Rob is currently the Vice President of Business Development at Monsma. He has been an active member in the Hearth Industry for 28 years. He has experience in all roles from install and service, sales, management and distribution. He is a current board member of the HPBEF and a part of the GALA community.

Casey Harvey is the Vice President of Sales at Ray Murray, Inc. Joining the hearth industry in 2008 as Regional Sales Manager at RMI, he quickly realized that once you're in—you're in for life.

Prior to his time at RMI Casey spent a decade in progressive sales and management roles at a large fuel and propane marketer in Baltimore. Casey is passionate about sales, marketing, fire, family and guitars.

He puts his degree in philosophy to work sitting by the fire pondering the big questions—like The Beatles or Stones, Gas or Wood. Casey is a proud father of two and occasional guitar slinger.

Rich Sedgwick is the Executive Director of the National Fireplace Institute. A graduate of Towson University with a degree in Business, Rich was a retail business owner for 20 years. After selling the business in July 2019 he came to work for the National Fireplace Institute. Rich also served on the Mid-Atlantic Hearth Patio and Barbecue Association Board for 7 years culminating as President in 2018. Rich has taught many industry classes for the National Fireplace Institute including technical and safety classes. When not working you can find him at the beach with family, crabbing, or Training Jiu Jitsu. Rich currently resides in the Washington DC area with his family and can be contacted at sedgwick@nficertified.org.

Bill has been servicing, installing, inspecting and building chimneys, hearth appliances, venting systems and assemblies since 1980! Yes at the ripe old age of 6, Bill started his career under the wind of his father. Fast forward to adulthood and chimneys and venting have been a full time career for 28 years.

Bill is a FIRE certified Fireplace and Chimney Inspector, NFI Master Hearth Specialist, CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep, ICC RCS Certificate completion holder and Certified Baseball Coach.

Bill has previously served on the Mid Atlantic HPBA Board for 9 years and is a two time past President. Bill is a past recipient of the Pat Magnotti award (2014). Other Board service includes the New Jersey Chimney Sweep Guild as Past President (3 x) Vice President and Treasurer. Bill was also the first and founding Chairman of the Board of the International Association of Fireplace and Chimney Professionals, a group instrumental in forcing change toward code compliance of our industries. Bill serves on the Board of Planning and Adjustments for Roxbury Township, NJ.

Bill serves on the National Chimney Sweep Guild Education Committee as well as the Technical Advisory Committee, specializing in the Levels of Inspection, Codes, Standards and Documentation. Bill is also a lead instructor for Copperfield Academy and its Professional Course series.

In his free time Bill enjoys playing and coaching baseball, boating on Lake Hopatcong, cooking, cigars and time with family and friends. He also may just be the biggest fan in the world of the Rock group GENESIS.

Heather Hockenberry brings a ton of value to the team at Hockenberry Management Consulting, a firm that's been in business for more than 23 years. With a strong passion for teaching, training, and coaching, she's been instrumental in helping leaders in various organizations with important business challenges and opportunities. Heather is deeply passionate about optimizing individual and organizational performance. As a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation with a master's degree in Executive Coaching and Consulting, Heather guides executives and teams to reach their full potential. Clients consistently praise Heather for her unique approach and her unwavering commitment to their success. As one local client noted, "Heather brings a fresh, creative direction to the normal business world—she is innovative, has strong integrity, and is willing to commit to whatever is needed to help a business be successful.” Other clients highlight her attention to detail and ability to challenge individuals to grow professionally and personally, resulting in balanced and confident leaders. Heather's tailored strategies have led to significant improvements for her clients. She and her team are dedicated to continuous learning and a comprehensive understanding of business success principles, making them sought-after consultants and coaches for growth-minded business leaders in South Central PA and beyond.

Noah Seyfert is a Sales Business Partner with Hearth & Home Technolgies, servicing trade partners in the Mid-Atlantic Region. He has been with HHT since 2012 in various roles focusing on growing fireplace sales with Builders, Installing Distributors and Retail Dealers. Before joining HHT, Noah gained sales experience in the building material and Stone Veneer industries.

Noah resides in Wyomissing, PA and is the proud father of three. He enjoys watching them compete and spends much of his free time traveling to their games and meets.

With over 17 years of Outdoor Furniture experience, and 30 years of retail and wholesale experience Brad Evans has managed all aspects of the backyard industry. From direct import overseas sourcing, supply chain management, merchandising, marketing, distribution and more Brad has managed it all. With an extensive background as a manufacturers representative, that currently manages two agencies in addition to a trading company, Brad can give you the insight needed to help set up your showroom for Outdoor Furniture.

Upon graduation of high school, I joined the United States Coast Guard where I became one of the last Certified Lighthouse Technicians that oversaw the 51 lights on Western Lake Superior. After serving 12 years in the USCG, I transferred to the United States Air Force Reserve, where I ran the Training Protocol that integrated the Reserves with the Active Duty personal for the 27th Aerial Port Squadron, allowing me to retire after 23 total years of service as a Master Seargent (E-7). Using my Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication, I took a job at a manufacturer's representative agency where I was tasked with growing the business of multiple product lines, one being Simpson DuraVent. My extremely fast and overt growth of DuraVent products was witnessed by Todd Lampey, VP of Sales at Simpson DuraVent, who hired me to replace him as the North Central Sales Manager, at the beginning I covered 8 states and then eventually 17 states. After nearly 20 years as the North Central RSM, I was promoted to Director of Sales - Retail for which I took over the Big Box and Farm & Home Market customers that included Home Depot, Lowes and Tractor Supply Co. In the time that I oversaw retail at DuraVent, I managed over $40 Million in annual sales. Today, I'm the newest member of RM Manifold, where I serve as the Vice President of Sales - Hearth, overseeing the expansion of KW Draft Fans, Makeup Air Systems, and other accessories that go into the Stove, Fireplace, Sweep and Venting industry throughout the America's and beyond.

Jeffrey Ritter began his federal service career enlisting in the U.S. Air Force at age 17. He served overseas in Germany during the cold war as a Security Police Specialist. Upon completion of an active-duty extension in 1991 due to the Gulf War he continued in the Air National Guard and then the Reserves while attending and eventually graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Western Connecticut State University.

He worked for an environmental consulting company as an Industrial Hygienist for 2 years before joining Federal OSHA in 2000 as a Safety and Health Compliance Specialist. In July 2000 he received his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army National Guard and served as an Infantry Officer. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2006 and again in 2010. Mr. Ritter currently holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Army National Guard and is the Battalion Commander of a Military Police Training Battalion at the 169th Regional Training Institute Camp Nett Niantic, Connecticut with 37 years of service.

In March 2021 after conducting over 700 OSHA Inspections he began his current job as the Compliance Assistance Specialist for the OSHA Wilkes-Barre Area Office. He is a member of OSHA's National Specialized Response Team (SRT) for biological events. Mr. Ritter is an OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer for the OSHA-10 and 30 hour courses in both Construction and General Industry. He is also an active member of the American Society of Safety Professionals.

My career started as a propane technician with Agway Energy Products in the late 1980's. I installed propane tanks, gas lines and equipment. I was a technician for 16 years until promoted to a Service Manager position. I've enjoyed a management career and then getting heavily involved with training. My current position is Manager of Technical Support and Training for Ray Murray, Inc. I'm involved with trade associations such as NPGA, PERC, NJPGA and currently the President of the Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association. I hold trade certifications including being NFI - MHP certified.

Mike first entered the Hearth Industry in 1998 as an installer while attending Widener University. After graduation, he went to work full for The Fireplace People, based out West Berlin NJ, selling to new home builders and eventually becoming the inside Sales Manager. In 2009 he left the industry to pursue an opportunity in the flooring industry selling to multi family and commercial projects in the northeast region. Fast forward to 2021 when he took an opportunity to purchase The Fireplace People and cemented his ties to the industry for many years to come.
In his spare time during the off season, he enjoys traveling with his wife and 5 boys aging from 9-17 years old and waits to see which one, if any, of them will dive into the family business as they get older.
Mike currently serves on the MAHPBA board on the Educational committee and is dedicated to future and growth of our great industry.