Board of Directors Election Direct and Allied Representatives

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1 Board of Directors Election Direct and Allied Representatives 2018

2 Dear GBTA Members, This August, during GBTA s annual Convention in San Diego, all Direct and Allied members will have the opportunity to take part in our election process. The open positions on this year s ballot include three Direct Member at Large seats and one Allied Member at Large seat. In this online brochure, you will find information and platform statements from all of our participating candidates. I encourage you to take some time to review the information and get to know your candidates, so you can make an informed choice when you cast your vote. On Monday, August 13, during the Annual Business Meeting at Convention, each candidate will deliver their campaign speech. You will be able to cast your vote for the next leadership electronically Monday, August 13 through Tuesday, August 14. In order to vote, you must be a current Allied or Direct Member of the Association. To vote onsite, you must also be registered for Convention by July 31, If you have questions about your membership status, please check with GBTA s Member Care Team at membercare@gbta.org before July 31. The GBTA Board of Directors serves as the governing body of the Association and is responsible for establishing the focus and direction of the Association. This is your opportunity to vote for the candidates you believe will best lead our organization, so I strongly encourage you to participate in the GBTA electoral process. Our Association s continued success is driven by the dedication of many member volunteers. Keep our Association strong by being an active participant and cast your vote this August 13th and 14th at Convention or via an absentee ballot by August 6th! Best regards, Christle Johnson President Global Business Travel Association 2

3 GBTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2018 The Board consists of thirteen (13) Members comprised of the President, Vice President, Immediate Past President/Chairman of the Board, President of the Chapter Presidents Council, President and Vice President of the Allied Leadership Council, five (5) Direct Members elected at large, and two (2) Allied Members elected at large. The Executive Director & COO also serves as an ex officio Member of the Board. This year, GBTA s Membership will elect: n Three (3) Direct Members at Large for a term of three years n One (1) Allied Member at Large for a term of two years The Direct Members at Large will be elected by GBTA Direct Members. The Direct Members at Large serve a term of three years to begin at the close of GBTA Convention 2018 through the close of GBTA Convention The Allied Member at Large will be elected by GBTA Allied Members. The Allied Member at Large serves a term of two years to begin at the close of the GBTA Convention 2018 through the close of GBTA Convention

4 GBTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2018 ELECTION PROCESS According to the Bylaws, each GBTA Member will be permitted to cast one vote for respective vacant seats on the Board by ballot at the GBTA Convention or by absentee ballot. You will receive information on how to request an absentee ballot on June 28 and you have until July 13 to request an absentee ballot. The ballot will contain necessary information for the Election of Directors. Absentee ballots will be submitted electronically and must be received by August 6, 2018, which is five business days prior to the start of Convention. Instructions for submission and completion will be included on the ballot. VOTING ELIGIBILITY Individuals must be Direct or Allied Members of GBTA to be eligible to vote. To vote onsite at Convention, you must also be registered for Convention by July 31, Name badges at Convention will convey your eligibility by indicating Vote yes if you are eligible or Vote no if you are not eligible to vote. In the United States, if you are a community member in an Affiliate or Chapter, but not a global member, you will not be eligible to vote. If you have questions about your membership status or voter eligibility, please contact GBTA s Member Care Team at membercare@gbta.org, before July 31, VOTING PROCEDURES Please join us for the Annual Business Meeting on Monday, August 13, at Center Stage at 10:30 AM PT to hear Board candidates speak. GBTA Direct Members will elect the three (3) Direct Members at Large for terms of three years. GBTA Allied members will have the opportunity to elect one (1) Allied Member at Large for a term of two years. Electronic voting will be open beginning Monday, August 13 at 11:30 AM PT though Tuesday, August 14 at 6 PM PT. Please note there will only be online ballots. Election results will be announced at the Convention Arena Luncheon on Wednesday, August 15, the San Diego Convention Center. 4

5 GBTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2018 DIRECT MEMBER AT LARGE (3) Direct Members at Large exercise the General Powers of the Association, as those powers are set forth in the Association s Bylaws. Direct Members at Large serve a term of three (3) years to begin at the close of GBTA Convention 2018 through the close of GBTA Convention All GBTA Direct Members may vote for these candidates. The nominees for Direct Member at Large are: Tricia Alsup Travel Manager Dollar General Kathy Briski Travel Category Manager The Boeing Company Erin L. Wilk Global Security Travel Safety Manager Facebook, Inc. 5

6 GBTA DIRECT MEMBER AT LARGE CANDIDATE HISTORY AND PLATFORM STATEMENTS 6

7 GBTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2018 CANDIDATE FOR DIRECT MEMBER AT LARGE Tricia Alsup Travel Manager Dollar General GBTA AND CHAPTER HISTORY n GBTA Member since 2011 n TBTA Member since 2011 n Tennessee BTA Chairman, 2017 Present n Tennessee BTA President Elect, n Tennessee BTA Vice President, 2015 n Tennessee BTA Secretary, n Tennessee BTA Direct Board Member, n GBTA CPC, n GBTA Leadership Summit, n GBTA Legislative, EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND RECOGNITION n Presenter at TBTA and MSBTA events n Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management, 2016 n IHG Advisory Board, 2016 present n USO Advisory Board 2015 present n GBTA Masters Honors Recipient, 2016 n GBTA CPC Business Travel Award, 2017 PLATFORM STATEMENT I ve been in the industry for almost 24 years now. I spent 13 years on the supplier side starting as a booking agent, holding various positions from ticketing, customer service, quality control and ending as an operations analyst. I took a hiatus to the HR world dealing with people and issues straight on but still processing travel in the meantime. As anyone knows in the industry or by the words of Hotel California, you can never leave, I rolled into the buyer side as travel manager. I had the privilege to find my local chapter, Tennessee BTA. Being involved in the local chapter has helped me grow and develop both personally and professionally, collaborate and network among my peers and stay up to date on the evolution of travel. If I ve learned anything and I want my peers in the industry to know is that you are never alone, there is always someone willing to listen, willing to help and willing to help you 7 7

8 succeed. With the opportunity to represent the members of GBTA as GBTA Direct Member At Large, I will execute my vision for you by the following: n ENGAGE: Member engagement is vital to the success of GBTA. I want every member of the local chapters to feel that they are part of the overall association. I want them to feel and know they are part of the success of the Industry. The local chapters do so much and attribute to the overall success of GBTA. We need to expand on a community forum for the chapters highlighting them more than just their monthly meetings and activities. You engage by including and recognizing, this is a partnership and it takes both GBTA and the local chapters to succeed. Success is best when it is shared. When you inspire people to invest in themselves they can only go further. n COLLABORATE: GBTA is a Global Association. What we know of the business travel industry is it is a direct reflection of the economy. GBTA operates in six continents and our members represent countries in those perspective areas. I would love to see collaboration to increase our networking, attracting and retaining talent where we are continuing to grow on the foundation we have but also expanding with the with band we have in place. n INSPIRE: GBTA provides many outlets for education and resources and tools for professional development. I know our members want to be the best they can be in their roles. We need to establish a platform to make finding those outlets and providing the material easier and manageable. We are in volunteer roles and time is of the essence but knowledge is always power. I m passionate about this industry, thankful for the mentors I ve had and want to build while giving back for the successful future of our members and association. As we look forward to our annual GBTA conference with the theme of MOMENTUM, momentum demands movement. I would be honored and privileged to have your vote as Direct Member At-Large. 8

9 GBTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2018 CANDIDATE FOR DIRECT MEMBER AT LARGE Kathy Briski Travel Category Manager The Boeing Company GBTA AND CHAPTER HISTORY n 28 years in the Travel Industry n 12 years GTBA Member n GBTA Board of Director Direct Member at Large ( ) Blue Ribbon Education Panel ( ) Car Rental Task Force (2018) n GBTA Chapter President s Council (2011/2013/2015) CPC LABTA (Los Angeles Business Travel Association) President (2011) CPC LABTA President (2013) CPC PSBTA (Puget Sound Business Travel Association) President (2015) CPC Scholarship Committee (2011/2013) CPC Business Travel Professional Services Award Committee (2015) n Active Member of LABTA ( ) Director of Venues (2006) Director of Public Relations (2007) Treasurer (2008) Vice President (2009) President Elect (2010) President (2011) Vice President (2012) President (2013) Advisor (2014) Government Relations Committee (2015) Government Relations Committee (2016) Vice President (2017) President Elect (2018) n Puget Sound Business Travel Association (2014/2015) President (2015) INDUSTRY RECOGNITION/CERTIFICATIONS/EDUCATION n GBTA Business Travel Service Award (2018) n GBTA Certified Corporate Travel Executive (CCTE) (2011) n Global Travel Professional (GTP) (2013) n Master s Degree in Business Administration (1987) n Bachelor s Degree in Business Administration (1981) 9 9

10 If you looking for a direct member advocate for the challenging and dynamic travel industry, I am your candidate. I would be honored to serve on the GBTA board for the next 3 years serving to represent all Direct members worldwide. I am very committed to the GBTA association and have served in various volunteer positions at the local chapter/affiliate level throughout my career, in addition to holding the Direct Member at Large position since November I am a very passionate person and I am not afraid to ask questions or back down on difficult issues. I have built my reputation on honesty and integrity and calling it like it is. I am not very good at politics as I believe in what you see, if what you get. I am more of a maverick than a yes person. I respect my fellow colleagues and get along with most individuals, which has led me to develop many working relationships and in many cases great friends. I am a working professional that has never written a platform statement before nor am I long winded, therefore I respect your time so I will only summarize my platform with key points of my platform. FOR YOUR DIRECT CONNECTION to the GBTA Board, I will: n Carry the Momentum Continue to support this association in terms of representing the Direct member community and provide leadership, guidance, and experience to elevate GBTA to the next level in order to share new/best travel practices and policies, educational and networking opportunities and exposure to new products and technologies innovations that can help shape this industry s future Transparency to our membership by focusing on audit/finance of the association, committees and the Allied Leadership Council and challenge what doesn t make sense Be open for new ideas and different thought processes so I can be your voice representing all Direct members on the Board I don t ever want anyone to forget that this Association is made up of volunteers and want to find ways to reward people for their efforts n Continue to support One Global Association Responsible growth of GBTA s existing regional operations in the US, Europe, Canada, Latin America and Asia-Pacific Enhance Educational opportunities for all regions n Ensure GBTA offers the return on investment for all US Chapters Help remaining Affiliates become Chapters Strengthen GBTA s relationship with all Chapters Ensure all Chapters have access to great speakers and educational opportunities Hold GBTA accountable to invest in technology that Chapters can benefit from Ensure that Chapters can have access to GBTA key staff positions for help with marketing support, financial/tax filing etc. Work with GBTA to offer more Chapter scholarships or ways to help Chapters in financial ways 10

11 n Continue with my Educational Passion Contribute to work on the Blue Ribbon Education Panel Help determine what educational content is most relevant, needs refresh or develop new content to appeal to the seasoned travel manager and the new millennial travel manager who continue to enhance their career Ensure the team clearly identifies a career pathway for educational learning for all members Continue to serve on the Car Rental Task Force. Refresh the current RFP to include other ground transportation, such as towncar/limo services and car sharing models Make sure educational programs serves our current members and to also attract and develop new people coming into this industry Bottom Line: You do have a choice on who will significantly contribute to overseeing your interests on the GBTA Board. I hope by reading what I have presented above or by personally knowing what I stand for and/or can accomplish, I would be your candidate of choice to represent all Direct members. I possess the leadership and knowledge, and let s not forget the passion and vision for where this Association needs to be in the next 3 years. I would be grateful for your vote in the upcoming election during the Convention. I thank you for your consideration and taking the time to read all this! FOR YOUR DIRECT CONNECTION to the GBTA Board vote Kathy Briski 11 11

12 GBTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2018 CANDIDATE FOR DIRECT MEMBER AT LARGE Erin L. Wilk Global Security Travel Safety Manager Facebook, Inc. GBTA, INDUSTRY AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE n GBTA Ladders Emerging Leaders Program Co-Mentor ( ) n Chair of the GBTA Risk Committee ( ) n Member of the GBTA TRM3 Task Force (2014) n GBTA Ladders Emerging Leaders Program Mentee (2013) n Member of the Advisory Board for the Global Congress on Travel Risk Management (2014 current) n Constituent Member of the Overseas Security Advisory Council (2009 current) n Founding Member & Co-Chair of Facebook s Women in Global Security Group (2017 current) n Graduate of the FBI Citizen s Academy (2013) n Graduate of Leadership Charlotte Class 37 (2016) n Junior League of Charlotte Management Team ( ) n Member of the Junior League of Palo Alto-Mid Peninsula (2016 current) n Board of Directors, The Engineering Society of Baltimore, Inc. ( ) INDUSTRY RECOGNITION n GBTA Masters Honors recipient (2016) n GBTA Direct Member of the Year (2017) n Business Travel News: Women You Should Know (2017) First, thank you for what you do for GBTA. People matter to me and I believe our members are the heartbeat of this association. It was a privilege to be appointed to the GBTA Board of Directors in December 2017 as part of an unprecedented open 6-month term and it is an honor to have been nominated now. After graduating from the University of Virginia, I began my career as a professional matchmaker in Charlotte, NC. After a year of that adventure, I was hired by Bank of America where I spent 10 years in both Global HR and Corporate Security. It was actually in 2009 at the bank, that I was first introduced to GBTA (NBTA at the time). I had no idea then that this industry association would impact my career in the ways that it has, nor did I know that I would meet some of my closest friends and colleagues here. 12

13 It was my exposure to our accomplished GBTA members that motivated me to get more involved. I went back to my alma mater as part of the first GBTA Manager Level certification course at the UVA Darden School of Business, was a member of the GBTA Travel Risk Management Maturity Model (TRM3) Task Force, accepted many invitations to speak at GBTA Chapter events, served as Chair of the GBTA Risk Committee and led the 2017 winning team as a Co-Mentor for the GBTA Ladders Emerging Leaders Program. These experiences coupled with my past six months serving on the Board have given me a strong understanding of this association and its growing opportunities. I take the fiscal responsibility of this Board seat seriously and am committed to the time and travel that is required to be at meetings in-person in order to fully contribute. I feel strongly that integrity, professionalism and grace are required to serve at this time and I am confident that I will deliver. P.S. I love NASCAR, reading, golf and writing thank you notes. My family gave me values and my faith gives me strength. P.P.S. #gotwilk 13

14 GBTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2018 ALLIED MEMBER AT LARGE (1) Allied Members at Large also exercise the General Powers of the Association, as those powers are set forth in the Association s Bylaws. Allied Members at Large serve a term of two years to begin at the close of GBTA Convention 2018 through the close of GBTA Convention All GBTA Allied Members may vote for these candidates. The nominees for Allied Member at Large are: Jeffrey Maurer, CTE, CRM, LGBT Travel Specialist National Account Executive Red Roof Inn Doug Payne, CCTE, GTP, GLP Senior Vice President ALTOUR 14

15 ALLIED MEMBER AT LARGE CANDIDATE HISTORY AND PLATFORM STATEMENTS 15

16 GBTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2018 CANDIDATE FOR ALLIED MEMBER AT LARGE Jeffrey Maurer, CTE, CRM, LGBT Travel Specialist National Account Executive Red Roof Inn I began my experience with GBTA at the Chapter Level as a member of the Ohio Valley Business Travel Association. An active member since 2010 in the Chapter, I started my volunteerism as Membership Committee with a strong focus on helping to balance our membership base with more Direct Members. I then advanced to Membership Chair to continue the efforts of increasing our membership through promoting the Chapter s benefits to both potential Allied and Direct members. I then advanced on to serve on the Executive Board as the Secretary/Treasurer. In 2014 we decided to separate the Secretary and Treasurer position into two separate roles. I continued as Treasurer which I am still serving as today. Through my passion of Hospitality, I have been a key player in ensuring our members stay engaged, and we provide resources that are impactful, meaningful, and educational. Our chapter has grown significantly in membership and attendance at our Quarterly meetings almost hitting the large chapter status and continuing to have 100+ attendees at our meetings. My engagement with GBTA started many years ago as a participant in the annual Convention Expo. I officially joined GBTA in 2014 and stepped up to serve on the Virtual Payment Task Force, and then the Payment Solutions Committee. I have been tasked with growing our market share in the B2B segment in the Midwest U.S. and through my participation in GBTA I have been able to secure a very vast networks of clients and peers. It has been an honor and a privilege to be an active member in GBTA. The education, networking, and leadership have helped to develop me both professionally and personally. Although many will feel my tenure with the organization has been short and I might not be the best choice I ask you to take the time to look at my background and explore my passion for the Industry. I am committed to be the voice of my fellow Allied Members ensuring we remain a core asset to the organization. I am very MOTIVATED to work hard and help streamline the process of Business Travel. We have over the years added many layers, and processes that have not only added additional work, but also additional expense to travel buying. Together with the Allied Membership I would love to take a deep look at the processes we have and look for areas we can improve on with current technology. I also want to ensure our educational options provide the proper ROI for both our Direct and Allied membership along with our Certifications. I am ENERGIZED to make a difference and be a positive role model for the new generations entering our field. I would like to see GBTA become more inclusive and provide incentive for the SBE side, so they also can look to GBTA for guidance and education, to help drive more Direct Members to the 16

17 organization. I will always be a proponent for the Chapters as this is where I began my membership, and this is where I have gained the most valuable contributions to my professional development. I want to share my PASSION for the industry and Business Travel in particular, to help us ensure we entice future generations to engage in careers within our industry. Promoting GBTA at the College level through campaigns and engagement will also be a priority for me. I am out in the field every day conversing with the travel buyer and am on the front line hearing the challenges and the successes. I know my goals are big, but I also know with your support we can achieve wonderful things and continue to move our organization forward. GBTA will remain the organization sought after for advice on anything travel related. 17

18 GBTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2018 CANDIDATE FOR ALLIED MEMBER AT LARGE Doug Payne, CCTE, GTP, GLP Senior Vice President ALTOUR GBTA, CHAPTER, INDUSTRY AND PERSONAL HISTORY n Experience: 36 Years in the travel industry n Industry Positions: Airline, Global Distribution System (GDS), Travel Management Company (TMC) Chapter: n Chair and President Ohio Valley BTA n Allied Chair n Legislative Committee Co-Chair n Member of the Year n President s Award GBTA: n Allied Member since 1994 n Allied Member at Large GBTA Board n Allied Leadership Council (ALC) n Government Relations Committee and PAC Chair n LATAM Advisory Board n Ladders Mentor n Allied Member of the Year n Business Travel Service Award n Chapter Presidents Council (CPC) Secretary/Treasurer n Co-Chair Chapter Task Force Education: n The Ohio State University MPA, BSBA n University of Houston CCTE n University of Pennsylvania The Wharton School of Business GLP n Global Travel Professional Certification (GTP) Personal: n Married 3 Daughters (including twins) and 2 dogs (also twins) Momentum is the theme of this year s conference and yes, GBTA should be very proud of the momentum that has been created by the collective efforts of the many volunteers locally and globally as well as the dedicated professionals who together make GBTA the travel industry s preeminent Association

19 Our Momentum must continue. I have had the opportunity to meet with members and staff from all regions of the world and what they all have in common is their passion for our industry and for their desire to do their part to further the growth and continuous improvement of our Association. A lot has been accomplished and we are headed in the right direction... we must continue to build on that momentum. Progress has been made however we must not become complacent. Complacency destroys momentum. As the leading voice of the business travel industry, every leader in the Association should have a clear understanding of how their Chapter, Committee, Region or Professional responsibility contributes to the overall good of the Association and should be willing to embrace bold new ideas to move our Association higher. As a member of the GBTA Board I will do my part to prevent complacency. My platform is based on my vision for the Association. I call it my Vision 2020 plan. My Vision 2020 plan is a set of beliefs that I will use to influence my representation on the Board for the next two years. Allied Members Play a Critical Role in our Association As your Allied Member at Large on the GBTA Board, I will take my role seriously. I understand clearly that my job is to represent our Allied Membership and as one of only two elected Board Members I realize that every vote counts. As a Board Member who served two previous terms, I never missed a Board Meeting nor a vote. Although our Association is buyer-driven, I clearly understand the critical role that our Allied Membership plays in every global region, our local chapters and on the many committees. Without the strong financial support and commitments from our Allied Member organizations, GBTA as we know it today would not exist. The Allied Leadership Council (ALC) has been and will continue to play in an important role in providing a voice for the Allied Members in our Association. The GBTA Board relies upon the ALC for guidance and support on key policy decisions that benefit all the members of our association. Many Regions One Global Association GBTA must continue to support and invest in our global regions. Our Allied Member companies who have operations within the various regions should either continue to or invest more in supporting GBTA s efforts and initiatives throughout the world. As a part of my Vision 2020 approach, I will work with the Allied community as well as the ALC in seeking out new investment opportunities in each region. Our Allied supporters expect to see a positive ROI on their investments and it is up to the Regional leaders (volunteers and professional staff) to make that happen. I have had the opportunity to attend many of the Regional Conferences over the past seven years and understand that despite the cultural differences from one region to the next, we have so much more in common. The professional staff members and volunteers in each Region have a passion for this industry and work very hard to ensure that their regions offer the professional and personal development that their members ask for to be successful

20 As a Member of the LATAM Advisory Board I have worked hard to support the growing need in that region for advanced education opportunities and have fully supported a Sister Chapter concept which can be adopted on a global basis. Whether you live in Bogota, Berlin, Bengaluru or Boston the sharing of knowledge and best practices can be extremely beneficial. The concept of learning from each other will only further the growth of our Association by providing greater value to our members... on a global scale. We Must Continue to Invest in This Generation... And the Next GBTA must continue to invest in education and professional development not only for members of this generation but for the next. One of the key pillars of GBTA is providing education and professional development to its members. GBTA has done a very good job in developing and implementing education programs through the GTP and GLP programs... however, our members need advanced programs in every region served by the Association. We must continue to develop education programs designed to attract and develop the best new talent possible into this industry. Climbing Higher with Ladders Mentoring and providing professional development for our future leaders is essential. I have had the opportunity to serve as a Mentor in the Ladders program since its inception. I believe the GBTA Ladders program has been highly successful in the personal and professional development of our future industry leaders. I have benefited tremendously from participating in this program and am confident that many others have as well. As the program continues to grow with participants now from the US, Canada, Ireland, the UK and Israel, I would fully support efforts to expand the program into at least two additional Regions over the next two years. A True Association Differentiator A Strong and Cohesive Chapter System We as an Association must continue to support a strong Chapter program... our Chapter Network is a strategic asset that must not be taken for granted. As a former Chapter President and long-time member of the Chapter President s Council (CPC) as well as the Co-Chair of the Chapter Task Force, I understand very clearly the tremendous value that Chapters bring to the global Association. In return, I have seen the great value that GBTA brings to the local Chapters and their members. Many leaders throughout GBTA and throughout our industry are or were at one time leaders in their local Chapters. Active members of local Chapters are often significantly more involved in the global Association benefiting not only the member from a personal and professional standpoint but more often provide well-informed and educated employees for their respective employers. As a Board Member I will continue my complete support of the Chapter system and will advocate my support for greater communication and exchanges between the US Chapters and GBTA Regional organizations throughout the world. 2020

21 Advocacy Our Legislative Voice for the Business Travel Industry Legislative efforts that support business travel on a global scale must continue to be fully supported. GBTA advocates for policies that better the business travel industry, representing travel buyers and the travelers they manage. There are many distractions in the political world. Key issues that have a significant impact on our members can easily be lost, minimized or simply not addressed without the unwavering commitment of GBTA to keep our voice at the forefront of our Congressional delegations in Washington and in other regions of the world (EU for example) where our efforts can truly make a difference. Our recent legislative successes in Washington have proven that the cohesive strategy between GBTA (Board and Staff), the Legislative Advisory Committee, Cornerstone, and the local Chapters through the Chapter Challenge program for PAC is truly working. As a GBTA Board Member I will continue my complete support of our Legislative efforts and I will do all I can to expand our political influence not only in the US but in other regions where we can truly make a difference. I Ask for Your Support! You have a choice before you as to Leaders who will significantly contribute to overseeing our Association in next two years. As you have seen from what I have presented above, I feel that I am uniquely qualified to become your next Allied Member at Large on the GBTA Board. I have the experience, the knowledge, the passion and a vision for our Association and what it could look like not only in two years, but how it could shape our industry for many years to come. For more information on my qualifications and my platform statement, please visit my website at: Thank you for your consideration! 21 21