Snow Readiness:
What Every Crew Member Needs to Know Before the First Flake
Interactive session built for the people actually running the routes, plow and equipment operators, sidewalk crews, foreman and managers from snow and ice companies.
- Mindset shift: landscaping to snow
- Storm-day dispatch & communication chain
- Commercial vs. residential stakes
- Safety, fatigue & cold-stress awareness
- Personal readiness & go-bag essentials
- Pre-season training (SIMA) & equipment checks
- Customer site standards & documentation
- Every role, from operators to managers
Who should attend? Crew members from any snow & ice management company. This is an industry session, built to raise the floor for everyone on the ground during a storm.
ABOUT OUR PRESENTER

JP Sanieski, CSP, ASM
Director of Commercial Accounts, Perrone Landscaping
Landscaping & Snow Operations Leader | Industry Educator | Automation Advocate
JP is an experienced operations leader in the snow, landscaping and facility maintenance industry, bringing more than 26 years of hands-on field, fleet, operations and business-management experience. He combines practical industry knowledge with a forward-thinking approach to technology, automation, and team development to help his teams and contractors run smarter, more efficient operations.
Recognized by the Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) as both a Certified Snow Professional (CSP) and an Accredited Snow Manager (ASM), JP is committed to advancing professional standards, operational excellence, and leadership within the snow and ice industry. His background spans equipment and crew coordination, office systems, customer communication, and process improvement across landscaping and snow operations.
JP is passionate about helping service businesses build stronger workflows, embrace modern tools, and create scalable systems that support dependable service and profitable growth. His upbeat, practical presentation style connects real-world operational experience with actionable ideas contractors can put to work right away.
2 MCLP safety OR education credits
Schedule
4:00 PM Registration & Networking
5:00 PM Educational Presentation
6:00 PM Dinner, Dessert & More Networking