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Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
Registration Open
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Speaker: Joe Jurcic
Compass Minerals
Salt Production and Supply Chain
Goderich Mine overview
Transportation modes (vessel, truck)
Mining methods – drill / blast vs continuous mining
Mine and depot locations in North America
Supply and Demand, execution
Commercial vs Municipal business
Joe Jurcic's Bio
Joe Jurcic is the Highway Sales Manager at Compass Minerals, where he helps keep roads safe and operational during the most challenging winter conditions. With a background in chemical commodities and global trade, Joe understands the critical role that supply chains, planning, and partnerships play in winter maintenance.
Joe works closely with municipalities and industry stakeholders to navigate supply challenges, optimize procurement strategies, and ensure consistent access to essential materials. Joe is known for his practical, relationship-focused approach and his ability to connect market insights with real-world operational needs.
9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
BREAK
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Speakers: Dani Lindamood & Julie Wright
Water Watchers, Ontario Salt Pollution Coalition
National Director, Our Living Waters
Councillor, City of Waterloo
Cut the Salt: Pathways to Reducing Salt Use in Water Control
Ontario is leading the world in its use of salt in winter control. But not in a good way - it's causing major impacts to our lakes, rivers and streams which threaten our drinking water and recreation activities. This session will combine municipal perspectives with the work of the Ontario Salt Pollution Coalition to get at the heart of how we can turn the curve on this issue and keep our water fresh.
Dani Lindamood's Bio
Dani Lindamood's Bio
Dani Lindamood is the Campaigns & Communications Director of Water Watchers. Dani is a community activator, campaigner, and creative based in the Great Lakes basin. With a Masters exploring water sustainability and policy, as well as over a decade of academic, non-profit, and creative experience researching and protecting water, Dani is honoured that water is the connective thread of her career. Dani is also the lead organizer for the Ontario Salt Pollution Coalition, a collaborative campaign bringing together diverse voices from across Ontario for better provincial winter maintenance policies and pathways to address the salt pollution of Ontario waters.
Julie Wright's Bio
Julie Wright's Bio
Julie is a city councillor in Waterloo, Ontario and the National Director of Our Living Waters, a Canada-wide network that unites Canadian water leaders towards “all waters in good health by 2030.” Previously, she led Partners for Action, a research initiative at the University of Waterloo that focuses on flood risk and resilience, and for a decade prior, she ran the Waterloo Global Science Initiative (WGSI), a global summit series that tackled decarbonization and energy access, sustainable development, and education for the 21st Century. Her early career included 10 years in communications and public affairs work for clients at the forefront of sector disruption.
10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
BREAK
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Troy Clogg
Troy Clogg Landscape & Snow Associates
What's your Why?
"What's your why? Because it defines your whats and hows."
Behind every thriving business is a purpose that drives it forward. Troy Clogg shares the story behind building a company rooted in something bigger than the bottom line -- from launching a charitable business model to developing the next generation of industry leaders and delivering an exceptional customer experience. Whether you're just starting out or re-evaluating your direction, dig deeper, lead with intention, and reconnect with the reason you started in the first place.
Troy Clogg's Bio
Troy Clogg's Bio
Troy R. Clogg, ASCA-C CGIP, CSP, owner of Troy Clogg Landscape Associates, LLC,
in Wixom, MI, started his company in 1985. Troy has nearly 40 years of knowledge and
experience of snow and ice management practices and is recognized as an industry
expert. Troy Clogg Landscape Associates is consistently recognized as one of the Top
100 Snow Contractors in North America.
Troy is passionate about business, education and giving back to the industry and
communities that have contributed to his success. In 2010 Troy launched his own
bagged deicer product, Hot Pink Deicer, with a mission to help families who’ve been
financially devastated from a cancer diagnosis. Since 2010 that mission has grown and
Hot Pink Helpers, now a 501(c)3 charity, has given over $1.3M to families fighting
cancer in his community. In addition to charitable efforts, Troy is passionate about
coaching and mentoring contractors not only on his team, but other business owners,
helping them “take it to the next level” for the betterment of themselves and the industry.
Troy believes in an empowerment management style, encouraging his team to make
quality decisions, self-perform and raise up the next generation of leaders.
Troy is a member of ASCA, MGIA, SIMA, PLANET and VISTAGE International and
resides in Brighton, MI with his wife Linda and dog Sunny, and especially enjoys “Family
Sundays” with his kids and grandkids.
12:00 p.m.
Lunch
Lunch vouchers will be provided
Conference Pass
Conference Pass
PRICING
Early bird Rate - $150
Standard Member Rate - $175
Standard Non-Member Rate - $200
Registration includes:
1-Day access to the Conference
1-Day access to the Trade Show
Breakfast
Lunch Voucher
Parking
**All badges will be printed on-site**
**Early bird pricing ends June 15, 2026**
**Member rate refers to being a current member of Landscape Ontario**
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