Foundations is a product knowledge course that immerses a kitchen and bath designer into the construction and product features of StarMark. You’ll also learn how to accurately specify and order StarMark. Best of all, you will tour the manufacturing plant to see firsthand how our cabinetry is crafted from start to finish. When you head back to your showroom, you will understand the advantages of StarMark and can confidently answer a homeowner who asks “Why do you recommend StarMark?”
WHEN YOU ARRIVE, YOU ARE OUR VIP!
When you arrive in Sioux Falls, we will take over and take care of you. The experience will match the education: outstanding! You will enjoy camaraderie with industry colleagues and enjoy lodging and meals unique to Sioux Falls. It might be a boutique hotel in an historic downtown, or French pastries from an award winning chef.
We do not charge for this training. You are responsible for getting to Sioux Falls and we take it from there.
What Should You Expect?
Your trainer is Jeff Ptacek.
– Certified Kitchen Designer
– Background in construction and design
– Helped develop spec guide information for computer design systems, opened retail showrooms, and was a product manager for MasterBrand’s premium lines: Fieldstone, Omega, and StarMark.
You’ll love his attention to detail!
The plant tour and training will deliver:
- – Immersive product knowledge
- – Essentials for accurate ordering. (Please note that in-depth Design Live (2020) training is offered separately and is not covered in a Foundations course.)
- – Keys to a successful partnership with MasterBrand
- – An understanding of our safety culture that you can be proud to be associated with
- – An understanding of the culture, the material and the construction methods we use to craft an outstanding cabinet value
Schedule At-A-Glance
Monday, September 8, 2025
Arrive at the Hotel on Phillips at your leisure.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Our Training Manager will educate you
on the newest products and trends.
We will unlock StarMark’s versatility so you can design unshoppable plans for every budget!
Dine and unwind with us in
beautiful downtown Sioux Falls.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Visit the manufacturing facility and witness our expert cabinet makers, exclusive processes and dedication to a safe and clean workplace.
Depart at your leisure after connecting with friends old and new.
HOTEL INFO
Your Training Event experience includes 2 nights: September 8 and 9.
Please note, while your room charges are covered by MasterBrand as a guest of our event, a personal credit card will be required upon check-in for incidentals.
TRAVEL INFO
Please secure your own flight/transportation to Sioux Falls. Sioux Falls Regional / FSD is the nearest airport.
If your flight is delayed or cancelled, please work with your airline representative immediately for an adjustment.
Email TrainingEvents@MasterBrand.com with any updates to your schedule.
MEALS & GROUND TRANSPORTATION
MasterBrand is happy to extend a worry-free experience for you, providing meals from Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon, as well as ground transportation to the manufacturing facility and back to the hotel.
Transportation to-and-from the airport is the guest’s responsibility in order to select the timing and transportation best for you.
Questions? Visit our FAQs document or contact TrainingEvents@MasterBrand.com
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