The Pearlman Association will host its 2026 Annual Conference from September 9 to 11 in Woodinville, Washington. The event brings together surety professionals to connect, share insights, and learn.
Vertex will be a sponsor of the event, including hosting the welcome reception. In addition to sponsoring the event, two Vertex team members will be speaking in panel discussions. Technical Claims and Disputes Global Disputes Division Leader Mark Degenaars will participate in a panel on September 10 titled “The Passing Game: Shared Surety, Co-Surety and Reinsurance.” On Friday, September 11, Surety Managing Consultant Gustavo “Gus” Fernandez will participate in the “Who Owns the Clock? Scheduling and Delay During the Performance Bond Claim Process” panel.
Other Vertex team members planning to attend are:
- Nick Deeley – Senior Managing Director, Technical Claims & Disputes
- Trevor Soper – Managing Consultant, Surety
By sponsoring, speaking at, and attending this annual conference, Vertex maintains its dedication to learning and collaboration to be the best partners we can be for our clients.
For additional information about the event, please visit: https://thepearlman.org/
To learn more about Vertex’s Technical Claims & Disputes (TCD) services, or to speak with an expert, call 888.298.5162 or submit an inquiry.
The Author
Mark Degenaars
LEED GA
Global Disputes Division Leader, Technical Claims and Disputes
Mark Degenaars has over 20 years of project management, facility management, private/public development, and construction experience. As Global Disputes Division Leader at Vertex, his primary focus is the Vertex's operating strategy.
The Author
Gustavo Fernandez
Managing Consultant, Surety
Mr. Fernandez has over 30 years of experience managing all facets of Construction, beginning as a site manager and growing into an international business unit manager for large multinational companies.
The Author
Nick Deeley
Senior Managing Director, Technical Claims & Disputes
Nick Deeley is a construction professional with over 15 years of experience and knowledge in project planning, environmental review, project management, owner representation, construction contract administration, construction consulting, claims investigations, and general construction.