2026 Schedule

Wednesday, February 11: Golf Outing

Mojave Resort Golf Club 

9905 Aha Macav Pky, Laughlin, NV 85029

12:30 Shotgun Start

 $160/player or $600 per foursome.

 

Thursday, February 12, 2026

7:00 am

Registration Opens

7:00 am

Continental Breakfast

7:00 am — 12:15pm

Exhibitor set up in Exhibit Hall

7:30 am — 8:30 am

Well Screen Design & Manufacturing

Speaker:

Luis Garcia, President/CEO, Alloy Screen Works

Seminar Summary:

Presentation will outline various well screen design features, materials and construction methods, including a case history.

8:45 am — 9:45 am

Troubleslworing 4" Submersible Residential Water Systems

Speaker:

Bill Brandel, Regional Sales Manager, Karam Pump & Supply, Inc.

Seminar Summary:

Utilizing the 4" Submersible Pump IOM as a template, we will explore the details of each recommended solution.

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Drilling Reactive Clay & Shal

Speaker:

Jim Hutmacher, Water Well, Mineral Segment Manager, Wyo-Ben, Inc.

Seminar Summary:

This presentation will help you drill reactive swelling clay, caving and swelling shales. Using polymers to control formation swelling and build a thin, firm wall cake will help get your casing and screens installed without mud rings and clay.

11:15am - 12:15 pm

How it's Made: A Review of Well Casing and Screen Manufacturing. Past & Present

Speaker:

Kevin McGillicuddy, Vice President/Chief Hydrogeologist, Roscoe Moss Company

Seminar Summary:

This presentation will address past and current manufacturing methods for steel casing and screen for groundwater wells.

12:15 pm — 1:15 pm

Lunch in Exhibit Hall Outdoor Exhibits Available

12:15 pm — 8:30 pm

Cash bar available in Exhibit Hall

1:15 pm — 6:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Open

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Bidder Signups and Dinner in Exhibit Hall

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Buck Lively Scholarship Auction & Raffle

8:30 pm — 9:00pm

Payment Desk Open for Auction Items

 

Friday, February 13, 2026

8:00 am

Continental Breakfast & Registration

8:00 am - 1:15 pm

Exhibitor Move Out

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Current and Upcoming Legal Issues Impacting the Water Well Industry

Speaker:

Jesse Richardson, Legal Advisor, Water Systems Council

Seminar Summary:

Various legal and policy developments, regulations and laws impacting our industry in the Mountain States region. How we can remain compliant, yet have our voices heard in the policy and legal process.

9:45am - 10:45 am

Benefits ofUnlizing VFD's with Constant Pressure Systems vs the Pressure Switch and Galvanized Pressure Tank of Yesterday

Speaker:

Jared Mathews, Field Sales Manager, Grundfos

Seminar Summary:

Understanding the benefits of utilizing VFDs and constant pressure systems compared to the old pressure switch and galvanized pressure tanks. Energy savings with programmability and increased reliability should be the message when discussing the pump install with clients.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Water Well Rehabilitation

Speaker:

Norman Howard, Sales Representative, Cotey Chemical

Seminar Summary:

Benefits of Well Rehabilitation, Causes of Well Yield Decline, Diagnosing the problem, Mechanical methods, Mineral, and Organic acids & disinfecting chemistry. Rehabilitation procedure, preventive maintenance makes cent$.


12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Drill & Pump Rig Safety for Successful Projects in the Water Well Industry

Speaker:

John Halloran, Corporate Safety & Compliance Manager, Hydro Resources

Seminar Summary:

Safety equipment, inspections, safe practices and general purpose of safety on a jobsite for successful projects.

**NOTE:

Immediately following this presentation, there will be a drawing for a $400 gift card, compliments of Fred Rothauge with Hydro Resources. Must be present to win.

1:15 pm

Lunch on your own & Show Departure

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Mountain States Ground Water Board Meeting (By Invitation Only)