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Upcoming webinars
The Seven Things Your Organization Needs to Do to Move Forward with AI
Beth Ziesenis
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
12:00pm EST
via Zoom
Professionals have embraced AI in the workplace, but many companies are not ready for it. Join Beth Z, Your Nerdy Best Friend, for an overview of the challenges of AI in your business and how to put your company and
employees on the right path to increased productivity and decreased stress. Join this program to discover:
- Why you need an AI policy (and what goes into one)
- How AI can replace tasks (not jobs)
- What goes into an “AI Day”
- How to protect your company’s data
- When to talk about the AI ethics
Since her first Motorola RAZR flip phone, Beth has made a verb out of the word “nerd.” She’s here to help you filter through thousands of apps, gadgets, widgets and doodads to find the perfect free and bargain technology tools for work and home. Although the only real trophy she ever won was for making perfect French fries at McDonald’s in high school, Beth Z has been featured on Best Speaker lists by several organizations who write best speaker lists. She has written a whole shelf of books on apps and has spoken to more than 100 thousand audience members just like you. And if you’re puzzling over why she goes by “Beth Z”… it’s because she only finds about three people a year who can pronounce her last name.
Become the Local Fire Door Expert in Your Area
Ed Hermanns, Merchantville Overhead Door
David Mount, Mount Onsite Training
Mike Whitacre, Carl’s Door Service
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
12:00pm EST
via Zoom
Gain the knowledge and confidence to become a trusted resource on rolling steel fire door assemblies in your region. This webinar focuses on fire door programs, common fire door concerns, and the critical standards and code requirements impacting inspections and compliance today.
Ed Hermanns is a door industry professional with almost 50 years of experience with his family’s business and is President of Merchantville Overhead Door Company in Camden, NJ. He has served both IDA & IDEA as a board member and Past President. Ed has supported industry association efforts for decades in many roles within IDA and IDEA. Ed’s work on behalf of IDEA includes authorship of several technician certification programs. Ed has also been an active volunteer in the fire service in the Camden and Cherry Hill area, filling roles ranging from firefighter to Captain and training instructor and is currently a Licensed New Jersey State Fire Inspector.
David Mount has 33 years of experience. He and his wife Julie have owned Mount Garage Doors for 26 years, and Mount Onsite Training for 3 years. David is a past recipient of the Dan R. Apple Award from IDEA. Mount Garage Doors has been IDEA Accredited since 2002. David is proud to be an IDEA Master Technician and has served the industry as an IDEA Director.
Mike Whitacre has been a practitioner in the overhead door industry for over 50 years. He served on the Wayne-Dalton dealer board of directors from 1985 to 1987. He also served as a director for the Institute of Door Education and Accreditation from 2008 to 2014 and has been an expert witness for several overhead door-related trials. Prior to that was a DODA member. With his sister, Chris Miller, Mr. Whitacre was the co-owner of Carl’s Door Service in Baldwin, MD and has served as president since 1983. His three children are now the owners of Carl’s Doors. His oldest daughter, Melissa, is an IDA board member. His son Adam just won the tech of the year award from the IDA.
Introduction to High-Speed Performance Doors and the Difference Between Sectional Doors
John Hart, HSP Doors
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
12:00pm EST
via Zoom
The webinar provides a valuable opportunity for commercial door dealers to gain insights into the unique features and benefits of High-Speed Performance Doors. Participants will learn about the distinctions between HSPD’s and Sectional Doors, focusing on various aspects relevant to commercial use.
Key topics covered in the webinar include:
- DASMA (Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association) definitions
- UL325 requirements for safety and compliance
- Common applications and typical uses for High-Speed Performance Doors
- Strategies for bringing these doors to market
- Differences in installation procedures
- Necessary tools and equipment for installation and maintenance
John Hart, serving his second term on the IDA (International Door Association) board of directors, currently holds the positions of Treasurer and Chair of the Education Committee. With more than 25 years of industry experience, John has traveled extensively, working with manufacturers across North America, Europe, and Asia. He contributed as a committee member for the CSA 22.2 No. 247 standard in Canada, which was replaced with the UL325 safety standard. John’s broad experience in adapting technology for the North American market, coupled with his expertise in product development, distribution, and dealer network expansion, offers a unique perspective on products, current industry trends and future opportunities.
Selling Your Expertise Using TDS
Flossie Miller, Miller Edge
Paul McManus, Haas Door
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
12:00pm EST
via Zoom
DASMA provides a wealth of information about technical topics, free, on the DASMA website. The Technical Data Sheets are designed to answer common questions posed by dealers and installers, and to help answer questions from others, such as code officials, end users, etc. Learn how these tools can help you sell more and build your professional reputation.
Flossie Miller is President of Miller Edge, a manufacturer of safety edges, photo optic sensors and related equipment for automated garage door and gate systems. Ms. Miller has worked for Miller Edge for 38 years in just about every capacity. She specializes in Strategic Marketing, including Sales, Advertising, and Corporate Communications. Ms. Miller is actively involved in industry associations, including DASMA and IDA. She currently serves as chair of the DASMA Training & Education Committee and previously served as a director for IDA. Flossie holds a B.S. from Drexel and an MBA from Arizona State University.
Paul McManus is Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Haas Door, a leading manufacturer of garage doors located in Wauseon in Northwest Ohio. Mr. McManus is a long-time veteran of the garage door industry, having previously worked for Service Spring and Arrow Tru-Line. Mr. McManus has worked for both manufacturers and dealers, working early in his career for a dealer in the eastern U.S. This background provides unique insights that help the industry work together for the betterment of end users, dealers, and manufacturers. Mr. McManus has served both DASMA and IDA in leadership roles. He currently serves as Chair of the DASMA Commercial and Residential Garage Door Division and is a member of the DASMA Board of Directors. Paul previously served as a member of the IDA Board. Mr. McManus holds a B.S. from Susquehanna University.
Integrating Dock Equipment with Doors, the way forward in Logistics
Mark Harper, Miner Corp
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
12:00pm EST
via Zoom
Join Mark Harper as he takes you through a study of various dock levelers and restraints.
Mark began his career in the door industry in 1994 as a commercial helper with Wayne-Dalton of Greensboro. He worked in commercial service/installs and worked some as a residential installer, before settling into the commercial division. Mark went to another company for an opportunity to develop his career and became heavily involved in all lines of commercial loading dock and door products, with a specialty in electrical wiring. He saw an opportunity for his company to begin to sell control wiring of equipment with our package to customers. This practice was rarely done in our industry before we began to include this, which quickly gave us an advantage with owners and contractors. This practice has become standard practice by almost every company in the Southeast market.
After several years working for other companies, he was inspired to begin Dependable Dock & Door, commonly known as D3 in 2003. His intentions were to stay small, but because of a good reputation and a willingness to try the improbable, his company had quickly grown into a multiple truck operation. They currently operate 6 commercial and residential trucks and have done multiple large-scale projects. Mark is living proof that if you work hard and apply yourself, anything is possible. Mark is passionate about improving the dock and door industry through education and hands-on training. He cares deeply about the industry and believes our trade is the best trade in the construction world. He has spent his entire career living by the motto, “Leave it better than you found it.”