NAHAD 2017 Conference Day 3

Valerie Alexander gave an address to help launch the "Women in NAHAD" initiative. She is an author, speaker, coach, film maker and author of the book, "How Women Can Succeed in the Workplace (Despite Having 'Female Brains.')

NAHAD had a strong turnout at the breakfast to kick off its "Women in NAHAD" initiative. The audience even included a number of males.

Kevin Jones and Mary Jacobesen of SRM Industries Inc. take a break during proceedings at NAHAD's 2017 convention in San Antonio.

Roy Pyle (left) of Jason Industrial Inc. and Eaton Corp.'s Raja Rajagopalan talk during Eaton's gathering at the Manufacturers Hospitality Night.

The weather cooperated for Tuesday's golf outing at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort, unlike last year's convention, when snow forced cancellation of the event in Colorado Springs.