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Upcoming webinars
Insurance 101: Everything You Need to Know About Insurance for IDA Members
Andrew Stergiou
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
12:00pm EST
via Zoom
Insurance 101 will review all the necessary coverages and pitfalls of an insurance program for IDA members including General Liability, Automobile, Workers Compensation, Umbrella, Employment Practices Liability, and Property. We will advise of coverage deficiencies, current market landscape, and how to save the most amount of money during the course of the year.
Andrew is responsible for designing and developing targeted insurance and risk management programs that align with his clients’ unique business objectives. He is also actively involved with the placement, management, and administration of association and construction insurance programs that connect members with preferred risk and insurance services that are custom designed for their industry.
He has been in the insurance industry since 2002. Prior to Alliant, Andrew served as a Senior Vice President at Tanenbaum Harber where he was responsible for producing and managing new business.
Andrew attended University of Southern California and earned a BS in Business Administration from Fordham University, with a concentration in Business Economics and Marketing.
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.