Charles Vander Kooi and David Duesing headline Pondliner Wholesale’s 2016 Water Garden Expo on February 24-26 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee, OK.
Charles Vander Kooi has been involved in the construction industry for over 4 decades as an estimator and upper-management employee of companies as well as professional speaker and consultant. He has bid over a billion dollars in work over his career and has helped over 1
,500 companies in their estimating/bidding systems.
David Duesing appears on Pool Masters with Anthony Archer-Mills. He served as the f
irst President of The National Association of Pond Professionals. He contributed extensively to the association’s original educational curriculum and certification program, and continues to lead numerous seminars annually for members of the water garden, landscape design, swimming pool
and irrigation industry. Many of his seminars are accredited for professionals, including those offered through Genesis 3, an international forum for continuing education and establishing high standards in watershape design, engineering, and construction.
Some of Aquascape’s biggest names will be facilitating a hands-on pond installation class on February 24th, showcasing innovative design and construction methods that will be beneficial for professionals at any experience level.
The next two days will feature twenty-four educational seminars. Eric Triplett, Demi Fortuna, Kelly Billing, Paul Amos and Greg Wittstock are among the industry’s top experts scheduled to speak. Attendees can also visit with around 25 manufacturers exhibiting in the trade show and network with peers from across the country.
The Water Garden Expo is free for trade professionals. Visit WGExpo.com or call 866/219-3561 to register or for more information.
