Student Chapter Summit
January 25, 2024 @ 3:00 pm – January 27, 2024 @ 5:00 pm
Join MCA Toronto as they host the 10th Annual Student Chapter Summit. From January 25th-27th 2024, students from across Canada will come together to learn about the future of the mechanical contracting industry, technological advancements, career choices, as well as an opportunity to collaborate with fellow attendees in a mini competition.
Each year, the planning committee selects a theme or a project which will be the focus of the event. This year we are aiming at providing further understanding of renewable energy and the role of the mechanical contractor in achieving net zero by 2050. Students will have the unique opportunity to visit the Deep Lake Water Cooling system in downtown Toronto. They will also have an opportunity to hear from contractors and owners on how they plan on achieving the net zero targets.
The two days will not be all work. This year, we are excited to share that the Summit will take place concurrently with MCA Canada’s Emerging Leader conference. This is a unique opportunity for students to have the chance to attend keynote and networking events.
What is a student Chapter?
A Student Chapter is a partnership between an MCA and a local post-secondary institution to showcase the mechanical contracting industry to students. Depending on the school and the programs that it offers, chapter members are generally students enrolled in a mechanical program whether as a technologist or an engineer. Others could be obtaining construction management degrees or diplomas. Many chapters also combine students from other faculties such as civil engineering.
Check out 2023 Student Chapter Event Video: https://mcac.ca/our-programs/student-chapter-program/
In a world craving inspiration, Chris Cummins stands out. At the helm of Cummins Media Inc for 19 years, he’s been the guiding force behind enhanced leadership and communication for Canada’s elite, including BMW, FED-EX, Microsoft, The Calgary Stampede Board of Directors, Rideau Hall’s Governor General’s Office, Manulife Bank, Canadian Olympic Committee leadership team, Alamos Gold Mines, CIBC. His expertise isn’t just sought after—it’s a beacon for transformation in the corporate sphere and beyond.
Professor Wentz graduated from the University of Nebraska with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Business. Administration. He then went on to work in the family mechanical contracting firm. He spent 19 years in the industry, before entering academia. Wentz has received numerous awards for his teaching and service to the HVAC industry including the Distinguished Service Award, MCAA’s highest award and he is a past President of ASHRAE.
Kris is responsible for all development construction aspects of capital projects at Enwave. Kris has an impressive resume of projects completed at Enwave over the past 6 years, including two CHP projects (Toronto @ 4MW and London @ 20MW), leading our Eastern and Western Expansion projects, including nearly 3KM of new distribution infrastructure, over 10 new customer connections and nearly $15 million in new Heating and Cooling generation capacity. His most notable experience was in the planning and execution of the work at The Well development, where his team has worked for the past two years to integrate a large thermal storage tank into a very complex development. He is also leading the construction efforts on two large geo-exchange projects at the Berczy Markham and Etobicoke Civic Centre projects. Prior to joining Enwave, Kris held progressively senior positions at Black & McDonald and Plan Group.
Jennifer Botterill is one of Canada’s most successful athletes. A member of the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team for 14 years, she is a three-time Olympic champion and an in-demand NHL analyst in both Canada and the US, regularly appearing on CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada. When she is not sharing her knowledge and expertise of sport on air, she is empowering others to pursue excellence as an engaging keynote speaker and peak performance coach.
Normand has over 25 years experience working in the mechanical trade as a licensed Journeyman Pipefitter. For the last 7 years, he has been working at Sprint Mechanical as our Account Manager overseeing all our Enwave, and KingSett Capital Net-Zero Carbon projects. He is on site guaranteeing the mechanical installation is as per design and completed in a safe manner following all our safety and QA/QC procedures. He is the Sprint liaison between office and site for these essential projects. On the 100 Yonge Project, Normand was responsible to ensure the project was completed as per schedule and the customer’s satisfaction. His knowledge and experience ensured Sprint Mechanical was able to deliver a successful project.
Dan is has over 9 years of HVAC industry experience, working in mechanical system design, simulation, control, and optimization. As the Principal of Engineering and Design, he oversees all aspects of a project from conception through to commissioning and post-project service. Although a mechanical engineer by education, Dan has developed a strong controls background across several different controls platforms. This broad knowledge base helps to bridge the gap between mechanical design and control to ensure that projects operate as optimally as possible.
Dan has completed design and controls projects in Canada, the United States of America, and Mexico, producing large energy savings for clients across multiple industries.
