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2026 Fair Housing Education Conference Education Schedule

Education Session #1 – 9:15 AM
2026 Wellness Education

CURRENT ISSUES IN FAIR HOUSING

1 CE

Get ahead of the curve. Stay informed on the latest Fair Housing updates, enforcement trends, assistance animal guidance, and state protected class changes impacting Utah rental owners and managers—so you can operate confidently, protect your business, and serve residents well.

Senator Kirk Cullimore Jr. Esq., Bonnie LePage
Room 400

NEW LAWS FOR PROPERTY MANAGERS

1 CE

What changes are coming next—and how will they affect you? Get up to speed on the newest laws passed by the 2024 legislature, preview what may be on the agenda for the upcoming session and explore evolving federal and local regulations to understand how they impact your day-to-day operations.

Jeremy Shorts, Justin Allen
Room 300 D

ALL FIRED UP

Learn how to recharge! This powerful keynote presentation blends humor, heart, and healthy insight, Anthony McClean delivers a high-impact session designed to help you regain your enthusiasm, refocus your mindset, and rediscover joy in both work and life. Whether you’re feeling stretched thin or simply ready for a boost, this engaging class will leave you motivated, uplifted, and ready to take meaningful action.

Anthony McLean
Room 300 A/B/C

WORST LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Motivation doesn’t create commitment, leadership does. This session challenges the common belief that energizing a team is enough and focuses on what actually builds accountability and buy-in. Learn straightforward, practical strategies to create real commitment, stronger ownership, and consistent performance from your team.

Gary Gregory
Room 200 C/D

PLUMBING CLASS

This course is led by an industry leader, Mark Cukro, designed to strengthen the plumbing skills and confidence of maintenance professionals. Drawing from his extensive experience in service team development and hands-on plumbing training, Mark delivers practical troubleshooting techniques and repairs with real-world insights that improve efficiency and elevate service standards. 

Mark Cukro
Room 200 B

TAX ACCOUNTING

1 CE

Keep more of what you earn by knowing the tax rules that work for you! This fast-paced tax accounting class covers rental property tax law, 2025 tax changes, proven tax-saving strategies, and a practical summary and review to help you apply what you learn with confidence.

Ryan Windley
Room 200 A
Education Session #2 - 10:30 AM
2026 Wellness Education

INADVERTENT EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY DENIALS

1 CE

Master Utah fair housing best practices with this course. Tailored for rental housing operators and property managers, this session equips you with insights into fair housing fundamentals and strategies to navigate potential pitfalls. Enhance your decision-making skills through interactive examples with a panel of industry professionals. 

Jeremy Shorts, Bonnie LePage
Room 400

EVICTION PROCESSES IN UTAH

1 CE

Discover the nuances of Utah's eviction processes tailored for property managers and rental housing owners in this course. Gain a concise understanding of the legal landscape, including key landlord-tenant dynamics and state-specific regulations. Equip yourself with the knowledge necessary to navigate eviction scenarios effectively and ethically within the unique context of Utah's rental housing environment. 

Dave Todd
Room 300 D

ALL FIRED UP

Learn how to recharge! This powerful keynote presentation blends humor, heart, and healthy insight, Anthony McClean delivers a high-impact session designed to help you regain your enthusiasm, refocus your mindset, and rediscover joy in both work and life. Whether you’re feeling stretched thin or simply ready for a boost, this engaging class will leave you motivated, uplifted, and ready to take meaningful action.

Anthony McClean
Room 300 A/B/C

COMMUNICATION CATASTROPHIES

This course explores how everyday conversations, whether in person, by email, or through text, can quickly escalate into complaints, conflicts, or even fair housing violations when handled in a certain way. Through real-world examples and strategies, participants will learn how tone, word choice, documentation, and unconscious bias can unintentionally create risk, and how strong leadership communication skills can de-escalate tension, protect against liability, and foster trust with residents, prospects, clients, and teams.

Gary Gregory
Room 200 C/D

HVAC CLASS

This HVAC skills class has technical HVAC expertise with leadership and supervisory insight to strengthen both individual performance and overall team effectiveness. Participants gain hands-on HVAC troubleshooting skills, practical safety knowledge and efficiency tips, and preparation for certification. Designed for technicians and property managers, this course builds technical confidence while supporting long-term operational success, reduced turnover, and stronger team development.

Mark Cukro
Room 200 B

EVICTION PREVENTION STRATEGIES & TOOLS

1 CE

Discover the nuances of Utah's eviction processes tailored for property managers and rental housing owners in this course. Gain a concise understanding of the legal landscape, including key landlord-tenant dynamics and state-specific regulations. Equip yourself with the knowledge necessary to navigate eviction scenarios effectively and ethically within the unique context of Utah's rental housing environment. 

Utah Housing Coalition
Room 200 A

Education Session #3 - 1:00 PM
2026 Wellness Education

FAIR HOUSING CHILLS

1 CE

Fair Housing can be a difficult maze to navigate, with expensive penalties for doing it wrong. Learn about the most pressing Fair Housing issues that are impacting Utah rental owners and managers.

Paul Smith, Cullimore Rep, Bonnie LePage
Room 400

NEW LAWS FOR PROPERTY MANAGERS

1 CE

Learn the newest laws passed by the 2024 legislature and discuss what laws may be on the agenda at the next legislative session. Also discuss federal and local laws that are evolving and how they impact your operations. 

Justin Allen, Collin Hopkins, Cullimore
Room 300 D

ALL FIRED UP

Learn how to recharge! This powerful keynote presentation blends humor, heart, and healthy insight, Anthony McClean delivers a high-impact session designed to help you regain your enthusiasm, refocus your mindset, and rediscover joy in both work and life. Whether you’re feeling stretched thin or simply ready for a boost, this engaging class will leave you motivated, uplifted, and ready to take meaningful action.

Anthony McClean
Room 300 A/B/C

WORST LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Motivation doesn’t create commitment, leadership does. This session challenges the common belief that energizing a team is enough and focuses on what actually builds accountability and buy-in. Learn straightforward, practical strategies to create real commitment, stronger ownership, and consistent performance from your team.

Gary Gregory
Room 200 C/D

APPLIANCE CLASS

This workshop is highly recommended for both beginner and experienced technicians, as well as supervisors. Participants will gain practical skills and new diagnostic techniques that can be applied immediately in the field, including how to accurately diagnose appliances without unnecessary disassembly. The course covers refrigerator, range, oven, dishwasher, and select microwave repairs, along with instruction on reading wiring diagrams, testing components, replacing elements, troubleshooting motors, and confidently handling common service calls.

Mark Cukro
Room 200 B

EFFICIENCY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY IN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Your technology can save you hours each week! Efficiency Through Technology in Property Management is designed to help streamline operations, leverage Artificial Intelligence for smarter decision-making, enhance marketing and tenant screening, and implement systems to monitor and improve tech-driven processes. Walk away with practical strategies to boost productivity and stay competitive in today’s evolving market.

Kristin Matulonis
Room 200 A

Education Session #4 - 2:15 PM
2026 Wellness Education

CURRENT ISSUES IN FAIR HOUSING

1 CE

Get ahead of the curve. Stay informed on the latest Fair Housing updates, enforcement trends, assistance animal guidance, and state protected class changes impacting Utah rental owners and managers—so you can operate confidently, protect your business, and serve residents well.

Bonnie LePage, Jeremy Shorts
Room 400

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PITFALLS & HOW TO AVOID THEM

1 CE

Navigate common property management pitfalls with our course, equipping you with strategies to avoid potential challenges. Learn proactive techniques to ensure smooth operations and optimize success in property management.

Cullimore, Jeremy Shorts
Room 300 D

PM LICENSING UPDATE - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Change is coming to property management licensing—and those who are unprepared risk costly compliance mistakes. Property Management Licensing Update made to equip property managers, owners and real estate professionals with a clear understanding of the current licensing structure, new 2026 requirements, updated compliance and practice standards, and key considerations in risk management and fair housing. Participants will also gain practical transition strategies to confidently navigate the changes and protect their business moving forward.

Justin Allen
Room 300 A/B/C

COMMUNICATION CATASTROPHIES

Strong leaders handle communication with intention, clarity, and confidence. This course is designed for anyone who wants to prevent small communication missteps from becoming major conflicts—or fair housing complaints. This session explores how tone, word choice, digital communication, documentation, and unconscious bias can unintentionally create risk, and provide practical strategies to de-escalate tension, lead difficult conversations with confidence, and communicate in ways that protect both relationships and reputation.

Gary Gregory
Room 200 C/D

ELECTRICAL CLASS / TROUBLESHOOTING

Electrical issues don’t just disrupt operations, they create safety risks, resident frustration, and costly downtime. Learn how property managers, maintenance professionals, and housing operators better understand common electrical problems and respond with confidence. This session covers foundational electrical concepts, practical troubleshooting techniques, safety best practices, and how to identify when to resolve an issue in-house versus when to call a licensed electrician. Participants will gain real-world insights to improve response time, reduce repeat issues, and protect both people and property.

Mark Cukro
Room 200 B

AI POSITIVE IMPACTS AND LIMITS

AI is already reshaping real estate and are you using it wisely? This course explores how Artificial Intelligence is transforming efficiency and decision-making, while addressing key risks and considerations to help you apply it strategically, responsibly, and with confidence.

Trent Bray
Room 200 A