AMPP Great Lakes Region

Great Lakes AMPP Business Meeting May 21st
2026-05-21 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | Niles Industrial Coatings, 4233 Silver Lake Road, Linden, MI, 48451, United States
May 21, 2026 Meeting:
Location: Niles Industrial Coatings
Address: 4233 Silver Lake Road Linden, MI 48451

Topic: Surface Preparation Equipment/Technology Changing the Industry
Presenting: Ben Fording is Regional Sales Manager at BlastOne, bringing 14+ years of experience in corrosion control and surface preparation solutions. He partners with industry leaders to advance innovation, safety, and quality across hundreds of jobsites each year. Today, he shares insights on emerging technologies shaping the future of the industry.
Topic: New Coating Technologies Built for the Future
Presenting: David Brown is currently a Project Development Manager with Sherwin-Williams, covering Ohio and Michigan. He graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Business Pre-Law degree. David has been with Sherwin-Williams for 27 years, holding roles including Manager Trainee, Store Manager, Industrial Store Manager, Industrial Multi-Segment Coatings Consultant, and Asset Protection Manager within the Water Infrastructure Market. He is AMPP CIP and CCI Level II certified.
Topic: Seeing Coatings Differently: Lifecycle Thinking in a Traditionally Reactive World
Presenting: Curtis TerBurgh is a seasoned leader with 25+ years in Facilities Management, Asset Lifecycle, and Industrial Services. He has held progressive leadership roles with deep expertise in asset performance, maintenance strategy, and operational efficiency. His technical background spans facility systems, coatings, and mechanical infrastructure, aligned with client priorities and cost control. Curtis is committed to data-driven solutions that extend asset life while upholding safety, sustainability, and performance standards.

Date/Time: May 21, 2026, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
9:30 AM: BlastOne, Ben Fording
10:30 AM: Sherwin Williams, Dave Brown
11:30 AM: Lunch
12:30 PM: Niles Industrial Coatings
1:30 PM: Round Table Discussion

Pros & Cons of Rockshield- Great Lakes AMPP & MCS Joint Meeting - Skeet Shooting at Island Lake
2026-04-16 10:00 - 12:00
Great Lakes AMPP & MCS Joint Meeting
April 16, 2026 Meeting:
Location: Baker’s of Milford
Address: 2025 S Milford Rd, Milford, MI 48381
Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
Topic: “Pros & Cons of Rockshield” By: Jamie Carter of JDR Enterprises, Manufacturer of Grid Guard
Meeting Cost: $10.00
If you’re still interested in a sponsorship please reach out to Tara at Unconventional Solutions 248-735-7000.
Skeet Shooting to follow at: Island Lake Shooting Range
Address: 13600 Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116
Price: $150 per person or purchase a Foursome for $600 and get free Skeet Station Sign to promote your company) Does not include company name on banner, which will also be hung up during the meeting at Bakers of Milford.

Platinum Sponsors (Company Logo on Banner and 5 signs at Shooting Station) $1000 only one available
Gold Sponsor (Company Logo on Banner and 3 signs at shooting Stations) $500 only two available.
Silver Sponsor (Company Logo on Banner and 2 signs at shooting stations) $250 only four available.
Bronze Sponsor (Company Logo on Banner and 1 sign at shooting station) $100 only eight available.

January 2026 Lunch Meeting
2026-01-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Weber’s Hotel & Restaurant, 3050 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Please join us for a joint MCS and Great Lakes Chapter lunch meeting taking
place on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Steven Wenzel, of Lake Superior Consulting,
will be our guest speaker. Steven will be presenting on “Coating Conductance on
Pipelines”.
Steven Wenzel is the Director of Corrosion Engineering and Design at Lake
Superior Consulting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is an AMPP-certified Cathodic
Protection Specialist, CIP Level 1, and Internal Corrosion Technologist with extensive
experience in pipeline integrity and corrosion control.
At Lake Superior Consulting, Steven leads teams in the design and
implementation of advanced cathodic protection systems and supports a wide range
of integrity management initiatives. Prior to joining Lake Superior Consulting, he
managed internal and external corrosion programs within the Integrity Management
Engineering group for a major pipeline operator in North Dakota.
Steven holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the
University of Minnesota Duluth and is an active member of AMPP.
Date/Time: January 21, 2026, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
10:00AM – MCS Meeting
11:00AM – Lunch
12:30PM– Speaker
Topic: “Coating Conductance on Pipelines”
Location: Weber’s Hotel & Restaurant
3050 Jackson Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Meeting Cost: $10.00 per person including lunch

AMPP GREAT LAKES CHAPTER VENDOR APPRECIATION SHOW
2025-10-06 08:00 - 2025-10-07 17:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City – Riverfront, One Wenonah Park Place, Bay City, MI, 48708, United States
On October 6 and 7, 2025, the Great Lakes Chapter of AMPP will host it’s annual “Vendor’s Day” meeting. We’re rotating this meeting to the DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City – Riverfront in Bay City, MI this year. Rooms can be reserved with the discount code “AMPP Conference” with rates of $119 doubles and $124 singles. This is a joint meeting with Michigan Corrosion Society (MCS) and AMPP Great Lakes Chapter. Our plan is to have an open bar / appetizers on the evening of the 6th for Vendors and attendees. Actual Vendor Show and meeting will take place on the 7th.
Exhibitor Cost:
$275 per display and includes logo and recognition on
www.amppgreatlakes.org website.
Student tickets are available for $95
Schedule:
Set up: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Exhibits Open: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
MCS Business Meeting: 10:30 AM
Lunch: 12:00 PM
Guest Speaker: Following Lunch (Jim Francis – ENTRUST Solutions Group)
Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City – Riverfront
One Wenonah Park Place
Bay City, MI 48708
Hotel (989) 891-6000
Exhibitor Reservation:
Submit a completed reservation form to:
Keith Boswell
National Pipeline Services, LLC
1000 Industrial Drive
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
kboswell@nationalpipelineservices.com
Please include an electronic version (JPEG) of your company logo for use on
the website.

August Lunch Meeting
2025-08-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Weber’s, 3050 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, 48103, United States
Location: Weber’s Restaurant – 3050 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Meeting Cost: $10.00 per person (includes lunch)

May Lunch Meeting
2025-05-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Weber’s Hotel & Restaurant, 3050 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
Please join us for the Great Lakes Chapter lunch meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Tyler Gillespie of Swain Meter and Nick Bresler of SME will be our guest speakers.
Tyler will present on the use of DC Ammeter Technology in the Cathodic Protection Industry.
Nick will present on Extending the Service Life of Concrete Reinforced Structures.
Tyler Gillespie holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Central Michigan University and joined The Swain Meter Company in 2021. Tyler’s earlier R&D experience at Dow Chemical refined his skills in standards-driven testing and data analysis—experience he now applies to corrosion-mitigation instrumentation.
Nick is a Senior Project Engineer with nearly 10 years of experience in SME’s Building Materials Group. He specializes in forensic evaluations, condition assessments, and nondestructive testing of concrete, steel, timber, and masonry structures and components.

Event DetailsDate/Time: May 22, 202511:00 AM – Lunch12:30 PM – Speakers
Topics:
“Use of DC Ammeter Technology in the Cathodic Protection Industry”
“Extending Service Life of Reinforced Concrete Structures”
Location:Gypsum Grill & Event Center330 Covell Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49534
Meeting Cost: $10.00 per person (includes lunch)

Joint MCS & Great Lakes Chapter Lunch Meeting
2025-04-17 10:00 - 15:30 | Baker’s of Milford, 2025 S Milford Road, Milford, MI, 48381
Join Us for the Joint MCS & Great Lakes Chapter Lunch Meeting!
📅 Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025📍 Location: Baker’s of Milford, 2025 S Milford Road, Milford, MI 48381💰 Meeting Cost: $10 per person (includes lunch)
Event Schedule:
🔹 10:00 AM – MCS Meeting🔹 11:30 AM – Lunch🔹 12:30 PM – Guest Speaker: Keith Parker🔹 1:30 PM – Skeet Shooting at Island Lake Shooting Range
Guest Speaker: Keith Parker
Keith Parker, a Subject Matter Expert for Enbridge Energy’s Corrosion and Asset Integrity team, brings over 35 years of experience in corrosion and cathodic protection. His presentation, “Regulatory Requirements: An Operator Discussion,” will explore standard regulatory requirements and interpretations from an operator’s perspective.
Skeet Shooting Fun!
🎯 Location: Island Lake Shooting Range, 13600 Grand River Road, Brighton, MI 48114💵 Cost: $95 per person (includes 100 rounds of ammo & shotgun rental – ID required)🚀 Bring your own shotgun if preferred!
RSVP & Payment Details:
💳 Pay in advance: Click here or send a check payable to AMPP Great Lakes Section.📩 RSVP to Roxann Coyle – Email: rcoyle@nationalpipelineservices.com | Call: 989-773-1747
Next Meeting:
📅 Date: May 22, 2025📍 Venue: Gypsum Grill & Event Center, 330 Covell Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
We look forward to seeing you there!

Lunch Meeting
2025-03-06 11:30 - 14:30 | Ann Arbor Sheraton, 3200 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
Please join us for the Great Lakes Chapter lunch meeting taking place on Thursday, March 06, 2025. Rob Leary of BSI will be our guest speaker. He currently holds the position as Vice President of BSI focusing on Advanced NDT, CP, Artificial Intelligence, In-service Tank Inspection Robotics, 3D Lidar Laser Scan, Real Time Monitoring, and Advanced Data Analytics.
Rob has been involved in corrosion for the past 20+ years. He has a BS from SUNY at Buffalo and an MBA from Northern Illinois University. Rob has presented at Corrosion Short Course Conferences such as the AUCSC in Morgantown and numerous NACE/AMPP chapter events.
He is a passionate, die-hard Buffalo Bills fan who firmly believes 2025 is their year. But unfortunately for Rob, our Detroit Lions might have a different plan!!

Date/Time: March 06, 2025, 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
11:30 AM – Lunch
12:30 PM – Speaker
