Fireside Chats
New Fireside Chats in the HPBA Membership Booth!
Introducing Fireside Chats—quick, lively conversations with multigenerational leaders from across the hearth, barbecue, and outdoor living industry. Each session brings together leaders to explore where the industry has been and where it is headed.
Hosted in the HPBA Membership Booth, these relaxed, unscripted conversations offer a front-row seat to hear industry trailblazers share perspectives.
At HPBExpo26, join Karen Harman-Smeltz & Dane Harman, Kris Richardson & Don Richardson, and Joan Nutting & Hailey Hasek for these engaging conversations.
| Date | Time | Presenters | Location |
| Thursday, March 19 | 12-12:30PM | Karen Harman-Smeltz & Dane Harman | HPBA Membership Booth |
| Friday, March 20 | 12-12:30PM | Kris Richardson & Don Richardson | HPBA Membership Booth |
| Friday, March 20 | 1:30 - 2PM | Hailey Hasek & Joan Nutting | HPBA Membership Booth |
Karen Harman-Smeltz
Executive Advisor
DS Stoves
Dane Harman
Founder
Harman Stove Company
Kris Richardson
President
RPG Brands
Don Richardson
Founder & CEO
Arizona Fireplaces
Hailey Hasek
Sales Specialist and Buyer
Maschino’s Patio, Fire, and BBQ
Joan Nutting
Store Manager
Maschino’s Patio, Fire, and BBQ