2027 MCA Winter Convention

MCA Members – Mark your calendars for the 2027 MCA Winter Convention. This year’s event will take place January 20-22, 2027 in Helena at the Delta Colonial Hotel. Evening receptions, industry insights, intriguing keynote speakers, and the ever-popular “Dessert Dash” return during this three-day networking and learning event. Stay tuned here for event registration and sponsorship opportunities!

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Thank You MCA Member Sponsors!

Please help us in recognizing the sponsorship efforts of the following MCA members! Without their continued support, the MCA would not be able to continue bringing the high level of value to our Convention participants:

MCA 2027 Premier Sponsors

Convention Keynote Speakers

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Captain Jack Becker is a highly decorated, combat proven US Navy fighter pilot. As one of the Navy’s most highly decorated Landing Signals Officers (LSO), Jack was instrumental in incorporating the process improvement model of CRM to help pilots improve quickly while landing supersonic fighter jets on nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. He was responsible for over 21,000 mishap-free carrier landings. His keynotes deliver action-packed lessons of fighter pilot combat missions to instill a culture of continual process improvement, and help your team achieve Top-Gun precision and performance.

Jack Becker – Ignite Supersonic Performance

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Climb your Everest with Alan Mallory, a world-record-setting mountaineer who summited Mount Everest. With a rare dual background in engineering (P.Eng, PMP) and psychology (MA), his work at the intersection of engineering, psychology, mountaineering, and music is driven by a lifelong commitment to exploring the limits of human potential. Discover the diverse experiences and distinct facets of his journey and see how they converge to drive the high-stakes performance he brings to every stage, consultation, and partnership.

Allan Mallory – Reaching New Heights

Breakout Sessions – Thursday, January 21st:

(tentatively scheduled)

  • Breakouts: 10:00-11:00am; Topics will include:
    • Public Speaking
    • Financial Literacy
    • Safety
  • Breakouts: 2:00-3:00pm
    • Legislative Update
    • MCCF Annual Meeting
    • Associates Annual Meeting
  • Division/Committee Meetings: 3:30-4:30pm
    • Highway
    • Building
    • Concrete
    • Sand & Gravel

Dessert Dash, Associates Raffle, Excellence Awards

Once again, the Associates Division will be running their gun raffle to fund the Associates Presidential Scholarships, assisting students looking to explore a future in the trades. Raffle item options will be available through Reed’s Wholesale Sports – watch for the boards and QR codes during the event. The MCA Education Foundation‘s Dessert Dash fundraiser is back, after raising a whopping $223,000! These funds provide a financial base to help support Build Montana, classroom grants, student AGC chapters, and family-focused construction events. Let’s keep that momentum going! Last, but not least, the 2026 Excellence in Construction Awards will be presented during the event. The MCA will recognize outstanding projects from 2026, including the categories of Highway, Concrete, Building, Environmental, Safety, and Workforce Development.

Vendor Show to Showcase Construction Services

Watch here for the amazing list of this year’s vendors!