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TTA 2026 Spring Meeting - Rosemont, IL

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 to Thursday, April 23, 2026

Event Details

We are pleased to announce registration is now open for the                2026 Spring Meeting of The Transformer Association!

TTA 2026 Spring Meeting
Tuesday, April 21 - Thursday, April 23
Rosemont, Illinois

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Registration Deadline March 17

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Program highlights include:

  • Keynote presentation by Raymont Harris, former NFL running back, Ohio State Buckeye, and the founder of Elite Mindset & Performance.
  • David Forgue, partner at Barnes, Richardson & Colburn, explains where we are and where we're going with trade & tariffs.
  • Technical presentations by Ales Bertuzzi, VP of Sales, GEORG NA, on improving core losses,  and STAR Technology on potting technology and transformer manufacturing.
  • ISO 9001 Update by Michael Fernald, Head of Central Certification Body at TÜV SÜD America. 
  • TTA Speed Networking session.
  • NEW in 2026: Business Climate Roundtable: Intended to facilitate discussion on the current environment impacting the transformer industry. This interactive session provides attendees the opportunity to exchange insights on market trends, supply chain conditions, labor issues, energy policy developments, and overall business outlook.
  • An in-depth analysis of the U.S. data center market, by Sean Reynolds, Senior Managing Director at JLL.

Be sure to complete your registration and book your sleeping room before Tuesday, March 17.

TTA Speed Networking

Speed Networking seeks to connect Supplier Members with key personnel from Manufacturer Member companies. During this session, Suppliers are given 5-minute face-to-face meetings with Manufacturer Members. Suppliers are encouraged to strategize ways to bring value to their meetings with Manufacturer Members during this fast paced event.

Would you like to be a Featured Sponsor at our meeting? Check out the sponsorship opportunities.

Michael Arasim
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Michael Arasim Lead Product Manager Fair-Rite Products Corp.
Joe Ashley
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Joe Ashley Engineering Manager Hitran Corporation
Ales Bertuzzi
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Ales Bertuzzi VP Sales North America Transfer Division Georg North America Inc.
Mike Brady
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Mike Brady Spang & Co
John Clayton
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John Clayton President Thermik Corporation
Rod Duhaime
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Rod Duhaime Director Of Engineering RoMan Manufacturing Inc./MACRO Magnetics, LLC.
William Dull
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William Dull President Triad Magnetics
Doug Eaton
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Doug Eaton Applications Engineer Triad Magnetics
Alex Gianaras
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Alex Gianaras Mr. Transformer Manufacturers, Inc.
Mike Gibney
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Mike Gibney VC Laminations/Lapham-Hickey
Phil Gordon
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Phil Gordon Craig Wire Products LLC
Ross Hammond
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Ross Hammond Business Development Manager Hammond Manufacturing Company Ltd.
Eric Hicks
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Eric Hicks Dongan Electric Mfg. Co.
John Hindle IV
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John Hindle IV VP of Operations Hitran Corporation
Jean Paul Ibarra
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Jean Paul Ibarra Pacific Transformer
Jakob Jakobsson
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Jakob Jakobsson Amgis LLC
Sean O'Keefe
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Sean O'Keefe Business Development Manager DuPont Nomex
Eric Persinger
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Eric Persinger Reginal Sales Manager - Central US ELANTAS North America, LLC.
Chad Schondelmayer
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Chad Schondelmayer Mr RoMan Manufacturing
Craig Simpson
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Craig Simpson Mr. New England Wire Technologies Corp.
Bob Smith
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Bob Smith Spang & Co
Ongela Starks
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Ongela Starks Triad Magnetics
Mitchell R. Steffen
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Mitchell R. Steffen Sales Director Rea Magnet Wire Company, Inc.
Stephen Tuckwell
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Stephen Tuckwell VP Wire Enamel and eMobility ELANTAS North America, LLC.
Brian Wells
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Brian Wells Mr. Cortec Enterprises
Ed West
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Ed West President Badger Magnetics, Inc.
10 Other Registered Attendees
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Schedule of Events

Tuesday, April 21

    1:00pm - 3:00pm     Board of Directors Meeting
    3:30pm - 4:30pm     Business Climate Roundtable
    6:00pm - 8:00pm     Optional Dinner - King's Dining & Entertainment

Wednesday, April 22

General Session & Networking Exhibits 

     7:30am -   8:30am     Networking Breakfast & Tabletop Exhibits
     8:30am                       Welcome, Introductions, Program Overview
     8:45am -   9:00am     Sponsor Presentations
     9:00am - 10:15am     Control the Controllables | Raymont Harris,
                                         Elite Mindset & Performance
   10:15am - 10:45am    Networking Break with Tabletop Exhibits
   10:45am - 12:00pm    Customs, Tariffs, and Trade: Where We Are
                                         and What Is Next? | David Forgue, Barnes,
                                         Richardson & Colburn

    12:00pm -  1:00pm    Luncheon 
    1:15pm -    2:15pm    Speed Networking 
     2:15pm -   2:30pm    Networking Break with Tabletop Exhibits
     2:30pm -   4:00pm    Technical Sessions:
                                     Improving Core Losses to   
                                         Meet DOE 2029 | Ales Bertuzzi, GEORG NA    

                                         Designing in the Right Potting Technology - 
                                         Transformers | STAR Technology

     
2:30pm -   4:00pm    Business Forum: ISO 9001: 2026: The Next
                                         Evolution of Quality Management - What’s
                                         Changing and How to Prepare
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                                         Michael Fernald, TUV SUD America

     6:00pm -   7:00pm    Welcome Reception 
     7:00pm -   9:00pm    Dinner

Thursday, April 23

General Session & Networking Exhibits 

   7:30am -   8:30am    Networking Breakfast & Tabletop Exhibits
   8:30am -   8:50am    Materials Update
   8:50am -   9:00am    TTA Membership Meeting
   9:00am - 10:30am    Data Center Outlook | Sean Reynolds, JLL

Optional Dinner at King's Dining & Entertainment

An optional dinner will be held at King's Dining & Entertainment on Tuesday, April 21 at 6:00pm. The cost is $75 per person and includes a hot dinner buffet. Cash bar available.