Wednesday, May 14
12:45 pm
Attendees met in a stadium suite at Citizens Bank Park before the Philadelphia Phillies played the St. Louis Cardinals at 1:05 p.m. Food and drink were provided in the suite.
NorthCurrent Door Day
Concluded event · May 14–15, 2025
Opening the Door to Personal & Business Growth
The experience began with the Phillies game on Wednesday, continued with happy hour that evening, and culminated with a day of learning on Thursday. Attendees gathered in Philadelphia for sessions on digital marketing, scaling family businesses, leadership, recruiting, and more.
When
May 14 – Game
May 15 – Expert Sessions
Where
Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies
1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Cost
$200 per attendee
Hotel
Courtyard Philadelphia South at the Navy Yard
Group rate was available through April 23, 2025.
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Seeking Insight Beyond Our Industry
NorthCurrent partnered with leaders beyond the garage door industry to provide insights on growing as a business owner, as well as growing a business. Key takeaways included aligning sales opportunities with digital marketing, hearing how to scale a business and maintain culture, and learning how to recruit and lead top team members.
This archive preserves a two-day May 2025 experience unlike any other in the industry.
Schedule
Wednesday, May 14
5 pm
Panel speakers joined attendees for happy hour at the Gatehouse at the Navy Yard, 4503 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, before dinner on their own.
Thursday, May 15
8:30 am–4 pm
The program returned to Citizens Bank Park for presentations, with a light breakfast and lunch provided.
Guest Speakers & Topics
Welcome Message
Buck Marshall & Alex Brown, Managing Partners | NorthCurrent Partners
Digital Marketing
Chris Behan As the president of Truvolv, a transformational icon of the digital marketing industry, Chris Behan has more than 30 years dedicated to helping businesses grow in the digital marketplace. Focusing on the home improvement industry, Chris and Truvolv have been able to guide hundreds of companies through the changing digital landscape to create greater success in leads, growth and market share. Chris will cover the state of search, share some tools, cover a new design conversion model, and talk about how speed affects conversion.
Scaling a Family Garage Door Business
Matt Hussong Matt Hussong is the President of Fairmount Door, a second-generation, family-owned business that has been serving Central Indiana since 1975. Growing up in the industry, Matt officially began his career in the garage door business in 2001. Under his leadership, Fairmount Door has continued to expand while maintaining its commitment to high-quality products and exceptional customer service. Since becoming president, Matt has overseen significant growth, including the strategic acquisitions of Thomas Garage Door Sales in Greencastle, Indiana, and AJ Door in West Unity, Ohio. These acquisitions have expanded Fairmount Door’s regional presence while strengthening its ability to serve residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial clients. In August 2024, Fairmount Door partnered with On Track Partners, a move designed to enhance its service offerings and market reach. Matt has also prioritized workforce development through the Fairmount Door Training Academy, ensuring that technicians receive top-tier training for safe and professional garage door installations and repairs.
Leadership and Recruiting
Jamey Cummings With his experiences as an Officer in the U.S. Navy SEAL Teams where he served for nine years, in addition to his time in executive search and recruiting with Korn Ferry, Heidrick & Struggles, and JM Search where is a Partner, Jamey will speak to key leadership lessons he has learned, advice on building strong team cultures, and his best practices for interviewing and recruiting talented individuals to your organization. Jamey graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a BS in Aeronautical Engineering. While in college, he was the captain of the wrestling team and a two-time qualifier for NCAA Division I Championships. Jamey earned an MBA from Stanford University and worked as a consultant with BCG before moving into executive search. He is on the Board of Trustees for the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association and the Board of Governors for the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Supplier Partnerships
Ben Knapp, C.H.I Director of Sales Ben Knapp is the Director of Sales at CHI Overhead Doors, a Nucor Door Technologies company, where his team supports sales efforts across multiple North Current portfolio companies nationwide. With 15 years of experience in building materials, Ben combines deep expertise in sales strategy and customer relationship management. An Army Infantry veteran, Ben’s leadership skills are shaped by his military background. He holds an MBA from Northern Kentucky University and a BS in Marketing from Southwest Minnesota State University. At this event, Ben will share effective follow-up techniques for creating value-driven touchpoints that drive sales and discuss how to craft a strong value proposition that keeps your competitive advantages at the forefront.
Customer Service with Red Shoes Living
Lonnie Mayne, Customer Service with Red Shoes Living Lonnie Mayne is the visionary founder of Red Shoes Living, an award-winning leadership, culture, and customer experience philosophy that inspires individuals and organizations to rise above and stand out for the positive. Only the best work with Lonnie and Red Shoes Living because only the best can keep up. As a dynamic keynote speaker, bestselling author, and former tech executive, Lonnie has worked with global brands such as Microsoft, Nike, Make-A-Wish, the NFL, and McDonald’s and even presented at the prestigious House of Lords in London on multiple occasions. He has transformed leadership culture and elevated customer and employee experiences. His acclaimed book, Red Shoes Living, has set the standard for creating extraordinary impact through authenticity, kindness, and respect. The philosophy has proven to be a game-changer for major companies navigating challenging times, helping them foster resilience, innovation, and growth. Lonnie and his team have just come off the busiest year they’ve ever had, presenting globally and working with key companies and executives at deeper levels within their organizations. Now, Lonnie is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated follow-up, Red Shoes Rising, a guide to stepping into opportunity, stepping through adversity, and stepping up to prevail and rise collectively. His mission is simple yet profound: encouraging a world where everyone is seen, heard, and valued.
Value of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
Brian French, Director of Enterprise Sales at ServiceTitan Brian French is the Director of Enterprise Sales at ServiceTitan, a cloud-based software platform that helps residential and commercial service businesses streamline operations and drive growth. Since 2018, Brian has partnered with thousands of contractors nationwide to modernize their businesses through ServiceTitan’s all-in-one platform, which supports key functions such as CRM, scheduling, dispatching, invoicing, marketing, payroll, and analytics. He holds both an MBA and a BS in Business Administration from Saint Mary’s College. At this event, Brian will share how leveraging technology can reinforce winning business processes and maximize the performance of your team.
Sponsors
Entertainment Sponsor
C.H.I. Overhead Doors
Event Sponsor
LiftMaster
Happy Hour Sponsor
Genie
Table Sponsor
Georgia Promotions