2025 Summit Recap:
Highlights, Attendees, & Impact

august 20-22, 2025
denver, colorado
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3
Days
336
AEC Professionals
38
Expert Speakers
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Speakers
These leading mass timber experts spoke at the 2025 Summit.
Andy Gunion
Andy Gunion
Managing Partner - Snowmass
Matt Mahoney
Matt Mahoney
Senior Vice President, Development
Hilary Cooper
Hilary Cooper
Director of Innovative Funding for Housing
Philip Fossen
Philip Fossen
Principal
Shari Steber
Shari Steber
President
Carin Steber
Carin Steber
CEO
Alex Stone
Alex Stone
Principal
Kyle Freres
Kyle Freres
Vice President of Operations
Jacob Schneck
Jacob Schneck
Associate Principal Architect
Tyler Woods
Tyler Woods
Senior Precon Manager
Talbot Holmes
Talbot Holmes
Superintendent
Tony Cingoranelli
Tony Cingoranelli
Vice President, Estimating
Jeremy Crandall
Jeremy Crandall
COO and Senior Project Manager
Joe Plunkett, PE
Joe Plunkett, PE
Project Engineer
Alex Zink
Alex Zink
Mass Timber Lab Co-Leader
Andy Barrett
Andy Barrett
Investor | Collaborative Entrepreneur
Mark Mercado
Mark Mercado
Project Manager
Kyle Conley
Kyle Conley
Project Architect
Peter Kelly, PE, SE
Peter Kelly, PE, SE
Associate & Engineering Project Manager
Chris Brick
Chris Brick
Development Manager
Katelyn Wager, PE
Katelyn Wager, PE
Associate Principal | Structural Engineer
Michael Shanks
Michael Shanks
Managing Director - Portfolio Management
Brandon Martinez
Brandon Martinez
Engineer
Daniel Proud
Daniel Proud
MEP Superintendent
Aaron Peterson
Aaron Peterson
Estimator
Justin Clark, LEED AP
Justin Clark, LEED AP
Project Director
Nathaniel Sperry, Assoc. DBIA
Nathaniel Sperry, Assoc. DBIA
Project Director
Charles Gale
Charles Gale
EstimDirector of Mass Timberator
Will Lepry
Will Lepry
Director
Madeline O’Donnell
Madeline O’Donnell
Senior ESG Analyst
Noel Johnson
Noel Johnson
Developer/Investor I Mass Timber Expert
CJ Myrick
CJ Myrick
Chief Construction Officer
Dean Dalvit, AIA, PE
Dean Dalvit, AIA, PE
Founder, Principal, Architect & Engineer
Justin Den Herder, PE
Justin Den Herder, PE
Vice President & Principal | Structural Engineer
Amy Harrington, PE, SE
Amy Harrington, PE, SE
Technical Associate
David Croteau, P.Eng., M.Sc.
David Croteau, P.Eng., M.Sc.
VP Engineering and Operations
Michaela Harms
Michaela Harms
VP of Mass Timber
Stephan Hall
Stephan Hall
Senior Associate
Ricardo Brites, PhD, Eng
Ricardo Brites, PhD, Eng
Director of Engineering & VDC
Erica Spiritos
Erica Spiritos
Director of MassTAc
Hardy Wentzel
Hardy Wentzel
CEO | Growth Focused Leader
Mathieu Lauriault, CEP
Mathieu Lauriault, CEP
Structural Designer and Project Manager
Caren Amicone
Caren Amicone
Project Executive
Kristina (Miele) Rogers, P.E.
Kristina (Miele) Rogers, P.E.
Senior Associate
Teo Quintana
Teo Quintana
Project Leader
Mike Love
Mike Love
Lead Superintendent
Brian Fowler
Brian Fowler
Senior Project Manager
Dean Lewis
Dean Lewis
Director of Mass Timber & Prefabrication
Russ Brotnov
Russ Brotnov
President & CEO
Kyle Hanson
Founder & CEO
Shiling Pei, Ph.D. P.E.
Shiling Pei, Ph.D. P.E.
Associate Professor
Head of Construction Innovation and Sustainability
Cheri Hanes
Head of Construction Innovation and Sustainability
Alexis Feitel, PE
Alexis Feitel, PE
Team Carbon Unit Director | Structural Engineer
Tye Farrow
Tye Farrow
Founding Principal | Author
Tyler Freres
Tyler Freres
Vice President of Sales
exhibitors
Here's Who Exhibited at the 2025 Summit
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building tours

1
Great Dharma Chan Monastery/Chung Tai Zen Center

Glulam, CLT, and hybrid steel-timber systems came together to create a serene, high-performance monastery in Boulder’s high-desert climate.

BUILDING TOUR HOSTS

building tours

2
Inside the CCU Armstrong Center Chapel

AEC teams saw the real-world process behind CCU’s standout chapel—from concept to installation—with insights from the full project team.

BUILDING TOUR HOSTS

building tours

3
Northglenn City Hall – A Mass Timber Municipal Marvel

Public buildings don’t have to be boring. Mass timber, solar, and innovation collided at Northglenn City Hall.

BUILDING TOUR HOSTS

networking events

Home-Run Social: Summit Kickoff at Coors Field

We kicked off the 2025 Summit with rooftop views, ballpark eats, and Rockies vs. Dodgers action! Attendees networked on the Jack Daniel’s Rooftop before, during, and after the game!

Sponsored by:

Magic Mixer: Sleight of Hand & High Level Networking

We ended day one with mind-bending magic, killer card tricks, apps, and a cash bar. It’s networking, but way cooler. Connections appeared like magic in the heart of the Summit’s exhibitor hall.

Sponsored by:

Summit Send-Off - Populus Rooftop Party & Networking

Populus rooftop. Live-fire eats. Epic views. 150 All-Access attendees. This wasn’t your typical networking event... it was the ultimate summit send-off under the Denver stars.

Sponsored by:

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results
AEC teams left with an invaluable network and toolkit to support their mass timber journey
Solve project challenges
Find new clients
Actionable solutions
Reduce project risk
Find the right team
Avoid costly mistakes
Solve project challenges
Find new clients
Actionable solutions
Reduce project risk
Find the right team
Avoid costly mistakes
Solve project challenges
Find new clients
Actionable solutions
Reduce project risk
Find the right team
Avoid costly mistakes
"Working with MTG was a game-changer for our mass timber projects. Their knowledge of the industry and innovative strategies helped us achieve visibility and credibility like never before."
Parker Willif | Timber Resource
"It was energizing & valuable to meet with so many others who share the same values & passion for mass timber"
Evan Falivene
Hatch Development Services
"It was a good thing for us to do. I will be back next year!"
John Redfield
Zip-O-Laminators
"Had a wonderful time at the event. Looking forward to the next one."
Trevor Lombardi PE, SE
H+O Structural Engineering
"You guys put on a great event and I look forward to future ones!"
Jeff Chan
Timber IQ
"It was a great day of networking and a power session of presentations. Very beneficial all around."
Katelyn Wager PE
EVstudio
"That was a wonderful event - very informative and inspiring. I look forward to attending again."
Alan Tonissen SE
Morrish Design
"I'm very glad I made the trip. It was well worth it. Thanks again for hosting!"
Lee Scott P.Eng, MBA
Element5
"The connections we made and the exposure will be invaluable to us."
Christopher Hamm PE
Timber Age Systems
"It was a great event! Will definitely be back next year"
Harriet Ingham
Homes Solutions
"It was an awesome event and I look forward to attending for years to come."
Matthew Beecher LEED-AP
Beecher Development Services
"They have an established network of industry experts, educational resources and suppliers that help share insight, data and experiences to others. Working with them is a pleasure, 10/10 recommend!"
Jake Howe
Cornerstone Timberframes
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Triangle behind a mountain range made with structural grid like texture
Triangle behind a mountain range made with structural grid like texture
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The 2025 Mass Timber Group Summit was proudly co-produced by Mass Timber Group and the Colorado Mass Timber Coalition—two leading forces in advancing timber innovation and collaboration. This partnership brought together deep industry expertise, trusted leadership, and a shared commitment to shaping the future of sustainable construction.

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