TINC America Regional Conference: Full Schedule

8:30am CDT

Welcome and Industry Benchmarking Trends - AP-Networks

Thursday May 14, 2026 8:30am - 9:10am CDT

Moderators

Catherine Donaldson - Senior Analyst, Benchmarking and Data Analytics

Senior Analyst, Benchmarking and Data Analytics, AP-Networks

Catherine Donaldson is an Analyst with the Asset Performance Networks Benchmarking and Data Services group, based out of the company’s office in Bethesda, MD. She serves as a Benchmarking Lead for the group. Utilizing her expertise in project management and mathematics, Catherine... Read More →

AJ Kowaleuski, Manager of New Client Engagement, AP-Networks

Manager of New Client Engagement, AP-Networks

As Manager of New Client Engagement at AP-Networks, AJ Kowaleuski is committed to helping new clients achieve excellence in their Shutdowns, Turnarounds, Outages (STOs), and Capital Projects. In this role, AJ connects clients with AP-Networks’ full suite of capabilities—spanning... Read More →

Thursday May 14, 2026 8:30am - 9:10am CDT
Houston Marriott Energy Corridor

General, Networking Opportunity

9:10am CDT

Centralization vs Local Control – Finding the Right Balance - Presentation 1

Thursday May 14, 2026 9:10am - 9:25am CDT

Houston Marriott Energy Corridor

With Industry trending towards more centralized turnaround organizations how does Air Products find the right balance between centralized processes and local control at the site level. Jason Mann, North American Turnaround Manager at Air Products, will provide his take on how Air Products tackles this challenge.

Moderators

Jason Mann, North American Turnaround Manager, Air Products

Turnaround Senior Specialist, Air Products

Thursday May 14, 2026 9:10am - 9:25am CDT
Houston Marriott Energy Corridor

General, Client Presentation

11:20am CDT

Contractor Oversight Through the Lifecycle of a Turnaround - Presentation 2

Thursday May 14, 2026 11:20am - 12:00pm CDT

Houston Marriott Energy Corridor

Industry contractor performance has been variable – how does bp ensure contractor competency and performance meets their standards. Sara Passone, Turnaround Senior Specialist at bp, will provide bp’s perspective on managing contractors, not just in the field, but throughout turnaround preparation.

Speakers