2026 MASIT Risk Management Conference

2026 MASIT Risk Management Conference

Elevating safety. Reducing liability. Protecting Mississippi counties.

August 11-12, 2026
Sheraton Refuge Hotel & Conference Center
2200 Refuge Blvd, Flowood, MS 39232
Rankin County

Pre-registration is now closed!

If you have not yet registered, onsite registration will be available at the conference starting at 8:00 AM.

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TUESDAY • AUGUST 11, 2026

Registration & Breakfast Open: 8:00 AM 

Grand Hall

LAW ENFORCEMENT &
JAIL OPERATIONS

Grand Ballroom A
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Emerging Legal Trends &
Operational Risk Management

Major Brian Batterton
Law Enforcement Risk Management Group (LERMG) Instructor
State of Georgia Attorney 

Law Enforcement Class Continued

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR &
RISK MANAGEMENT

Grand Ballroom B-C
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Contracts, Indemnification &
County Liability

Robin Dambrino, MASIT Defense Council
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Cybersecurity - County
Protections & Resources

Greg Mallette
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Cyber-Security State Coordinator 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Employee Termination & HR Risk

Will Allen, MASIT Defense Council
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Emergency Coordination & Response

Todd DeMuth
MS Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
Executive Deputy Director 
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Property Risk / Physical Asset Mgt

Julie Waller, Alliance Insurance Vice-Pres of Risk Control
Lunch: Join us in Grand Ballroom 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lisa Wells, Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc. (CCMSI) Claims Supervisor   •   MASIT Admin
Meet & Mingle Networking Event
Missy Sippy Rooftop Bar - Top Floor
Stop by the OperatorXR Demo on Tuesday from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM and experience immersive virtual reality training designed for high-risk decision-making.

WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 12, 2026

Registration & Breakfast Open: 8:00 AM 

Grand Hall

LAW ENFORCEMENT &
JAIL OPERATIONS

Grand Ballroom A
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Jail & Corrections Operations /
Liability Reduction

Jeff Carter
Law Enforcement Risk Management Group (LERMG) Instructor
Retired Fayette County Detention Center Deputy Director 

Law Enforcement Class Continued

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR &
RISK MANAGEMENT

Grand Ballroom B-C
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

What Matters Most?
Investing in the Right Improvements

Sonny Blackwell, Independent Risk Improvement Advisor
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Non-Traditional Exposures &
Special Event Risk

Julie Waller, Alliance Insurance Vice-Pres of Risk Control
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

MTCB - Regulatory / Compliance Update

Patrick Black
MS Department of Finance & Administration (MDFA) Counsel 

Phil Buffington
MS Tort Claims Board (MTCB) Chair 
Lunch: Join us in Grand Ballroom 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Shane Adams, Applied Technology Group Principal
Last Updated: 8.5.2026

Why You Should Attend

Every session is an investment in safer operations and stronger county government. Whether your focus is law enforcement or county administration, this conference provides practical knowledge that can reduce liability, improve decision-making, and support long-term success!

Attendee Tracks

Every attendee’s role is different, so we’ve designed tracks to match. Pick the one that best fits your responsibilities and leave with practical tools you can put to use right away.

Law Enforcement & Jail Operations

Two-day focus for law enforcement professionals

Tuesday — Patrol Operations

  • Topics: Leadership & Ethics, Constitutional Policing & Use of Force, High-Risk Operations, Professionalism & Liability Reduction

Wednesday — Jail/Corrections Operations

  • Topics: Critical Jail Operations & Liability, Intoxication & Withdrawal, Medical Best Practices, Safety & Security Checks, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention, Legal Updates for Corrections

County Administration & Risk Management

Two-day focus for county leaders & staff

Risk Management & Operations

  • Topics: Cybersecurity & Data Protection, Claims Management & Loss Prevention, Regulatory Compliance, HR, Building & Property Risk Protection

Administration & Leadership

  • Topics: Budgeting, Contracting & Procurement Risk, Safety, Employee Safety & Wellness

Conference Hotels

Both conference hotels are currently sold out.

Hilton Garden Inn Jackson/Flowood

118 Laurel Park Cove
Flowood, MS 39232

Rate: $129
Cutoff: July 17, 2026
Group Code: MASIT
Phone: 601.909.4000

Sold Out

Sheraton Refuge Hotel & Conference Center

2200 Refuge Boulevard
Flowood, MS 39232

Rate: $181
Cutoff: July 27, 2026
Group Code: S18518G
Phone: 601.936.4550

Sold Out