Topic: Press-Connect Technology
1. Press Connect technology vs other pipe joining methods
2. Codes & Standards
3. Systems supported
4. Design and Installation

Speakers: David “Gunny” Gunderson, Viega Technical Consultant, Gwynne Morrison, Technical Manager for Viega in the Pacific Northwest
David “Gunny” Gunderson joined the Viega team in 2018 as a Sr. Technical Trainer at our Colorado seminar center. Gunny started in the trades in 1978 when he first learned how to solder, braze, weld, and thread piping systems from his grandfather. Dave served in the Army from 1985-1992 as an Airborne Combat Heavy Engineer with a secondary MOS of Unit Armorer. He is a combat veteran of Desert Storm and served for the country at the front lines for 2 years.  Upon returning from Desert Storm, Gunny continued his career in Plumbing & Mechanical systems, working 20 years with RK Mechanical. He held positions of Foreman, Superintendent, Fab Superintendent, Quality Management, and Training Superintendent.  Gunny is a Colorado Master Plumber and certified Med Gas installer, as well as a certified trainer.  His areas of expertise include plumbing and mechanical systems, underground and site work, excavation, project management, and site development.  Gunny is passionate about quality, professionalism, and continuing education. When he is not helping our customers succeed, he can be found spending time with his family, boating, hunting, and shuttling his daughter to school on two wheels of his Harley Tri-Glide.

Prior to joining Viega, Gwynne spent 30 years in the plumbing/fire protection engineering industry designing and leading projects with close attention paid to the environment and client’s specific needs and standards. Gwynne has also been very active in the American Society of Plumbing Engineers for most of her career and currently serves as the Region 4 Director.

Meal Selections:

1. Wagyu Burger with cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickle, served on a brioche bun with fries
2. Chef’s Cobb Salad, lettuce onion, bacon, tomato, eggs, avocado, blue cheese and lemon thyme vinaigrette
3. Garden Fresh Rigatoni, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Red Onion, Garlic, Mixed Bell Pepper and Cherry Tomato
4. Crispy Flatbread: Red sauce, chorizo, picked red onions, mozzarella & herbs
5. Roasted Veggie Wrap: Spinach, mushroom, onion, peppers, zucchini, tomato & avocado aioli

Tickets

$40.00 Member Registration (credit card)

$45.00 Non-Member Registration (credit card)