Building relationships

摘要

As I've mentioned in the past, relationships are a critical part of our industry. One of the benefits of being president is the opportunity I have to attend supplier organization functions, strengthen those relationships and represent you, the members of AREMA. I am blessed to have Michelle, my spouse, accompany me on most of these ventures. Last year, I attended the Railway Engineering Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) President's Meeting and I was invited to the Railway Tie Association conference, where I gave an update on our association. In January, I attended the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association, Inc. (NRC) conference in Hollywood, Fla., representing our organization. In March, I was able to attend Railway Age's Railroader of the Year Dinner in Chicago, Ill. These were all great events and excellent opportunities to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones with people who are critical to the success of the railroad industry.