Great Lakes Conference 2026
The Grand Resort, Warren, OH Visit Website
Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Friday, May 15, 2026
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Join Us for Our Annual
TMA Great Lakes Conference
PLUS Optional TMA Restructuring Boot Camp
Wed. May 13
May 14-15th, 2026
The Grand Resort
9519 E. Market Street
Warren, OH 44484
JOIN US FOR NETWORKING, EDUCATION, GOLF, OR SPA
Book Your Hotel Room Here!
Optional TMA Restructuring Bootcamp
TMA Northern Ohio is excited to provide an optional Turnaround Bootcamp on May 13th from 9:00am to 4:00pm. The bootcamp is designed to help TMA professionals strengthen their understanding of restructuring and turnaround principles. This one-day program will review core topics from the TMA Body of Knowledge and provide helpful preparation for those considering CTA/CTP certification.
*Separate Registration Required for the Boot Camp*
Conference Schedule
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 – Optional TMA Restructuring Boot Camp*
9:00 am – 10:00 am | Boot Camp Check-In | Resort Lobby |
10:00 am – 12:30 pm | Part 1 – Finance & Management Theater | Theater Room |
12:30 pm -1:30 pm | Lunch | Theater Room |
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Part 2 – Legal Principals | Theater Room |
Thursday, May 14, 2026 – Golf/Spa, Dinner & Networking
10:00 am – 6:00 pm | Conference Registration | Resort Lobby |
10:00 am -11:30 am | Golf Check – In (Boxed Lunch) Driving Range Will Be Open | Avalon Lakes Course |
12:00 pm -5:00 pm | Golf Outing (Shotgun Start) | Avalon Lakes Course |
1:30 pm -3:30 pm | Spa (Alternative to Golf Outing) | Grand Resort Spa |
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Opening Reception | Grand Pavillion |
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Dinner, Golf Prizes, Awards | Grand Pavillion |
8:00 pm – ??? | Cigar Bar & Networking | Grand Pavillion & Patio |
10:00 pm | Networking II | The Rig |
Friday, May 15, 2026 – Conference Sessions
8:00 am | Buffet Breakfast | Ballroom 1 |
8:15am – 9:15 am | Keynote Speaker | Ballroom 1 |
9:15 am – 9:30 am | Coffee Break | Ballroom 1 |
9:30 am – 11:00 am | Industry Panel** | Ballroom 1 |
11:00 am | Raffle Prizes - $1,000 in Cash (Must Be Present to Win) | Ballroom 1 |
*Separate Registration Required for the Boot Camp **A request for CLE credit may be made to the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on CLE. CPE for accountants may also be available.
TMA Great Lake Conference
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Friday, May 15th
For more than 30 years, Marvin Montgomery has earned widespread national recognition and praise for his informative, practical and stimulating programs that reflect his basic philosophy: “Preparation and practice are the keys to sales success.”
Marvin began his career with one of the nation’s largest jewelry chains and worked his way up to the director of sales position. It was here that Marvin began refining his approach to training. In total he trained more than 1,200 associates in 95 stores during his time with the organization.
Marvin is the author of Practice Makes Perfect: The Professional’s Guide to Sales Success as well as the soon to be released book, Training Wheels. He is also a regular contributor to magazines such as Smart Business Cleveland and Smart Business Akron/Canton, COSE Update, and the Cleveland Plain Dealer.