All speakers and sessions in The Remodelers Conference are currently being remodeled to meet the latest code requirements and design standards for 2026.  

NOTE: Please check back for updates on the 2026 Sessions on or after December 16, 2025.

William Forte, Deputy Commissioner, City of Brockton

William (Bill) Forte serves as the Deputy Building Commissioner for the City of Brockton. He has over 25 years in the construction industry as a General Contractor (15 years), Building Commissioner (City of Waltham, 8 years) and Code Enforcement Officer in the City of Newton.

Bill will provide updates on the latest Housing Bill from Governor Healy and the changes to the Zoning Act M.G.L. Chapter 40A, which allowings accessory dwelling units by-right in single family zones. He will provide a general overview of the State Building Code requirements for ADU’s, and a brief overview of the recently adopted 10th Edition of the State Building Code.

Doug Howard

Doug Howard, Director of Consulting for Remodelers Advantage, is a leading authority on small business strategy specializing in the remodeling industry. He has helped several hundred remodeling companies to develop and implement strategies to manage growth.

For more than 30 years, Doug has worked with owners of growing businesses to help them overcome challenges and develop strategies for successfully navigating growth. He does this through training, webinars, writing, facilitated meetings and one-on-one consulting.

Doug is known for his entertaining yet informative approach to business ideas and strategies. He likes to bring complex business concepts into clarity with real life stories and recognizable examples. He has been a speaker at IBS, NAHB, NARI, Remodelers Advantage Summit and many industry individual chapter organizations.

Now, he specializes in strategic planning, financing assistance, LEAN process improvement, profit enhancement and growth strategies for home remodeling companies across the US and Canada.

Doug is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business.

Shawn McCadden

Shawn McCadden is a retired remodeling industry speaker and remodeling business consultant. During his career Shawn concentrated on working with aspiring remodelers, helping them discover, identify and achieve their professional and personal goals. Shawn’s goal as a business coach for remodelers, working with business owners and their employees, was to help them see their opportunities, help them learn how to consistently accomplish their goals and develop the motivation they needed to be accountable for their own success.

Throughout his career Shawn spoke frequently at industry conferences and trade events, including JLC LIVE and The Remodeling Show, consulted with remodeling companies and the supply chain, and still today writes a monthly column for Qualified Remodeler Magazine.

All tracks in The Remodelers Conference are currently being remodeled to meet the latest code requirements and design standards for 2026.  

Agenda Track I: The Remodelers Conference: 

If you have a MA CSL license, you will receive CEU credits for the sessions you attend. Please be sure to sign in for each session and provide your CSL#.

Agenda Track II: Expo, Lunch & Women in Residential Remodeling Session

All attendees are welcome to attend one or both of the following TRACK II offerings.  

11:30-1:00 Lunch + EXPO 2025 

• 20+ PRO NE Exhibitors showcasing some of the finest products and services offered to the industry – taking place during the conference’s extended lunch period – vendor raffles, networking opportunities and lunch buffet. 

1:00-2:00: Women in Residential Remodeling Session

The highly interactive EXPO is co-located with an extensive buffet lunch for all attendees from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Reserve space – limited capacity

Why you want to reserve space at the EXPO: 

“Pella will be at The Remodelers Conference Expo again because we see meet new people and attendees are clearly looking to have conversations with quality suppliers. The newest members show up, which is fantastic, and they are clearly pros.”

Steven Whitney, Pella Windows and Doors of EMass

Pricing

The Remodelers Conference Expo Booth ~ Member Company (subject to availability)

• • $600 – Single Booth – Early Bird by January 16, 2026
  • $750 – Single Booth – Registration January 16-29

The Remodelers Conference Expo Booth ~ Non-Member 

• • $950 – Single Booth NON Member
  • Bundle: $1,250 Single Booth with NEW PRO membership

Booths measure 10′ x 10′ and include a skirted table and chairs, plus lunch for one representative.

To reserve a booth at the Expo or learn more, contact, Joanne@pro-ne.org.

Sponsorship of The Remodelers Conference is available to select organizations seeking a unique platform to reach, engage, and message remodelers. 

Teak sponsorship, the highest level, includes the following benefits:

• Conference Co-Presenting Sponsor recognition
• 4 Admissions to The Vendor Expo w/Lunch
• Expo Booth (10×10) with Skirted 6’ Table
• Recognition in all communications for The Remodelers Conference
• Seminar/Session Introductions (3)
• Opportunity for Raffle Prize Recognition
• Feather Banner- 13′ tall
• Pre- or Post-Event Eblast to Attendees
• Conference Attendee Give-away

If you are interested in any of the five levels of sponsorship, please contact Director of Programs Joanne Roy (Joanne@pro-ne.org) or Executive Director John Marchiony (John@pro-ne.org). 

Free onsite parking.

The Verve Hilton

1360 Worcester St, Natick, MA (click for map and directions)