2026   Speakers

Mike Mazzei is an Oklahoma businessman, financial planner, and longtime public servant whose life is grounded in faith, family, and service. He founded Trinity Strategic Wealth, which manages more than $1.5 billion in client assets, helping Oklahomans pursue financial independence and long-term security. Elected to the Oklahoma Senate in 2004, Mike served 12 years, chaired the Senate Finance Committee, and championed fiscal responsibility, constitutional freedoms, and taxpayer protections. In 2019, Governor Kevin Stitt appointed him Oklahoma’s first Secretary of Budget, where he helped build the state’s largest savings account at the time, exceeding $1 billion. Mike is an active member of Asbury Church.

John Neff, CPCU, AIC is the Divisional Assistant Vice President of Construction Claims for Mid-Continent Group, where he oversees complex construction liability, construction defect, and litigation claims involving residential and commercial projects. With more than 35 years of experience in the insurance industry, John has worked extensively with homebuilders, contractors, developers, attorneys, and risk management professionals to address construction-related exposures and resolve challenging claims. He specializes in construction defects, contractual risk transfer, insurance coverage, litigation management, and emerging legal issues impacting the construction industry. Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, John provides insight and guidance on risk management strategies designed to help builders and contractors protect their businesses and navigate today's evolving legal environment.

Gord Cooke, a partner at Construction Instruction, is a professional engineer with over 30 years of experience in the low and high-rise residential building industry. As an educator, industry consultant, and much sought-after presenter, Gord has a unique talent for taking the building science issues that he sees in the field and presenting them in an easily understood and practical, real-world manner.

Gord has a particular expertise in applied building science, energy-efficient housing initiatives, innovative HVAC systems, ventilation, and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). He has developed and delivered a multitude of workshops in these fields and sales and marketing courses for builders and real estate agents to help them best promote the features and benefits of high-performance houses.

With over 25 years of experience in the design and construction industry, I now serve as VP of Sales at Anewgo. After 11 years in home building, first helping families design and build their homes, and later leading sales, marketing, and design teams, I’m thrilled to be part of a company that’s pioneering the future of new home sales and marketing technology. I’m passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving innovation in our industry. Outside of work, I enjoy life with my husband and our five boys. Never a dull moment! I’m energized by the work we’re doing and excited about what’s ahead.

Senator Michael Brooks-Jimenez is a fourth-generation Southwest Oklahoma City resident and longtime community advocate. He earned degrees from Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma College of Law before opening his law practice in South Oklahoma City. He and his wife, Jessica, have two children. Senator Brooks-Jimenez mentors Oklahoma City students and has served with Leadership Oklahoma City, the South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, and numerous community organizations. He is president of the Santa Fe South Charter Schools Board and a former chair of the Latino Community Development Agency. Elected in 2017, he founded and chairs the Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus.

Todd Booze, former Co-owner and President of Construction at Ideal Homes in Norman, OK from 1990-2018, now directs the National Housing Quality Award for Professional Builder Magazine. He spearheaded groundbreaking achievements including Oklahoma’s first NAHB Green Certified Home and America’s first LEED residential home. Booze, a 28-year leader in the building community, advocates for energy efficiency through roles in EEBA, NAHB, and local builder associations. His contributions extend to advancing building standards and influencing legislative policies in Oklahoma.

Carl Novara is a business owner and founder of CNCS Direct, a software company that helps professionals use AI and automation to grow smarter, more efficient businesses. With over 20 years of experience and a practical, real-world teaching style, Carl lives in Owasso, Oklahoma with his wife Amy, their three kids, and two dogs.

Sean Paul Rieger is a licensed attorney, architect, and real estate broker and serves as lead attorney at Rieger Sadler Joyce LLC. Rieger graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in architecture and then went on to pursue a law degree after five years of practicing architecture. Rieger began his practice as a sole practitioner for several years before expanding his law firm and hiring on other attorneys. He has been representing Oklahoma market since 2000. Rieger’s main areas of practice are related to real estate, zoning, land use, development, construction, business, property, landlord-tenant, business entities, contracts, wills, trusts, and related litigation.

Ashlynn Bourque is Designer Marketing Manager for Sherwin-Williams in the Southwest, leading a team thatsupports the residential architecture and design community.With 19+ years of color expertise, she translates emergingcolor trends into actionable design insights.

Mike Hancock, a licensed Structural and Mechanical Engineer with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Wichita State University (1986), is renowned for expertise in concrete construction and foundation contracting. Notable roles include Senior Design Engineer at Wolf Creek Nuclear Power Plant and owner of Basement Contractors and Hancock Building and Design in Edmond, Oklahoma. His portfolio encompasses diverse projects like the radiological waste facility and Kaw Lake hydroelectric plant intake structure. Mike's hands-on approach spans over 25 years, recognized with awards such as National Foundation Contractor of the Year (2011).

Chandra Franklin Womack, P.E., is Director of FORTIFIED Field Services at the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), leading national efforts to advance resilient construction in hurricane-prone regions. With more than 20 years of coastal engineering and resilient design experience, she has guided thousands of windstorm-resistant projects across Texas and Florida and supported disaster recovery following major hurricanes and wildfires.

Previously CEO of Aran & Franklin Engineering, Inc., Chandra is a licensed Professional Engineer in nine states and a former nine-year Texas Windstorm Insurance Association board member, serving as Chair from 2020–2024. She is also Treasurer of Smart Home America and owns coastal construction and commercial development businesses.

Robert Cowes is the Founder and CEO of SmartTouch® Interactive, an award-winning digital marketing agency and technology firm specializing in new home builder and real estate marketing. With more than 26 years of marketing experience, Robert has led strategies that have helped drive over $3.15 billion in new home sales and earned more than 150 industry marketing awards.

A recognized thought leader in digital marketing, lead generation, marketing automation, and the homebuyer journey, Robert is a frequent industry speaker, including 10 appearances at the International Builders’ Show, TecHome Builder Summit, and other innovation and proptech events. He is also the author of Million Dollar Mistakes and All Lines In and serves as VP of Communications for the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin.

Kelly Kilmer is a longtime real estate professional, broker, business owner, and publisher with more than 25 years of experience and over 2,000 transactions. She is currently the managing broker of RE/MAX Results in Tulsa. As owner and publisher of Tulsa Real Producers and Oklahoma City Real Producers, Kelly connects Oklahoma’s top real estate professionals with the businesses that serve them, bringing a unique perspective on sales, marketing, relationships, and growth. Kelly lives in Broken Arrow with her husband, William, their French bulldogs, five grown children, and one grandchild. Outside work, she trains for distance running events and serves as a 2026 Tulsa Run ambassador.

Born in Louisiana and a graduate of LSU, Vanessa has been in the Title Business over 40 years. She was an Area Vice President for FirsTitle and Smith Brothers Abstracting for 3 ½ years. Her hobbies include road trips and Thunder basketball. Her husband, Mike, has been a builder for 45 years and she loves being involved in the building company. Vanessa brings her special insights to the issues builders need to know.