both subcontractors and major general contractors, including 11 years at Barton Malow and 9 years at JE Dunn. Since joining Mortenson in 2024, Ruth has focused on shaping projects from the ground up, standardizing estimating processes, and advancing self-perform capabilities. Outside of work, she is dedicated to fostering and rescuing dogs in the Denver community.
Lukasz Dubaj
Senior Business Development Manager | Mortenson Denver
A graduate of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Lukasz Dubaj has advanced from project engineer to senior business development manager since joining Mortenson in 2018. Leveraging his technical expertise and strategic insight, he drives infrastructure growth in the Denver market through market strategy, client partnerships, and project positioning. His experience spans major projects nationwide—including the RidgeGate Parkway Widening in Colorado—as well as large-scale infrastructure efforts like the McCook Reservoir in Illinois and the Deep Rock Tunnel Connector in Indiana.
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