2025 Summer Meeting

2025 Summer Meeting

The ReMA Summer Meeting provides all members with the opportunity to see in-person the work ReMA is doing to benefit the industry and its members. Members can hear the latest news and information from ReMA’s committees and leadership, participate in discussions and productive meetings, and enjoy networking opportunities.
ReMA is your association, and we want to hear from you! We hope to see you at the Summer Meeting.

Preliminary Schedule

All times are noted as Central Standard Time. All meetings are held in-person with no Zoom option.
(*denotes committee members only)

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration & Badge Pick Up

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ReMA Safety & Environmental Conference (ReSEC)
Chairs: Rose Sinclair & David Bestwick
Staff: Holly Brownell
Room: Great Room 1-2

12:00 – 5:00pm
New Board Member Training
Chair: Colin Kelly
Staff: Heather Lyons
Room: Great Room 3
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Registration & Badge Pick Up

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
ReMA Safety & Environmental Conference (ReSEC)
Chairs: Rose Sinclair & David Bestwick
Staff: Holly Brownell
Room: Great Room 1-2

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Audit Committee*
Chair: Sandy Brooks
Staff: Margie Erinle
Room: Sound Room

9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Leadership Committee*
Chair: Brian Henesey
Staff: Heather Lyons
Room: Great Room 3

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
GRSO Board Meeting*
Chair: George Hinkle
Staff: Shannon Fertitta
Room: Sound Room

11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Executive Committee*
Chair: Colin Kelly
Staff: Robin Wiener
Room: Sound Room

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
RERF Board*
Chair: Chris Gneiding
Staff: Rickey Dana
Room: Sound Room

3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Board of Directors
Chair: Colin Kelly
Staff: Robin Wiener
Room: Great Room 1-2

7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Executive Committee Dinner*

7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Council of Chapter Presidents’ Dinner (pre-registration required)
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Registration & Badge Pick Up

7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Room: Living Room Terrace

8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Safe Operations Committee
Co-Chairs: Tamara Deiro & Todd Jousma
Staff: Jerry Sjogren
Room: Grand Room 1-2

9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Council of Chapter Presidents
Co-Chairs: Eric Phillips & Alton
Staff: Lacey Capps
Room: Grand Room 1-2

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Membership Committee
Co-Chairs: Nancy Womack & Barry Wolf
Staff: Brianna Gianti
Room: Grand Room 1-2

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Room: Living Room Terrace

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Communications Committee
Co-Chairs: Andrew Cooley & Krista Ostuno
Staff: Eric Reller
Room: Grand Room 1-2

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Shredders Committee
Co-Chairs: Aaron Thomas & Jerry Andrews
Staff: David Wagger
Room: Grand Room 1-2

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Ferrous Division
Chair: John Bianculli
Staff: David Wagger
Room: Grand Room 1-2

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Paper Division
Chair: Kathy Delano
Staff: Bret Biggers
Room: Grand Room 1-2

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Resources Board Meeting*
Chair: Doug Kramer
Staff: Holly Browell
Room: Sound Room

5:45 – 7:00 p.m.
Networking Reception
Room: Living Room Terrace (indoor/outdoor space)
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration & Badge Pick Up

7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Room: Living Room Terrace

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Education & Training Committee
Co-Chairs: Adam Shine & Andy Wahl
Staff: Annette Brechbill
Room: Great Room 3

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
MRF Committee
Chair: Michael Hughes & Shannon Crawford Gay
Staff: Bret Biggers
Room: Great Room 1-2

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Tire & Rubber
Chair: Genti Bardhi
Staff: Justin Short
Room: Sound Room

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Convention Committee
Chair: Andy Cohen
Staff: Jason Glei
Room: Great Room 3

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Electronics Division
Chair: Amanda Tischer Buros
Staff: Adam Shaffer
Room: Great Room 1-2

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Plastic Division
Chair: Cherish Changala
Staff: Bret Biggers
Room: Great Room 3

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Non-Ferrous Division
Chair: David Bestwick
Staff: Adam Shaffer
Room: Great Room 1-2

12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Room: Living Room Terrace

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Investment Committee*
Staff: Margie Erinle
Room: Sound Room

1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Trade Committee
Chair: Josephita Harry
Staff: Adam Shaffer
Room: Grand Room 1-2

2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Government Relations Committees

Government Relations:
Chair: Alton Schaubhut
Staff: Kristen Hildreth
Room: Grand Room 1-2

4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Joint Finance Committee & Board of Directors
ReMA Chair: Colin Kelly
Finance Committee Co-Chairs: Andrew Lincoln & Crystal Palmer
Exec. Liaison: Sean Daoud
Staff: Robin Wiener & Margie Erinle
Room: Grand Room 1-2


Preliminary Schedule as of June 11, 2025, and subject to change

July 14, 2025 at 12 AM-July 17, 2025 at 1 PM

W Hotel Nashville

300 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203

Discover downtown Nashville at W Hotel Nashville, the kind of hotel you will never forget. Taking center stage in The Gulch neighborhood, connect with nearby attractions in Midtown, Broadway, SOBRO, Music Row, the Arts District, and more.
 
The hotel has much to offer including modern-luxe, pet-friendly rooms, myriad dining and drinking venues, Nashville’s largest hotel pool area, state-of-the-art Technogym, and a yoga lawn.
 
While in Nashville, you will be able to enjoy everything from live music to bespoke cocktails to a dip at the WET Deck, the largest hotel pool in the city. Soak in the skyline view over downtown Nashville at the rooftop bar or stop by the glowing-gold Living Room lounge for live local entertainment and curated whiskey tastings. See how we’re redefining revelry for the modern jet set at W Nashville.
 
A limited number of sleeping rooms have been reserved at the discounted rate of $304 single/double per night. There is an additional $25 group fee added per night to help offset the costs of this event. Hotel reservations must be made no later than June 16, 2025, to receive the discounted rate.
 
Once registered, you will receive a link to book your reservation within the confirmation email.

Contact Information

615-379-9000