Kicking off NetworkASA 2014 is the Bradford White & ASA opening reception.

ASA University’s educational opportunities are abundant.

Along with taking advantage of world-class networking and the best industry training available through the ASA Education Foundation and ASA University, ASA members should be taking advantage of the great business intelligence opportunities that the association has to offer.

Continued tremendous financial health, improved program and service offerings connecting all levels of the PHCP and PVF industry, extremely capable association leadership, and a robust industry outlook are just a few of the reasons for this continued upward trend.

In this month’s issue of Supply House Times, you’ll notice quite a bit of attention being given to the next generation of leaders in our industry. This goes to show just how important a topic this is and will continue to be.

As I write this letter, our industry has already entered into the busy buying group season. Next will be the summer months and soon after NetworkASA 2014, ASA’s annual convention, will be upon us.

While I have attended many memorable meetings and events during my years of involvement with ASA, I can honestly say some of the most rewarding times have been visits to Washington, D.C., to meet with members of Congress on behalf of ASA and our industry.