Safety Professionals Masterclass Brochure

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February 24-25, 2026

Iowa Events Center | 730 3rd St. Des Moines, IA

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SAFETY PROFESSIONALS MASTERCLASS

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SAFETY PROFESSIONALS MASTERCLASS

February 24 - 25, 2026

The role of the construction safety professional is changing, fast. Today’s leaders are expected to do more than enforce compliance - they’re being called to influence culture, build trust, and secure support from both the front office and the frontline. The ability to lead with clarity, communicate with influence, and coach others through change is no longer optional - it’s essential.

This Masterclass of 4 specific sessions is built for Safety Managers and Safety Directors who want to elevate their impact and become true catalysts for cultural transformation.

From Compliance to Catalyst | Jason Kunz The role of the construction safety professional is changing, fast. Today’s leaders are expected to do more than enforce compliance - they’re being called to influence culture, build trust, and secure support from both the front office and the frontline.

The ability to lead with clarity, communicate with influence, and coach others through change is no longer optional - it’s essential.

AI in Construction Safety | Zach Giglio Safety is not just a priority. It is a core part of every construction operation. This masterclass shows how AI can enhance your safety program without adding complexity. The session introduces practical, off-the-shelf AI tools that help streamline incident reporting, analyze trends, improve briefings, and support proactive safety planning. You will learn how to use AI to create proactive strategies to mitigate hazards on the jobsite and develop tailored trainings and improve documentation quality that emphasizes the moral obligation of workers making it home.

Building Tomorrow: The Future of Construction Safety | Jason Kunz This hands-on workshop is built for those ready to challenge outdated assumptions, rethink traditional metrics, and lead their teams into the future. Participants will explore how Human and Organizational Performance (H&OP) principles and Serious Incident & Fatality (SIF) prevention strategies can reshape jobsite culture, moving from reactive compliance to proactive engagement and learning.

Talking the Talk: How to Navigate (and Champion) the Mental Wellness Conversation at Work | Johnny Crowder For many, admitting to a mental or emotional struggle can feel weak — something that could cost them respect, opportunity, and even community. But silence is a silent killer: it doesn’t erase the struggles but buries them. In this session, attendees will confront this stigma head-on. With humor, honesty, and practical tools, Johnny equips participants to replace silence with meaningful conversations that strengthen — not weaken — safety culture.

SAFETY PROFESSIONAL MASTERCLASS TWO DAY SCHEDULE

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 7:30 – 8:45 AM

The Build Iowa Breakfast

9:00 – 11:30 AM

From Compliance to Catalyst

11:45 am – 1:45 PM

The Industry Excellence Celebration Luncheon

2:00 – 4:00 PM

AI in Construction Safety

4:00 – 6:30 PM

Construction Industry Reception

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 7:30 – 8:45 AM

The Built to Perform Breakfast

9:00 – 11:30 AM

Building Tomorrow: The Future of Construction Safety

12:00 - 1:15 PM

The Power Up with Purpose Luncheon

1:30 – 3:30 PM

Talking the Talk: How to Navigate (and Champion) the Mental Wellness Conversation at Work $950 / Person (includes 2 day course, 2 breakfast events, and 2 lunch events)

PRESENTERS

Jason Kunz

Founder & CEO, The Kunz Company Minneapolis, MN

With over a decade of experience with the 3M company in a variety of technical, sales, and leadership roles, and keynotes/workshops delivered for more than 20,000 people across 36 countries, Jason Kunz demonstrates his passion for the safety and health profession across multiple platforms. A forward-thinker, with the objective to elevate the safety, health and wellbeing of all workers, Jason uses his voice to amplify the profession and the professional. His life journey, blessings, and struggles have inspired a commitment to building professional communities that ensure an empowerment of their people. Jason is a husband, co-founder of Best Christmas Ever, speaker, coach, and community advocate. He’s a CIH and CSP, but mostly grateful to have a J-O-B and work with some of the most passionate people on the planet. Married since 2019, Jason and his wife Malia recently welcomed their first child and call Minneapolis-Saint Paul home.

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Johnny Crowder

Zach Giglio

Founder & CEO, Cope Notes Tampa, FL

The founder and CEO of the globally-utilized, positive psychology startup Cope Notes, Johnny Crowder gives audiences practical self-care tools and mental health strategies that people can start using now to improve their emotional health and wellbeing. With infectious positivity, humor, and authenticity, this trauma survivor and Certified Recovery Peer Specialist shows audiences why talking about mental health topics is key to coping, and why the most resilient organizational cultures proudly prioritize and support mental health for all.

Founder & CEO, GCM Charleston, SC

Zach Giglio is CEO of GCM, an award-winning agency that shows organizations how to leverage cutting-edge AI technology to become more efficient and profitable. He is certified by the Wharton School of Business in AI strategy for business, is a faculty member on AI at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management, an upcoming TEDx speaker and was recently honored as one of Charleston’s Forty under 40. A frequent speaker at conferences, he provides insights into the practical applications of AI in small- and medium-sized businesses and organizations and runs in-depth ‘AI in Business’ workshops. Beyond work, Zach is involved in his community and is a passionate traveler, wine enthusiast, and storyteller.

He lives in Charleston, S.C., balancing an active professional life with his love for family and culture.

The Master Builder Designation program will offer credits for completion of this course. For more information on becoming a ‘Master Builder’, please visit MBI’s website at www.MBI.Build/mbd.

SAFETY 4 Credits

LEADERSHIP 2.5 Credits

PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2 Credits

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February 24 | 9:00 - 11:30 AM | 2:00 - 4:00 PM

SAFETY PROFESSIONALS SESSION

February 25 | 9:00 - 11:30 AM | 1:30 - 3:30 PM

SAFETY PROFESSIONALS SESSION

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Events Included:

February 24 | 7:30 - 8:45 AM

THE BUILD IOWA BREAKFAST

February 24 | 11:45 - 1:45 PM

THE INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE CELEBRATION LUNCHEON February 24 | 4:00 - 6:30 PM

February 25 | 7:30 - 8:45 AM

THE BUILT TO PERFORM BREAKFAST February 25 | 12:00 - 1:15 PM

THE POWER UP WITH PURPOSE LUNCHEON

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY RECEPTION

$950 / Person

Fee includes: 2 day course, 2 breakfast events, and 2 lunch events

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Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellations must be submitted to MBI via email to NFry@MBI.Build.

Cancellation requests submitted at least 7 days prior to the start of this program will be refunded 100%. No refund for cancellations less than 7 days prior to the start of this program. No refund for no-shows.

Please send registration and payment to: Master Builders of Iowa - Attn: Nichole Fry 4100 Westown Pkwy | West Des Moines, IA 50266 Email: NFry@MBI.Build

Register online at www.MBI.Build/Events