08/21/2026
Continuous improvement requires us to look inward, outward and ahead. That was the focus of an incredibly productive week for the Lightning Protection Institute through our Board meetings, strategy sessions, and The Summit.
That forward-looking thinking was at the heart of The Summit.
A tremendous THANK YOU to our 2026 Summit delegates, who brought their experience, ideas, questions, and willingness to engage in meaningful conversations. The value of the Summit comes from having industry professionals willing to step away from their day-to-day responsibilities, look at the bigger picture, and contribute to where we go next.
The LPI 2026 Summit delegates:
Tyler Baumert — A/C Lightning Protection
Adam Smith — Atlanta Lightning Protection
Baylen Smith — Atlanta Lightning Protection
Mike Dillon — Bonded Lightning Protection Systems, Inc.
Presley Cole Newman Newman — Bonded Lightning Protection Systems, Inc.
Renee Landers — Bonded Lightning Protection Systems, Ltd.
Scott Necaise — Bonded Lightning Protection Systems, Ltd.
Gary Fly — Commercial Lightning Protection
Josh Winters — Commercial Lightning Protection
Mark Hendricks
Mark Morgan — East Coast Lightning Equipment
Milicent Loehr Lynch — Loehr Lightning Protection
George Portfleet — Michigan Lightning Protection
Bret Peifer — Mr. Lightning
Hunter Peifer — Mr. Lightning
Michael Boyd , MID — MTB Systems Consultants
Ray Stripling — nVent
William Simpson — Smokestack Lightning, Inc.
Todd D Vought — VFC
Roland Batchelder — Warren Lightning Rod
A special thank you to Dr. Carlos Mata of SLS for joining us and sharing his knowledge and perspective on adapting the conversation around lightning protection to one that resonates with RESILIENCE — encouraging us to think more broadly about how protection, preparedness, performance, and long-term facility needs come together.
And…thanks to our leadership and the LPI and LPI-IP team whose work, preparation, and commitment to drive continual improvement: Tim Harger, Kelley Collins, Lesley Paske, Kellie Roberts, and Hannah Harger.
The conversations don’t end with the Summit. They create direction for the work that follows.
BUILDING ON VISION. DRIVING PROGRESS.
